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Considerations when choosing an artificial grass surface for a play area
Safety is the key consideration for any play area. Other objectives might include being somewhere stimulating where children can explore, discover and socialise - but, above all, these areas must be safe. Because children love to run and jump and explore the limits of...
Wet Pour Surfacing – Care and Maintenance
Wet Pour is often found in children’s playgrounds because it is the ideal surface for protecting kids. Once it’s in place, Wet Pour helps to reduce the potential impact of a fall from equipment, minimising the harm to the child and helping to ensure that they get back...
How to Plan an Accessible Playground with Safe, Inclusive Surfacing
Designing a truly inclusive playground isn’t just about ticking compliance boxes; it’s about creating a welcoming space where every child can feel safe, confident, and free to explore. For schools, councils, and contractors, inclusive playground surfacing is a vital...
How Parish and Town Councils Can Improve Local Play Areas with Safer Surfacing
Creating safe and inclusive spaces for children to play is a key responsibility of parish and town councils across the UK. Playgrounds are more than recreational zones—they are crucial for childhood development, community interaction, and public wellbeing. As such,...
Wetpour Track vs SUDS Bond: Which Daily Mile Track Surfacing Is Best?
The Daily Mile initiative has become a staple in schools across the UK, encouraging children to walk, jog, or run for 15 minutes each day to boost physical health, concentration, and emotional well-being. But to make this initiative a long-term success, having the...
Rubber Mulch Surfacing: A Low-Maintenance Option for Natural-Looking Play Areas
Creating outdoor spaces that are both safe and visually appealing is a priority for schools, councils, visitor attractions, and landscape architects. However, maintaining a natural aesthetic without committing to high upkeep costs can be challenging. That's where...
The Role of Safety Surfacing in Inclusive Playground Design
Inclusive playground design is no longer an option — it is an essential standard in modern landscape architecture. Abacus Playgrounds, a UK-wide safety surfacing company with over 30 years' experience, is proud to support schools, local authorities, developers, and...
What Is a Daily Mile Track? Costs, Surfacing Types and Installation Guide
For schools and education authorities across the UK, promoting pupil health and wellbeing is an ever-increasing priority. One initiative that continues to gain momentum is The Daily Mile – a simple, inclusive, and impactful programme that encourages children to walk,...