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Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm is renowned as one of the most well-known farm parks in the UK. Timberplay have worked with their team over several phases to enhance their play offering by the creation of five natural play spaces.
The playground at Cotswold Farm Park is designed with sand play at its heart. At the Building Site, children can dive into imaginative play with a robust Transportation System, which lets them hoist and move sand together, enhancing teamwork and creativity. Exciting features like Suspension Bridges and Slides create dynamic entry and exit points, encouraging children to test their skills while gaining speed as they slide off the play structure.
In addition to sand play, Cotswold Farm Park offers various swinging opportunities to engage all ages. Two Twin Swings cater to different age groups—one for toddlers and one for older children—ensuring everyone can join in the fun. A Cradle Nest Swing is also available, accommodating multiple users at once, which provides the thrill of a more powerful swing experience for those who enjoy a bit of extra momentum.
Perched on a natural mound, Cotswold Farm Park also features a Gated Cableway with an extended runway. Children can experience the exhilaration of speed as they race down, propelled by gravity, with the option to sit or stand on the seat depending on their comfort and confidence levels. This flexibility allows each child to tailor the ride to their preferences, creating a unique play experience every time.
In the same area, the Triangular Platform combination at Cotswold Farm Park provides even more opportunities for physical play. Connected by a Wobbly Bridge and various climbing elements, the platforms encourage children to explore different routes and heights. The Climbing Rope and Firemen’s Pole offer adventurous ways to enter or exit the structure, challenging kids to balance and build their physical strength.
The playground layout at Cotswold Farm Park is thoughtfully designed, with incidental play elements like mounding, glacial boulders, and fallen logs interspersed throughout. These natural features encourage children to create playful pathways between play areas, adding extra layers of exploration and discovery.
"I actually brought my family to the campsite last weekend, and it was the first time my children (2 and 5) had seen the new play. They loved it! It’s probably the most I’ve seen them immerse themselves in play with other children, it was so wonderful to see. With no prompting from the grown-ups around them, a whole host of imaginative, collaborative play started up between children who had never met before."
Jenni Powner-Jones, Marketing Manager
““Play has always been important to us and our visitors, and we now feel that we have taken this to the next level. I was very impressed with the Timberplay product range and moreover their whole approach to play – it was this ethos and deep knowledge of play which convinced us that Timberplay were the right people to work with. The play area was installed during Lockdown and the Timberplay team went above and beyond in difficult circumstances. We believe we now have a play offering that is one of the best in the county and we are delighted with the end result, which sits beautifully within the park, and offer superb play value and dwell time.” Kate Lord – Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park: kate.lord@cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk”
Kate Lord, Head of Business Development
