Setterplay

26/03/2026

Really lovely to be invited to Sheerhatch Primary School's grand opening of their EYFS play area, installed by Setter Play late last year. Fortunately there was a break in the hail for their pupils to run and play!

Other than the laughter, joy and excitement, a particular highlight was talking with Mrs Kipling, their EYFS lead, about the ways in which their new play area helps with delivery of the curriculum, and the multifunctional ways in which their pupils and teachers can use the space. The multi-layered design elements in EYFS play areas in particular are always interesting to consider; it's not just about 'fun', but about how their youngest pupils are going to learn, develop, and start their school journey.

A lovely project to be a part of, right on our doorstep.

05/02/2026

Setter Play is a family-run business, originating in the mid 90’s when Jonathan built his son Aleks a climbing frame in the back garden, to burn his energy in a productive way rather than bouncing off the walls!

Aleks now leads Setter with the same passion and enthusiasm he had for play equipment as he did back then, when it all started.

Being a family-run business means that we care deeply about all of our projects, and take pride in our continued and well-documented dependability, and the high-standard of our designs and installations.

If your playground needs a refresh, why not contact our wonderfully friendly team for a free consultation?

Bonus pic: Aleks in the first ever Setter brochure, circa 1998. Anyone who has met him will vouch that he’s grown a bit since then…

28/01/2026

There's nothing more satisfying than collecting positive testimonials for our work! We have countless which you can see on our website here: https://www.setterplay.co.uk/testimonials/

This one from Lewisham Indo-Chinese Centre is fantastic, as they tie in their Ofsted performance to the newly redeveloped space we created for them.
You can see that case study here:
https://www.setterplay.co.uk/casestudies/nursery-play-area-completed-in-south-london/

21/01/2026

How can Setter help you build your play space?

We offer a free design and consultation, where one of our sales team will come and visit you to discuss your plans in more detail and take some surveys, so that we can create a to-scale design and an accurate quote for your consideration.

Our near-30-year expertise ensures that you maximise play value and value for money. From initial concept to installation, we help you create play spaces that inspire imagination, support physical development, and stand the test of time.

You can check out our latest and greatest projects here: https://www.setterplay.co.uk/news-case-studies/

Let’s make 2026 the year your play area comes to life. Contact us to get started!

We have a number of case studies on our website to show the quality work we do at Setter Play. We pride ourselves on improving children's enjoyment at school.

15/01/2026

Three key considerations when planning your play area project in 2026:

1) Space and Flow: consider how your children will use the area? A considered layout boosts safety as well as excitement!

2) Age Range and Inclusivity: if you’re building a play area for the whole school, choose equipment that supports different abilities and developmental stages. If you’re considering a playground for a classroom or year group, we can advise on what key factors you need to consider to complement the curriculum.

3) Safety Standards and Surfacing: all of our designs comply with the relevant safety standards, but the most suitable safety surfacing can depend on the environment (and your budget!).

Not sure where to start? Contact Setter for a free consultation!

12/01/2026

Let's start planning your 2026 play project today!

Setter Play offers a free consultation service to bring your ideal play space to life.

Whether you're upgrading a school playground, refreshing a community park, or designing a brand-new space, now is the ideal time to start planning.

We have extensive experience in delivering outdoor projects of all sizes, including EYFS, SEND, and adventure play areas for older children.

Check out our latest case studies and enquire here:

https://www.setterplay.co.uk/news-case-studies/

04/11/2025

This project at Barton Park Primary School in Oxford transformed lots of different corners of their grounds, boosting inclusivity and outdoor learning, as well as providing an engaging space for their older children to burn energy in a productive way.

Barton Park are a long-time customer of ours, and we were honoured to be selected for their next project.

Check out the case study here:

Barton Park Primary School have worked with us previously, and we were very pleased to be picked for their next play project, delivered in September 2025. This expansive project included extending their artificial grass play area and installing a more challenging climbing frame to complement the ‘...

09/10/2025

Exhibition season kicks off ⚽

06/10/2025

Sometimes you receive a testimonial that is too good not to share!

12/06/2025

We're in the news! Our bespoke climbing frame for Weston Colville Parish Council helped to reflect their local history, with a RAF airfield nearby. A fun juxtaposition 😆 & a great spark for role-play games.

"Peter McDonald, lead cabinet member for economic development for South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC), said the project was "one of the best examples" of projects in the area" - high praise for our design, manufacture and installation teams, that has put a smile on everyone's face this morning.

It is close to RAF Wratting Common, where Lancaster bombers regularly flew during World War Two.

25/02/2025

Big news: Setter Play turns 28 today! ⁠🥳
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Some quick maths shows over 1 million children have played on our play equipment over the past 28 years 🤯
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Here are some pictures of our favourite projects from the last year to mark the occasion.⁠
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We've had some great news in the past few weeks that has shaped the next year of business, so it really feels like we're going from strength to strength. ⁠
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We're also celebrating by signing off a huge play project for a parish council in Oxfordshire, which has just wrapped up this week. ⁠
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Thanks for following us on this journey, and here's to many more years!

20/01/2025

It's always nice to be in the news!
Mail featured our big project at Stadhampton in Oxfordshire 😀 we're very excited to see this project start taking shape!

Work has begun on a new play area in Oxfordshire after a parish council secured an £81,000 grant in Stadhampton.