Visitors to a children’s education centre can now benefit from a new play area suitable for children of all abilities.

The play area at The Look Out Discovery Centre in Bracknell, Berkshire, provides play opportunities for children with a wide range of abilities, including wheelchair users. Designed and installed by play experts Sutcliffe Play, it features elements such as a roundabout suitable for wheelchairs, musical play equipment and swings with harnesses.

“The new play area is really lovely, and has certainly met our expectations,” says Jacky Henderson, Centre Manager at The Look Out. “The equipment has plenty of sensory appeal, and has already been well received by children. We’re delighted that the centre now has even more appeal for children of all abilities.”

The Look Out Discovery Centre had an existing adventure play area that was particularly popular with visitors. It was decided that an inclusive playground would be installed alongside it to ensure that all visitors to the centre have an exciting place to play.

Sutcliffe Play designed a playground centred around a bespoke zigzagged walkway that rises gently to a height of around two metres. It also features a range of sensory activity panels, a shelter with seats and a slide. All the equipment is designed to encourage inclusive play, with safety surfacing throughout to ensure the playground is suitable for children with limited mobility.

The Look Out Discovery Centre, situated in Swinley Forest, is an interactive science and nature centre with more than 90 fun-filled and educational exhibits suitable for all ages, and is a great day out for the family or for school groups. The new equipment is located beside an existing adventure play area.

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