Little Woodpecker 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.

Contact ESP to discuss specification, surfacing, installation and site-specific layouts.

This Mud Kitchen Style 3 is a robust and engaging outdoor play resource, designed to support creative, sensory, and imaginative play in early years and nursery settings. Ideal for outdoor learning environments, it provides children with a practical and inviting space to explore, experiment, and play together.

Manufactured from high-quality laminated timber, this mud kitchen is built for durability and long-term outdoor use. The strong, stable construction and smooth, child-friendly finish make it well suited to busy nursery environments, while the natural timber design blends effortlessly into outdoor play areas and natural learning spaces.

The kitchen features an HDPE hob overlay, providing a durable, easy-to-clean cooking surface that enhances realistic role play while standing up to regular use. The worktop also includes two stainless steel bowls, perfect for mixing, pouring, scooping, and exploring a variety of materials. These bowls are hard-wearing and hygienic, making them ideal for repeated use in early years settings.

A mark making board is incorporated into the design, offering additional learning opportunities and supporting early writing, drawing, and creative expression. Children can use the board to create menus, recipes, or illustrations, helping to develop fine motor skills, communication, and imagination alongside physical play.

This mud kitchen encourages collaborative play and social interaction, supporting the development of language, confidence, and problem-solving skills through open-ended activities. It can be used with a wide range of loose materials, including mud, sand, bark, gravel, water, and natural resources, allowing practitioners to adapt play to different learning outcomes and seasons.

Proudly manufactured in the UK by ESP PLAY, this mud kitchen reflects high standards of quality, safety, and craftsmanship. It is a valuable addition to early years and nursery outdoor play areas, offering a durable, versatile, and engaging resource that supports learning through play in a stimulating outdoor environment.

The Owl Play Tower from ESP is a twin-tower climbing structure designed for sites that need a genuine physical challenge from their play equipment, not just a slide with steps attached.

Two pitched-roof towers form the core of the unit, connected at deck level and served by a range of routes up. A stainless steel slide gives a fast, weather-resistant descent that stays usable year-round and stands up to heavy public traffic. Around the towers sit an angled scramble net with timber footholds, green mesh climbing panels set into the frame, and a rope traverse strung between posts that asks children to commit to their balance across an open span. A stepped timber platform gives access from the far side, so groups can circulate through the structure rather than queuing at a single entry point. Beneath the raised decks, the open timber framing creates natural den and shade space for quieter 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 Owl holds both its appearance and its structural performance through years of continuous outdoor use with reduced maintenance demand.

The Owl is manufactured in the UK, giving specifiers shorter lead times, direct technical support and full material traceability. It is fully compliant with BS EN 1176 and supplied with the documentation needed for inspection and sign-off.

Suited to local authority parks, school playgrounds, nurseries and residential development open space, the Owl Play Tower delivers high play value across a compact footprint, working either as a standalone centrepiece or as part of a wider scheme.

Contact ESP to discuss specification, surfacing, installation and site-specific layouts.