Home Show 2019
This year will be our seventh annual Home Show exhibition. We will be hosting the event on 3rd & 4th September 2019 and are already looking forward to meeting this years visitors. (more…)
News | Sutcliffe Play
The API turns 35!
Our Chairman, Robin Sutcliffe, attended the Association of Play Industries’ (APIs) Annual General Meeting and dinner on 2nd May, where the API celebrated its 35th anniversary; complete with a competitive golf tournament for members, and a birthday cake for the occasion. (more…)
Fitness and play equipment refresh…
We have recently completed work on the regeneration of King George Playing Field in Norton-on-Derwent. (more…)
A big thank you from Tiny Hearts…
Sutcliffe Play was overwhelmed to receive a heartfelt thank you from its 2019 charity partner, Barnsley Hospital Charity last month (April), for its fundraising efforts to date. (more…)
Playzone…..proving popular!
Salisbury City Council wanted to refurbish their much-loved play area in Victoria Park. They secured funding to replace the existing piece of junior play equipment and increase play opportunities for toddlers, to create a new play area which children of all ages could enjoy. (more…)
Unveiling new play areas in Scarborough!
Cober Hill Conference and Education Centre in Cloughton, Scarborough has unveiled two brand new play areas designed to be enjoyed by children and adults alike. (more…)
International athlete Oliver Peace opens new play area
Upton athlete and international swimmer, Oliver Peace, was on hand on Sunday (17th March) to unveil the newest play area local to Sutcliffe Play, at Upton Village Green. (more…)
Inspiring future engineers on International Women’s Day
For International Women’s Day, Students at Wakefield Girls’ High School have been encouraged to pursue a career in engineering following an inspirational talk from Sarah Honeyman , our Lead Product Designer here at Sutcliffe Play. (more…)
Spinning into 2019 with our new rotators!
Introducing a new range of spinners and rotators for 2019. (more…)
Belfast selection…
We are pleased to announce that our long-standing partner All Play Ireland has once again been selected to join the Belfast City Council framework, following a rigorous selection process. (more…)
Celebrating completion of two new playgrounds in France
Sutcliffe Play is celebrating the completion of two new playgrounds in France. (more…)
Growing our Orchard range…
We are introducing innovative new additions to our wooden Orchard play equipment range for 2019. (more…)
New ‘Oak’ Orchard installed in Hockley Woods
Sutcliffe Play has worked with Rochford District Council to install the newest addition to the environmentally friendly Orchard range into the Hockley Woods playground. (more…)
Exciting, innovative playground for Horsted Keynes
Children in Horsted Keynes officially opened an innovative new playground this month. The exciting new look playground features a wide range of new equipment to engage local children and families for many years to come. (more…)
New Appointment
We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Marfé to our Sales Team, he joins the company as an Area Sales Manager for the South. (more…)
Woodland themed playground inspires natural play
We have recently been involved in the development of a woodland inspired playground in Brierley Forest Park. (more…)
Kirkdale Recreation Ground marks a return to Liverpool for Sutcliffe Play
We are pleased to announce the completion of a new junior and toddler inclusive play area in Liverpool; the first installation to be undertaken by the company in the City of Liverpool for nearly 20 years. (more…)
Themed Boat Climber sails into a new scheme
We have recently worked with Cheshire West & Chester Council to provide a key piece of playground equipment to an exciting new project. (more…)
Home Show 2018
This year will be our sixth annual Home Show exhibition. We will hosting the event on 4th & 5th September 2018 and are already looking forward to meeting this years visitors. (more…)
Five playgrounds for Anglian Water
Sutcliffe Play has worked closely with Anglian Water to install five playgrounds in recent years. The projects, totalling £276,000 are part of the company’s strategy to increase footfall to their visitor areas. (more…)
Playground receives design award
Earlier this year a playground designed by Sutcliffe Play Scotland scooped the Musselburgh Conservation Society’s 2017 Design Award. (more…)
Zip & splash away at Broadgate Park….
Children in Beeston are enjoying exciting new play experiences as a Sutcliffe Play zip wire and a water play area provide the crowning glory of the brand new Broadgate Park Play Area. (more…)
Proud to manufacture in Yorkshire!
Over 100 years ago, Sutcliffe Engineering was formed and began life in the mining industry. (more…)
Themed Play in Hong Kong
Sutcliffe Play’s partner in Hong Kong, Sinocham (HK) Enterprises, has worked with the Heep Hong Society to introduce inclusive playground equipment. (more…)
NEW Mini Brochure for 2018
We are very excited to launch our selection of new products for 2018. We’ve been very busy lately working on the development of our new equipment. (more…)
Aliens land in Hong Kong!
Read Story
Play at historic Water Tower Gardens
Sutcliffe Play has worked with Cheshire West & Chester Council to create a new playground at the Water Tower Gardens. (more…)
Sutcliffe Play zips into Colarado!
Sutcliffe Play’s Cableway is proving to be the most popular piece of equipment at a new playground in Colorado. (more…)
Mayoress officially opened sensory, inclusive play space
The children of Woodley School and College in Huddersfield officially unveil their new £150,000 sensory and physical development play area. (more…)
Home Show Success
Our annual Home Show event was once again a resounding success. The fifth event to be held at our factory in Yorkshire showcased what makes Sutcliffe Play an expert in play. (more…)
Sensory and physical development area completed
Work is now complete on the £150,000 Sensory and Physical Development Area at Woodley School and College. (more…)
Unleashing the power of play
Our Chairman Robin Sutcliffe was delighted to be invited to speak at the International Play Association (IPA) Triennial World Conference in Canada last month. (more…)
Inclusive outdoor learning and play area
Sutcliffe Play has worked with Glenwood School on the development of a £270,000 inclusive outdoor learning and play area. (more…)
Sutcliffe Play is child’s play at SEN show 2017!
We will be exhibiting our latest range of inclusive play equipment at the UK’s largest Special Educational Needs show on October 6th and 7th at the Business Design Centre, London (more…)
Inclusive Play in Belfast
Our Irish distributor AllPlay has installed an inclusive play space at the YMCA Nursery in Belfast. The YMCA wanted a play space that would last a lifetime, and would be suitable for all children to join in. (more…)
ESPO Framework success…
We’re delighted to have been awarded a place on the ESPO framework (115 Outdoor playground, fitness and sports facilities). (more…)
Sutcliffe Play at the beach!
Our equipment is built to withstand all weather conditions making it the perfect addition to a new playground at the Al Zeina Beach Residential Compound, in Abu Dhabi. (more…)
Robin Sutcliffe presents at seminar in Russia
Our C
hairman Robin Sutcliffe, was recently invited to the Moscow State University of Psychology and Education to speak at a seminar discussing the management of risk in play.
(more…)
Fireman’s Tower installed in Belgium school
Our Belgium distributor Maton Sports has installed a Fireman’s Tower play unit into Musson, one of the three school units at EESPSCF Saint Mard School. (more…)
Bespoke inclusive play equipment
Bespoke inclusive play
Sutcliffe Play has worked with its Irish partner All Play, to create a bespoke inclusive play unit for Parkview Special School in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. (more…)
Home Show 2017
We’ll once again be opening our doors to customers on 5-6 September for our fifth annual Home Show exhibition. (more…)
Work starts in Morecambe
Work is well underway on the new Wave Wall Play Area in Morecambe. The playground has been given a maritime theme to complement its location on the seafront and adjacency to Morecambe’s sailing club. (more…)
Work in progress at Woodley School
Work has begun in earnest on the new Sensory and Physical Development Area at Woodley School and College. (more…)
Sutcliffe Play shortlisted for award
We’re thrilled to announce that Sutcliffe Play has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Early Years Excellence awards with our brand new ‘Aliens’ range. (more…)
Autism focus for school’s new play area…
We’re delighted to be about to start work on a new Sensory and Physical Development Area, specifically designed to help children with autism, at Woodley School and College in Huddersfield. (more…)
Mission lands in Manchester….
Sutcliffe Play’s Mission play unit, has been installed for the first time in Manchester as part of a £5.5 million city-wide clean-up programme. (more…)
A trip down memory lane…
This time last year we worked with Wrexham City Council and local community group, Coedpoeth Playable Spaces, to give the Memorial Park playground a £45,000 makeover. (more…)
British manufacturing at its best…
There’s never been a better time to Buy British and we still guarantee our lead time! (more…)
Rubber nest Swing Seat – NEW
We’re delighted to introduce the NEW rubber nest swing seat to our range. This inclusive swing is designed like bird’s nest to enable several children of all abilities to play together. (more…)
Aliens, loose parts play kit
Aliens have landed here at Sutcliffe Play! Introducing our NEW oversized, loose parts play system that is ideally suited to early years settings. (more…)
Extraordinary new community play space…
Sutcliffe Play worked with Whiteley Town Council on the new £200,000 Meadowside Extraordinary Park which opened July 2016. (more…)
Snug makes a positive impact…
Sutcliffe Play has worked with their Belgium distributor, Maton Sports to introduce the new-look Snug Evolution loose parts playground kit into a school in Stree. (more…)
New Appointment
Sutcliffe Play introduces Simon Sharp who joins the company as an interim Area Sales Manager to cover maternity leave. (more…)
Snug has evolved!
Our new look Snug Evolution kit is proving to be very popular with recent orders coming from Schools and the Armed Forces. (more…)
New beginnings after 20 year’s service…
Our receptionist, Wendy Spencer, is retiring after over 20 years of dedicated service to the company. (more…)
New Appointment
Sutcliffe Play are pleased to announce the appointment of new Area Sales Manager, Jason Lee. (more…)
Home Show 2016
On the 6th & 7th September at our 2016 Home Show, we will be unveiling more exciting new products, as well as highlighting new developments to some of our existing items. (more…)
School visit
We recently invited Longley School to get a behind the scenes look at Sutcliffe Play including a tour of our factory to see how we make the equipment and of course putting it to the test on the playground outside our offices. (more…)
New beginnings for our Design Director…
Sutcliffe Play’s Design Director Dave Brady is stepping down at the end of this month and has made his first goal of retirement to cycle around the coast of the UK! (more…)
Easter Egg Hunt!
We love a challenge at Sutcliffe Play so we were delighted to be able to help one of our customers with their very first Easter Egg Hunt! (more…)
The ‘Evolution’ of Snug!
We have given Snug, our large scale, flexible, loose parts play system a comprehensive makeover with a new name, a new colour scheme and a new piece of equipment! (more…)
New Appointment
Sutcliffe Play has appointed a new Regional Contracts Manager, John Souter. (more…)
Sutcliffe Play SW announces new appointments…
Play specialists, Sutcliffe Play South West, has announced two new appointments joining the team. (more…)
More Activites, More Play value, More fun!
Over the years we have developed a wide range of Toddlerzone play equipment that aims to inspire little ones to imaginative, social and physical play. (more…)
Adding a splash of colour!
Use ou
r NEW coloured seats to add a splash of colour to your new or existing play area. (more…)
Enhance the power of play with our Bluetooth Music Player
Our innovative, Bluetooth child-powered Music Player, can add another play dimension to any play area and encourages children of all ages to socialise, keep fit and share music. (more…)
Sutcliffe Play announces new appointments
Play equipment designer and manufacturer Sutcliffe Play has strengthened its sales team with two appointments. (more…)
Success in Singapore
Sutcliffe Play has been working with distributors Child Educational Co. Pte Ltd to spread the word about SNUG in Singapore. (more…)
A warm welcome for SNUG in Italy
SNUG is being enjoyed by children of all ages in Carpi, Italy.
The loose-parts play kit was purchased by the Council of Carpi, a town near Modena, and has been a great success with children and parents alike. (more…)
‘Home Show’ success…..a walk in the park!
Sutcliffe Play recently held its third annual Home Show exhibition at its purpose built factory in Yorkshire. (more…)
UK Play industry seeks views on local play facilities with launch of #nowhere2play campaign
Is your local playground a hub for happy children or a neglected wasteland that was abandoned long ago? Public play facilities come under scrutiny today as the Association of Play Industries (API) launches #nowhere2play, a campaign calling on parents and carers across the UK to share their views. (more…)
Sand and water play delights at ‘The Ice Cream Farm’
Visitors were delighted by new play experiences, including an extensive indoor sand and water play area created by Sutcliffe Play, at the opening of a tourist attraction in Cheshire following a multi-million pound redevelopment. (more…)
Big build project judged a success
Children from eight schools across Ossett were invited to the concluding day of the Big Build Project on 13th July, to demonstrate the skills they had learned throughout the project and their visit to UK play equipment designer and manufacturer, Sutcliffe Play. (more…)
Celebrating UK Employee Ownership Day, 3 July 2015
The UK’s fir
st and only employee-owned playground equipment manufacturer is proud to celebrate employee ownership alongside other staff-led businesses across the UK as part of the annual Employe15. (more…)
Our safety surfacing brightens up a New York city playground…
Sutcliffe Play’s surface tiles are helping to keep children safe at a toddler playground in Staten Island, New York City. (more…)
Snug’s appeal never grows old!
Loose parts play kit SNUG is still going down a storm with children at King’s Cross in London, more than a year and a half after it was first introduced. (more…)
Home Show 8th & 9th September 2015
Our Sutcliffe Play Home Show for 2015 is starting to take shape, the dates in your diaries for this year’s show are the 8th & 9th September. (more…)
Cool progress at Cheshire ice cream farm!
Sutcliffe Play is creating what is thought to be the largest indoor sand and water play area in Europe at The Ice Cream Farm in Tattenhall, Cheshire. (more…)
Snug is proving popular far from home
South Korea
Children in South Korea now have access to creative and exciting indoor play opportunities thanks to Sutcliffe Play’s loose parts kit SNUG. (more…)
Local children help with playground installation
Children from a primary school in Havant were given the chance to help install the play equipment in their local playground, in a true ‘Bob the Builder’ experience. (more…)
Donna Louise Children’s Hospice, Official Playground Opening
Friends and supporters joined The Donna Louise Children’s Hospice in Stoke-on-Trent recently to celebrate the opening of a playground which has been designed and installed by Sutcliffe Play.
Outdoor Design & Build show, Dubai
Sutcliffe Play attended the Outdoor Design and Build show at the World Trade Centre, Dubai from 13th-15th April 2015. (more…)
Sutcliffe Play donates to the Bless a Child Foundation
Sutcliffe Play has donated swing seats to a self-funded children’s cancer charity in Uganda. (more…)
Supporting Playwork students…..
We recently received this lovely letter from Ana Ardelean from Leeds Beckett University. Our Chairman, Robin Sutcliffe recently sponsored Ana so she could attend the National Playwork Conference in Eastbourne. (more…)
Inclusive Play in Hong Kong
Sutcliffe Play’s inclusive equipment is being enjoyed by children at a special educational needs school in Hong Kong, having been installed via the company’s distributors Sinocham (HK) Enterprises Ltd. (more…)
Exciting new play area for Pontefract!
Wakefield Council is about to start work on a new play area designed and to be installed by Upton based Sutcliffe Play. (more…)
Looking forward to attending the SLCC Roadshow
Sutcliffe Play is attending four events as part of the Society of Local Council Clerks Regional Roadshow.
Sportszone, active play and learning opportunities
Featuring a wide range of activity panels, multi-use games areas (MUGAs), sports hoops, a climbing wall and more, Sportszone enables schools to transform their playgrounds and encourage active play with a new range of activity panels. (more…)
Bark Parks, delivering new play areas…….. for dogs!
We have taken our equipment to a new audience with the installation of two new Bark Parks, play areas specifically designed for dogs.
Inclusive play in Kansas
Inclusive play at Winfield, KS, USA
We have recently worked with U.S. based, Play by Design, on a project in Winfield, Kansas that was built primarily by volunteers. (more…)
Five new projects to deliver exciting play opportunities
Sutcliffe Play has several exciting new projects under way, with five play areas being installed in the South and South East of England. (more…)
Sutcliffe Play in France
Playground in Trith St Léger, France
Play equipment manufacturer Sutcliffe Play has worked with our French business partner, JMS on a project that aims to create a space for all generations. (more…)
Indoor sand and water play area planned at ‘The Ice Cream Farm’!
Play equipment specialist Sutcliffe Play is set to create what is thought to be the largest indoor sand and water play area in Europe at an attraction in Cheshire. (more…)
Home Show, a great success!
Our second Home Show was a fantastic success, with visitors attending from as far away as India and Abu Dhabi
New catalogue….
Is now available! Click on the link here to request your copy.
Our exciting new catalogue incorporates the new Orchard and Mission ranges, new stand alone items and extended product details on how to create playful pathways and fun water play spaces . (more…)
Sponsoring local team
Sutcliffe Play has signed a deal to sponsor the local under-15s rugby team, Upton A.R.L.F.C. (more…)
The seaside comes to Halifax!
Water Play Area, Halifax
Sutcliffe Play has worked with Calderdale Council to install a state of the art sand and water play area, which is now open at Manor Heath Park, bringing a little bit of the seaside to Halifax this summer.
Home Show 2014
Last year we held our first ever Home Show and it was such a success that we are doing it all again this year! The dates for this year’s show will be 9th & 10th September, with seminars on both days.
Sutcliffe Play Celebrating UK Employee Ownership Day
Sutcliffe Play is delighted to be celebrating the UK’s Employee Ownership Day on Friday 4 July 2014. (more…)
Sutcliffe Play in the USA
Cinzia Ferella, International Sales Manager for Sutcliffe Play, tells us about her very informative trip to Tennessee, Georgia and New York. (more…)