Cobourg EYFS School in Peckham London - £110,000
A Playground Design and Installation at Cobourg EYFS School in Peckham London
Peckham School has transformed its old asphalt playground into a year-round wonderland for Early Years children.
Quote from Head Teacher
"Seeing the playground transformed has been truly inspiring. The space is vibrant, imaginative, and full of opportunities for our children to explore, learn, and grow every day.
It’s a magical environment that will make a lasting difference to their Early Years experience."
With a budget of £110,000, the space has been reimagined as a magical outdoor classroom where play, exploration, and learning happen every day.
In Brief
- £1100,000 EYFS playground transformation
- All-year outdoor play and learning space
- Plant-divided “rooms” with trees, palms, and sensory plants
- Mud Kitchen, Tree House, Playhouse, and climbing areas
- Sand Pit, Ball Play area, garden, and seating
- Lush artificial grass throughout
- Inspires creativity, exploration, and learning
The playground is divided into “outdoor rooms” using a vibrant mix of All Year Interest Trees, Bamboos, Palms, Shrubs, Flowering Climbers, and sensory plants.
These plant-divided zones create spaces for quiet reflection, imaginative play, and active adventure. Lush artificial grass softens the area, connecting all zones while providing a safe and inviting surface for children to run, climb, and explore.
Key features include a Mud Kitchen, Quiet Garden, Multipurpose Pavilion, Multiplay Platform, Climbing Activities, Tree House, Playhouse, Sand Pit with roof, Ball Play area, raised Timber Planters, low bench seating, and a vegetable and fruit garden.
Two polycarbonate-roofed play areas ensure that children can enjoy the playground regardless of the weather.
Quotes From Parents
“Every day our child comes home buzzing with excitement about their adventures in the playground! It’s imaginative, safe, and truly magical.”
“We love watching the children explore nature, climb, and create together. The playground has turned outdoor play into an unforgettable learning experience.”
“The outdoor rooms and sensory spaces have completely transformed playtime. Our little one can’t wait to go outside and discover something new every day.”
This transformation provides a unique, natural, and engaging environment where children can learn through hands-on experience with nature, build social skills, and develop creativity.
Every element is carefully designed to encourage exploration, stimulate the senses, and inspire joyful learning.
Peckham School’s EYFS playground is now a vibrant, all-year outdoor space that blends imagination, nature, and practical play. It is a magical setting where children can grow, explore, and thrive, setting a new standard for Early Years outdoor learning environments.