Kimbolton & Stonely Parish Council

Project Info:

Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Age Range: 3 - 12 Years Old

Budget: £107,000

Sector: Parish Councils

Project Info:

Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Age Range: 3 - 12 Years Old

Budget: £107,000

Sector: Parish Councils

Wooden playground structure resembling a castle with slides and climbing features, set on a soft, yellow rubber surface in an outdoor park managed by Kimbolton and Stonely Parish Council.

A wooden playground structure resembling a castle with slides and climbing features, set on a soft play surface in an outdoor park maintained by Kimbolton and Stonely Parish Council.

Children’s playground with climbing frames, slides, and a tunnel, surrounded by people on a sunny day. Managed by Kimbolton and Stonely Parish Council, it features grass and buildings in the background as children and adults enjoy the space.

Aerial view of a playground with swings, slides, climbing frames, a roundabout, gazebo, and picnic tables, surrounded by grass and adjacent to residential buildings and a car park.

Aerial view of a fenced playground with slides, swings, climbing frames, a gazebo, benches, and surrounding houses and trees.

Key Outcomes

Created a safe, welcoming space where local families can feel comfortable spending time together and enjoying the outdoors.
New seating, including inclusive seating, and pavilion added to make the area more inviting, encouraging people to sit, relax, and stay a little longer.
The playground has been developed into a more inclusive environment, designed so children from across the community can enjoy it throughout the year.
Following the install, the council have introduced small, community-led projects within the playground, giving local residents the opportunity to get involved and help look after the space.

Customer Feedback

We couldn’t have asked for a better company than Fawns to bring our park to life. From start to finish, their professionalism, quality of work, and attention to detail were outstanding. A special thank you to John, who project managed everything so seamlessly. His organisation, communication, and commitment made the whole process feel easy. We’re so grateful for everything they’ve done for our community.

H. Bradbury, Councillor

BACKGROUND

Kimbolton and Stonely Parish Council supports the communities of Kimbolton & Stonely in Cambridgeshire, helping look after local spaces, community projects, and planning. The council also helps protect the area’s historic character, including well-known landmarks such as Kimbolton Castle.

PROJECT BRIEF

The council recognised that the existing playpark was outdated and no longer inspiring for local children. Their aim was to create a welcoming, community-focused space for all children to enjoy, including those with additional needs following the arrival of a disabled child in the village.

They were keen to replace existing equipment with new, engaging features that reflect local character, which was the inspiration for the castle and train. The vision was for a vibrant “WOW” space that appealed to all ages.

Inclusivity was a key priority, with a strong desire for at least one accessible play pieces, along with suitable surfacing where needed.

THE DESIGN PROCESS

Funding for the project was supported by a combination of the council’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds, National Lottery support, and additional local government CIL contributions. With the existing play area over 32 years old and well used, the council worked with a playground consultant to explore how the space could be transformed into something more exciting and inclusive for the community.

Following discussions with the councillor and chair, a design and quotation were created to transform the area into a vibrant “WOW” play space for children and families throughout the year. The plan also included inclusive equipment so that children of all abilities could enjoy the space.

The council were impressed with the design concept, quality of materials, and competitive pricing, and as a result chose Fawns to carry out the final installation.

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