Gilpin Bridge Country Inn Playground Transformation
A timber adventure play area and wetpour surfacing upgrade designed to create a more engaging family-friendly outdoor space.
Project Details
- Location: Gilpin Bridge Country Inn, Kendal
- Surface installed: Wetpour safer surfacing
- Completion timescale: 7 Days
- Project value: £39,450.00 + VAT
Overview
Gilpin Bridge Country Inn wanted to significantly improve its outdoor play offering to create a more attractive and enjoyable environment for families visiting the venue. The existing play area had become dated and no longer reflected the quality of the setting or the experience the client wanted to offer.
The goal was to create a safer, more engaging and more visually appealing play space that would encourage longer stays and make the venue even more appealing to family visitors.
The Challenge
The existing play area needed a full rethink to better meet the needs of the venue and its customers. The client had already arranged the removal of the old play equipment, surfacing and fencing, and required a new solution that would:
- Provide a stronger and more exciting play experience
- Suit the style and setting of the venue
- Offer durability for heavy family use
- Include safer surfacing for confidence and compliance
- Add interactive features for wider play appeal
The finished result needed to feel like a clear upgrade both visually and practically.
Our Solution
PlayQuest supplied and installed a new adventure play space tailored to the client’s requirements, centred around robust timber equipment and a clean, modern finish.
The installation included:
- Ultimate Strength Square manufactured from timber
- Basket Seat Swing manufactured from timber
- Recycled plastic fencing
- 4 interactive game panels integrated along the fencing line
- Wetpour safer surfacing throughout the play zone
The combination of timber play equipment and recycled plastic boundary elements created a strong, attractive and durable play environment, while the wetpour surfacing delivered essential impact protection and a neat, low-maintenance finish.
The Outcome
The result is a dramatic transformation from a tired and limited play area into a large-scale, high-value outdoor play destination for visiting families.
The new play zone now provides a far more exciting and inclusive experience, with opportunities for climbing, swinging, balancing and interactive play. The upgraded layout also gives the area a much more polished and professional appearance, helping the play provision better match the quality of the wider venue.
For Gilpin Bridge Country Inn, the new installation adds real value to the customer experience and strengthens its appeal as a family-friendly destination.
Before & After
Why Choose PlayQuest
A complete service from supply through to professional installation
PlayQuest has been designing, supplying and installing playgrounds and safer surfacing for over 30 years. Every project is approached with a focus on safety, durability and creating play environments that work in real-world commercial settings.
For Gilpin Bridge Country Inn, PlayQuest supplied and installed a complete new play area solution, delivering robust timber equipment, wetpour surfacing and interactive elements to create a space built for long-term use and strong visual impact.
Clients choose PlayQuest because we offer:
- Over 30 years of playground design and installation experience
- High-quality timber and recycled plastic equipment built for long-term outdoor use
- Safer surfacing solutions that combine performance with appearance
- Practical playground layouts tailored to schools, hospitality venues and public spaces
- Reliable project delivery and clear communication throughout
Whether working with pubs, schools, parks or visitor attractions, PlayQuest creates play spaces that are safe, durable and designed to stand the test of time.
FAQ's About This Project
Wetpour safer surfacing provides excellent impact absorption while creating a clean, smart and low-maintenance finish. It is ideal for busy hospitality and family-focused environments.
Yes. Our timber play frames are manufactured from high-quality, treated timber designed for long-term outdoor use. They are strong, durable and well suited to commercial and hospitality settings.
Interactive panels add extra play value by encouraging social interaction, imagination and inclusive play, especially for children who may not always gravitate towards climbing equipment.
Recycled plastic fencing is highly durable, low maintenance and resistant to rot and weathering, making it an excellent long-term choice for public and commercial spaces.
Absolutely. We regularly work on projects where clients manage certain elements such as removals or groundwork, and we can integrate seamlessly into the wider programme.
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If your venue, school or public space needs a safer, more engaging and more durable play area, PlayQuest can help.
From complete transformations to targeted upgrades, we design and install playgrounds that are built to last and made to be used.
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