Active Play Products

Choosing the right active play products for your playground project is about more than just picking the biggest or brightest children's climbing frames. It's about tailoring a play space that supports your pupils' growth, suits your available space, and provides year-round physical engagement.

At Fawns, we're here to make that process simple, exciting and effective, because with over 35 years experience, we know what makes an outstanding outdoor play space.

Our most popular active play products for 2025/26:

• Trim Trails
• Space Frames
• EYFS Development Blocks (your Sports Premium Funding can be used for these)
• Pick Up Sticks
• Climbing Frames with Slides

Start with what your pupils need the most

Every setting is different, and so is every child. Think about the age range of your pupils and the specific needs they may have. Are your children working on core balance skills? Need help with confidence and fundamental movement skills? Looking to encourage cooperation and team play?

Our wide range of active play products is designed to develop physical development at every level. Whether you're supporting nursery pupils or upper key stage two, we have the right mix of outdoor play equipment that sparks movement, fun and skill-building.

Space-savvy choices that maximise every inch

Whether you’ve got a generous field or a compact playground, your space can still be an active zone. Our experienced team can help you select children's climbing frames and other equipment that make the most of your available area. Some of our wooden climbing frames are modular—perfect for weaving through tight corners or long, narrow spaces.

Our design team will help you plan for safety zones and flow of movement, ensuring your active play products support independent and supervised play alike.

Playtime: rain or shine

Let’s be real: the British weather isn’t always playground-friendly. That’s why we always recommend planning for all-weather play from the start. Paired with appropriate playground surfacing, your pupils can enjoy safe, structured physical development opportunities even on damp days.

Want to incorporate sensory circuits?

While you’re planning for physical activity, don’t forget the power of sensory feedback. Many schools now combine active play products with dedicated sensory circuits to support a wider range of pupil needs, including SEND provision.

From sensory swings and pressure activities to calm regulation tools, your children's climbing frames can work hand-in-hand with sensory play for a truly inclusive approach.

Just let us know during your consultation and we’ll help blend physical play with sensory enrichment, whether that’s through climbing, spinning, or tactile elements.

Don't overlook the surfacing

The right surface is just as important as the right outdoor product, choosing the right surfacing ensures your pupils stay safe, supported and active year-round.

The surfacing you choose will also influence the height and design of your climbing frames with slides, so it’s best to think about this early in your planning process.

Our team will walk you through the safest and most budget-friendly options for your setting.

Boost activity levels and PE skills instantly

One of the biggest benefits of active play products is how quickly they can increase movement during the school day. You’ll see improvements in stamina, confidence and social interaction, but also in key physical development benchmarks like agility, balance and coordination.

Ofsted’s PE review has highlighted the importance of fundamental movement skills, and our children's climbing frames and play equipment are designed with that in mind.

These outdoor spaces aren’t just fun, they’re foundational. Whether it’s preparing children for PE lessons or helping them build motor skills that support handwriting, our wooden climbing frames offer more than just play- they provide progress.

Let's build a play space that moves them forward

From planning your surfacing to deciding between climbing frames with slides or agility trails, we’re here to help you choose active play products that work for your pupils, your space and your goals. Get in touch for more information about any of the products you’ve seen today.

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