Location:
Heraldic-Themed Playground & MUGA
Tamworth
Staffordshire
Date of installation: 2008
Kids are the kings of the castle at their new fortified playground
Forget the knights of the round table - children from the Wiggington Park area of Tamworth are taking on the role of the knights of the roundabout at their new heraldic-themed playground.
Wicksteed Playscapes came up with the innovative design for the traditional play park in Elizabeth Drive based around the city's 15th century castle. The playground surfacing was styled to depict all the imagery associated with castles, such as crenellations, shields, swords and coats of arms and was complemented with a turreted slide.
"We badly needed some play facilities in the area and after consulting with local school children and approaching several play companies for ideas, Wicksteed came back with this innovative design idea, which was in keeping with our local history," says Street Scene Manager for Tamworth Council, Sarah McGrandle. "As well as looking really inviting and exciting to the children, it also met our requirements in terms of durability and cost. In particular, we do have a few problems with vandalism in this area and were attracted to this scheme because of its high usage of metal and highly-durable plastic, with no wood or rope."
A Wicksteed 10m x 15m Wildcats Multi-Use Game Area and their Ant Hill Climbers completes the play and sport provision at Wiggington Park, providing great facilities for the sporting enthusiasts.
Sarah says feedback about the playground and MUGA, which was funded by a £115,000 grant from the Big Lottery Play Programme, has already been good. "Everyone in the area has been really positive about it."
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Heraldic-Themed Playground and MUGA at Tamworth
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Wiggington Park Play Area, Tamworth
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