Fox Play Tower

The Little Hedgehog Play Tower from ESP takes an open-deck approach, replacing enclosed roofs with a light, airy frame that keeps clear sightlines across the whole structure, useful on sites where supervision matters, from nursery outdoor areas to busy school playgrounds.

Two linked decks sit at the centre of the unit, edged with timber balustrades and brightly coloured panels punched with portholes and cut-out shapes for peering, posting and imaginative play. A wide moulded slide provides the main descent, with generous side walls and a gentle run-out. Around the perimeter, a climbing wall panel with moulded holds gives an achievable first climbing challenge, while a rope element offers a second route up for children ready to test themselves. Contrasting handholds mark the transitions, helping younger users read the structure and plan their way through it. The open framing beneath the decks creates natural den space for quieter, ground-level play.

Structural components are produced from laminated timber, engineered for dimensional stability. Laminated sections resist the twisting, splitting and surface checking that degrade solid round timber over time, so the unit holds both its appearance and its structural performance through years of continuous outdoor use with noticeably lower maintenance demand across its lifespan.

Manufactured in the UK, the Little Hedgehog gives specifiers shorter lead times, direct technical support and full material traceability. It is fully compliant with BS EN 1176 and supplied with the documentation required for inspection and sign-off.

Well suited to early years settings, primary schools, local authority parks and residential development open space, it delivers strong play value across a compact footprint.

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Little Deer Play Tower

The Little Deer Play Tower is an expansive, low-level timber play structure designed for younger children — combining generous scale with age-appropriate challenge. Its extended linear layout spreads play across a wide footprint, encouraging children to journey between towers rather than compete for a single point of interest.

Three towers linked by traverse challenges

Three pitched-roof towers are connected by rope bridges and traversing elements, creating a continuous route from one end of the structure to the other. Because the challenge is horizontal rather than steeply vertical, the Little Deer suits early years and lower primary children who are still developing confidence, balance and coordination. There’s a clear beginning, middle and end to the journey something young children find genuinely motivating.

Varied access and gentle descent

A cargo climbing net and stepped access points offer contrasting ways to reach the decks, while a straight slide provides a rewarding, confidence-building descent. Panels and openings at deck level add points of interest along the route and invite pausing, looking out and playing in place.

Rich play value for younger children

The Little Deer supports physical development through climbing, balancing and traversing; imaginative play within its sheltered tower spaces; and social play as children follow each other along the route, take turns and play alongside one another. Its width means several children can play simultaneously without crowding a real advantage in busy nursery and infant settings.

UK manufactured, built to last

Constructed from laminated timber and manufactured in the UK, the Little Deer is engineered for dimensional stability and a long service life. Laminated sections resist the warping and splitting associated with solid timber, keeping maintenance minimal and total cost of ownership low. Modular construction allows the layout to be specified to suit your site, and every unit is manufactured in full compliance with applicable playground safety standards.

Deer Play Tower

The Deer Play Tower is a wide-span, multi-tower timber structure built for the demands of a primary school playground. Its extended layout creates a full play journey from one end to the other, with enough capacity to keep large groups of children active, engaged and moving at break and lunchtime.

Three towers, one continuous route

Three pitched-roof towers are linked by rope bridges and traversing sections, forming a connected circuit at deck level. Primary-aged children respond well to structures with a clear route and a sense of progression, the Deer gives them somewhere to go, a challenge to overcome on the way, and a reason to come back and try a different line the next day.

Graduated physical challenge

Access options include a cargo climbing net, ladder and stepped entry points, each offering a different level of difficulty so children can choose the challenge that suits their confidence and ability. Rope bridge crossings develop balance, core stability and dynamic coordination, while a climbing wall panel builds grip strength and problem-solving. A slide provides a fast, satisfying descent and keeps the flow of play moving.

Broad play value

The Deer supports physical, social, imaginative and cooperative play in a single structure. Bridges and traverses demand focus and body awareness; the width of the structure allows numerous children to play at once without bottlenecks; sheltered tower spaces invite role play, conversation and quieter retreat; and shared routes naturally encourage turn-taking, encouragement and negotiation between peers.

UK manufactured, built for longevity

Made from laminated timber and manufactured in the UK, the Deer is engineered for dimensional stability and a long working life in a demanding open play environment. Laminated sections resist the warping and splitting common to solid timber, keeping maintenance low and total cost of ownership down. Modular construction allows the configuration to be matched to your site, and every Deer Play Tower is manufactured in full compliance with applicable playground safety standards.