Wicksteed Leisure

28/09/2026

No playground is complete without a roundabout! 🔄

Our range includes contemporary designs that let children sit, stand, hold on, balance and spin, with options for 1–4 children to enjoy together.

From toddlers through to senior play (11+), we have roundabouts designed for different ages and abilities, including inclusive options to help more children join in the fun.

Classic or contemporary, there’s a roundabout for every kind of play space.

Explore our roundabout range:
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24/09/2026

Today is , and we’re taking a moment to celebrate the people who bring Wicksteed play equipment to life.

For 150 years, we’ve been designing and manufacturing in the UK, with generations of skilled people helping turn ideas into play equipment used by communities across the country.

So today, we’re shining a spotlight on the team and the skills behind the scenes. 👏

Made in Britain API : Association of Play Industries

21/09/2026

Playgrounds can be more powerful than we realise. New research is highlighting the link between more frequent playground play and better mental health and wellbeing in young children.

As a company that has been creating places to play for 150 years, we know that a playground is about much more than equipment. It can be a place to move, explore, socialise, build confidence and simply enjoy being a child.

API : Association of Play Industries

18/09/2026

We’ve won! 🏆

We’re incredibly proud to announce that Wicksteed has been named Best Playground Design & Manufacturing Company 2026 at the Midlands Enterprise Awards! 🎉

This recognition means a huge amount to us, particularly in our 150th year.

From designing and manufacturing in Kettering to creating play spaces for communities across the UK, our incredible team puts care, creativity and expertise into everything we do.

Read more about our win here: https://tinyurl.com/9jsduveh

SME News

We're proud to announce that Wicksteed has won the 2026 Midlands Enterprise Award for the best playground design & manufacturing company, a particularly special recognition as we celebrate 150 years of British manufacturing and creating places to play. Based in Kettering, Northamptonshire, Wicksteed...

17/09/2026

We’re pleased to be working with Devizes Town Council on plans to transform the currently closed play area into a new space for toddlers through to teenagers.

The proposed design brings together climbing, balancing, swinging, sliding, agility and imaginative play, while retaining the existing mound and mound slide, which is an important natural feature of the site.

Accessibility has also been considered, with improved pathways, accessible seating and a picnic table included within the plans.

Now it’s over to the community. The consultation is open until 30 September 2026, so if you live locally, take a look at the plans and share your views.

👉 Find out more and have your say:
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15/09/2026

Take a look at this time-lapse of the transformation at Balloch Country Park, where Wicksteed partnered with West Dunbartonshire Council to enhance the play offering at this popular destination.

The revamped play area was designed to create a more inclusive and accessible space for toddlers and younger juniors, with plenty of opportunities to climb, slide, swing, spin and explore.

A great example of how thoughtful design can create more play value for more children.

11/09/2026

We’re delighted that our design has been chosen for the new play area at Wheble Park! 🎉

It’s especially rewarding to know that the winning design received the support of 97 out of 125 people who took part in the public consultation.

We’re proud to be working with Woodley Town Council to create an exciting, inclusive and accessible space where local children can play, explore and make memories together.

We can’t wait to bring the design to life and see families enjoying the completed play area! 🌳🛝

🎉 Exciting news for Wheble Park!

New play equipment is coming to Wheble Park, following a public consultation where local residents chose their preferred design.
With 97 of 125 responses supporting the winning design, the new play area will provide exciting, inclusive and accessible opportunities for children and families to play, explore and enjoy the park.🌳🛝

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11/09/2026

There's nothing better than seeing a project come to life and become a valued part of the community

From the first conversation to the final installation, our team is committed to creating play spaces that bring people together and make a lasting impact.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us!

09/09/2026

Play should be fun. It should also be safe.

This Play Safety Week, we’re highlighting the importance of safe, well-designed play spaces where children can explore, learn and have fun.

At Wicksteed, safety is considered at every stage — from design and manufacturing to installation and ongoing maintenance.

Because good playground safety isn’t about removing the fun. It’s about creating spaces where children can play confidently.

07/09/2026

From the first fixings to the finished playground…

Ever wondered what goes into installing a Swirl Inclusive Roundabout?

This before, during and after gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the process — from the equipment being positioned and assembled on site, through to the finished roundabout ready for play.

From installation to the finished playground, we love seeing a project come to life!