Imaginative play is an important part of children’s development, helping to support creativity, communication, confidence and social interaction. Through role play and exploration, children develop physically, emotionally and socially while learning through play.
At Living Timber, we design and build bespoke imaginative play equipment for schools and nurseries across Kent, creating engaging outdoor environments that encourage children to learn, explore and use their imagination.
Imaginative play areas can be used during structured learning sessions or as part of free play at break and lunch times.
Bespoke Timber Play Equipment
We work closely with schools to design imaginative play equipment tailored to your individual requirements. We can create completely bespoke timber structures based on your ideas, sketches or inspiration images.
Our imaginative play equipment includes:
- Timber play ships
- Castles and forts
- Tepees and shelters
- Timber trains
- Role play structures
- Bespoke themed play areas
Timber Play Ships
Children can captain their own ship and sail wherever their imagination takes them. Our bespoke timber play ships are designed to provide exciting and engaging outdoor play opportunities for all ages.
Features can include:
- Raised bow and stern decks
- Multi-level timber platforms
- Gangplanks and climbing features
- Bespoke layouts and designs
Timber Tepees & Shelters
Our bespoke timber tepees create exciting spaces for imaginative play, storytelling and outdoor learning.
Tepees can be designed with optional internal seating, creating sheltered areas that can also be used for quiet play or outdoor classroom activities.
Timber Play Trains
Timber trains are a popular addition to school playgrounds and early years settings, encouraging role play and social interaction.
Children can take turns driving, collecting tickets or travelling to imaginary destinations while developing communication and teamwork skills through play.
Different carriage layouts and configurations can be designed to suit your available space and requirements.
Castles & Role Play Structures
Bring stories and imagination to life with bespoke timber castles and themed play structures.
Our timber castles can include:
- Internal seating areas
- Storytelling spaces
- Outdoor classroom features
- Bespoke layouts and themes
These structures provide exciting environments for imaginative play while also supporting outdoor learning activities.
Designed for Schools & Nurseries
All of our imaginative play equipment is designed for durability, safety and long-term use within busy school and nursery environments.
Equipment can be installed onto:
- Grass
- Tarmac
- Existing playground areas
Looking to Create an Imaginative Play Area?
Contact Living Timber today to discuss bespoke imaginative play equipment and themed playground installations for your school or nursery.
