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From Imagination to InstallationInnovative Outdoor Play Solutions that will inspire a new generation
INTRODUCTION
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Based in Lancashire, Let’s Play Everywhere
are proud to create playgrounds for
schools and nurseries all over the UK. Our
experienced (and pretty talented!) team are
committed to creating outdoor areas that
can be used for learning and play. Whatever
your needs, we will work alongside you to
create the perfect area for your setting.
Our passion for encouraging kids of all
ages to learn and exercise as they play
sees us create everything from sensory
paths and play houses to landscaped
adventure playgrounds.
At Let’s Play, we believe that Every Child
Matters. We believe that learning should
be fun and we believe that play should be
stimulating. That’s why we think playgrounds
and play areas should fire imaginations and
be exciting places that foster an enjoyment
of exercise and learning.
We offer:
• Over 50 years’ combined
experience in our sales and design
team
• Personalised service
• Nationwide coverage
• Bespoke design service
• All work guaranteed
• One-stop shop for outdoor play and
learning
• All staff fully qualified
• Health and safety trained
• DBS-checked
• Comprehensively insured
OUR PROMISEWe don’t employ subcontractors, so you can be reassured that our friendly, DBS-
checked staff carry out every aspect of the work, no exceptions.
We are a one-stop shop for all play area construction services, from ground
preparation to play equipment installation, landscaping, playground markings and an
extensive range of safety surfacing. We are confident that whatever your needs, we
will be able to create a fantastic new play area that will provide endless enjoyment
and education for years to come.
We have a wealth of experience in managing successful projects the length and
breadth of the UK. Being based in an ideal location for reaching all corners of England,
Scotland and Wales enables us to provide national and local services so that our
clients can benefit from our massive wealth of knowledge and successful delivery.
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GROUND PREPARATIONHere at Let’s Play we cover all aspects of groundwork from drainage to finished
surfaces. Our skilled groundworks team hold all the relevant knowledge to carry out
all associated work to ensure the ground is prepared, formed and drained correctly.
Our teams hold all the accreditations to operate small and heavy plant to carry out
the work efficiently and more importantly safely.
PavingLet’s Play offer a vast amount of different paving options ranging from traditional to
contemporary finishes. Paving offers a uniform finish that is visually appealing and
easy to maintain.
TarmacLet’s Play have over 15 years of experience providing quality tarmac surfaces across
England. Let’s Play use only the highest quality materials producing the best results
with strong supporting groundworks and drainage as well as a professional finish
ensuring the best results.
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ACTIVITY &FITNESS TRAILSTrim trails create amazing features with endless combination
possibilities to suit all abilities and budgets. They are great for
promoting social skills, teamwork and competitiveness. As well as
being exciting, fun and educational, they are great for physical development,
improving hand-eye coordination, upper and lower body strength.
Our activity trails can be installed into grass or your existing playground. We will offer you the
most appropriate surface for your new trail, this could be wetpour, bonded rubber mulch,
grass grow through matting or artificial grass.
• Improve gross motor skills
• Balance
• Climb
• Stretch
• Reach
• Competition
• Crawl
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HIGH LEVEL
1.2m Embankment Ramp A-frame - Low A-frame - High Assault Wall
Chin Ups - 3 Position Climb Ladder Climb Net Log Hurdles
Monkey Bar Log Monkey Bars Over and Under Parallel Bars
Tarzan Ring Beam Twist Net Wall Net Combo
LOW LEVEL
1.6m Wobble Board 600mm Wobble Board Balance Challenge Balance Junction
Balance Slalom Balance Walk 2400 x 125mm Balance Weaver Burma Bridge
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Stepping Log 6 Inch Group Suspension Bridge Three Bar Balance Tightrope Crossing
LOW LEVEL
Slalom Rope Walk Sloping Balance Walk 2400 x 125mm
Sloping Balance Weaver Spider Web Net
Log Hops Log Roll with Drop Rope Log Roll Log Rope
Log Snake Weaver Log Snake Log Stack Low Log Roll
Rope Bridge Rope Tunnel Rope Walk Rope Weave
Drop Rope Traverse Free Standing Tunnel Jigsaw Traverse Wall Leap Frog
Climbing Post Crawl Net Cross Rope Double Sloping Balance Weave
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LOW LEVEL
TRAILS
Walk and Stretch Posts Wobble Bridge
Trapese Traverse Traverse Wall Traverse Weave Combo V-Balance Beam
Trail 4
Trail 2
Trail 1
Trail 3
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Trail 5
Trail 10
Trail 8
Trail 9
Trail 6
Trail 7
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Clamber Stack Midi With Slide Clamber Stack Piccolo with Ropes
Clamber Stack 3 Clamber Stack 3 with Slide
Clamber Stack Midi
Clamber Stack Midi with Midi
Clamber Stack 1 Clamber Stack 5 with Slide
CLIMBING &ADVENTURE PLAY
Clamber stacks are an innovative piece of playground equipment designed to replicate a natural and challenging environment whilst developing many key skills including balance and coordination.
Our clamber stacks can be installed either into grass areas or on the school playground and we will make sure that there is enough free space around the equipment to comply with the required safety standards as standard!
• Challenge• Climbing
• Risk• Top quality timber
CLAMBER STACKS
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Zenith Play FrameVertex Play Frame
Play towers are especially designed to provide children of all ages and abilities with exciting challenges and lots of fun. They help in improving physical fitness, coordination and balance as well as encouraging co-operative skills and imaginative play.
Our play towers can be installed into different surfaces such as tarmac or grass and we will provide you with the most suitable surface to finish the area both attractively and with safety requirements met.
PLAY TOWERS
Pirate Ship
Mini Pirate Ship Play Train
Talk Tubes
EARLY YEARS
Apex Play frame
Peak Play Frame
Peak Play Frame Summit Play Frame
Apex Play Frame
PLAY FRAMES
Summit Play Frame
Acorn
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Backlu
Harwood
Dean Delamere
Greystoke
HumberRadnor
Rivendell Wyre
TIMBER MULTI-PLAY
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TUNNEL AND MOUNDS
0.6m Double Deck
Triple Deck Unit 1
0.6m Single Deck 0.9m Double Deck
0.9m Single Deck Unit 2
TODDLER UNITS
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TRAVERSE CLIMBING WALLSLet’s Play offer an endless range of traverse climbing
walls both pre-fabricated and bespoke. Traverse climbing
walls can be either free-standing or attached to existing
masonry.
Climbing walls are an inexpensive way of introducing
climbing activities and are suitable for children of all ages,
they are an excellent way of improving both upper and
lower body strength and coordination skills.
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MULITI-USE GAMES AREAS MUGA
Multi-use games areas (MUGA) are one of the fastest
growing additions to school playgrounds. MUGAs come
with a wide range of specialist surfaces including tarmac,
synthetic turf, acrylic sports paint and wetpour rubber. Our
MUGAs can either be installed on the existing playground
or in the playing field and we can adapt the size of the
pitch and height of the fencing to suit your specific needs.
A wide range of perimeter fencing is available to suit all
needs and specifications. MUGAs are constructed from
top quality galvanised steel for maximum strength and
durability.
Let’s Play supply a wide range of goal ends, netball and
basketball nets, cricket wickets and tennis nets.
We can include as many sport court markings as you
need in your MUGA - football, netball, basketball, tennis
volleyball and even hockey.
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CHILDREN’S EQUIPMENT
OUTDOOR GYM EQUIPMENT
Our range of outdoor gym equipment is professionally
designed for installation outdoors and requires very little
floor space.
Outdoor gym equipment is both suitable and accessible
for people of all ages and fitness levels, improving strength,
cardiovascular movement, balance and co ordination whilst
creating a fun and sociable environment.
• Develop social skills• Increase confidence and well-being• Make new friends• Enjoyable PE lessons outside• Improve balance• Better coordination• Be more flexible
Children’s Double Health Walker
Children’s Rower
Children’s Leg Stretch
Children’s Stepper
Children’s Double Strength Trainer
Double Sit Up Bench
Children’s Tai Chi Discs
Children’s Arm and Pedal Bicycle
Children’s Waist Twister
Children’s Double Slalom Skier
Children’s Horse Rider
Balance Beams
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ADULT’S EQUIPMENT
Double Squat Push Double Strength Challenger
Combi Power Push Pull
Down Challenger
Double Health Walker Double Rower
Double Pull UpDouble Sit Ups
Double Slalom Skier
Double Cross Country Skier
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Horse Rider
Leg RaiseHealth Walker
Leg Stretch Parallel Bars
Power Rush
Pull Down Challenger Rower
Sky Stepper
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DDA COMPLIANT EQUIPMENTAccessible play equipment allows children of all abilities to be active side-by-side, giving all children equal access to
the best play opportunities encouraging all children to play together.
Accessible play equipment creates new challenges for all abilities allowing children to find the limits of their capability
in an exciting way, creating a variety of play opportunities whilst providing the opportunity for physical, social and
sensory development.
AbilitySwing (Comp&RADAR) Side Entry Enclosure 2Flat & Guard
AbilitySwing with Full Support Seat & 2 Guards
Ability Whirl Ability TrampolineAbility Roundabout
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ACTIVITY PANELSActivity panels are ideal for transforming any school playground, nursery or sensory garden. Activity panels encourage
outdoor learning and social interaction. They can provide challenges for children of all ages and abilities helping to
develop coordination, motor skills and problem solving.
Our activity panels can either be installed on posts in the ground or can be fixed to walls – a great way to brighten
up those dull brick buildings!
ELECTRONIC INTERACTIVE PANELS
PANELS
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PANELS
SCIENTIFIC PLAY PANELS
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SWINGS, SLIDES, SEESAWS AND SPRINGERSSwings, slides, seesaws and springers are a traditional playground favourite, promoting hours of fun whilst developing
social skills and improving physical development.
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Aerial Runway
SingleToddler Swing
Basket Swing
Single Flat Seat Swing
Double Flat Seat Swing
Basket Swingand Double Toddler Swing
Springers
Double Flat Seat Swingand Single Toddler Swing
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SURFACING
Artificial grass is a low maintenance, versatile and cost-effective way of transforming any play area or sports surface, creating safe, practical and durable all year round surfaces whilst being extremely eye-catching.
Artificial grass can installed onto any surface with a little bit of ground preparation carried out by our top groundworking teams. You can have an amazing new grass area without all the mess in just a couple of days!
Our artificial grass comes in different grades for all uses; from nice soft texture for those little hands and knees in nursery settings to the very hard-wearing and durable sports grade grass for sports pitches.
Resin bonded gravel is an attractive, durable, low maintenance product; its textured finish also provides anti-slip qualities. Resin bonded gravel is an ideal solution for transforming a range of different areas including pathways, entrances and creating sensory pathways whilst being able to withstand heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
ARTIFICIAL GRASS LOOKS GREAT ALL SEASONS, ALL WEATHERS, ALL YEAR ROUND.
RESIN BOND GRAVEL
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Wetpour safety surfacing is a durable, impact absorbing, low maintenance and seamless product, ideal for transforming an area of any shape or size. Wetpour is ideal for playground installations covering CFH (Critical Fall Heights) to over 2m. Graphic and design possibilities are endless, ranging from intricate roadways, personalised graphics to school logos with a wide array of colours available to choose from.
Wetpour is an extremely versatile product with hundreds of design possibilities which can add huge amounts of play value to any play area.
• Imaginative play• Numeracy• Literacy• Conforms to BS EN 1177
• Safer surfacing• Gross motor skills• Fitness• Fun!
WETPOUR SAFETY SURFACING
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Bonded rubber mulch is an extremely versatile, cost-effective natural looking bonded surface which is extremely porous (poorly drained areas may need sub-base improvements prior to installation). This surface can be laid over almost any existing surface.
Bonded rubber mulch is a seamless, continuous high impact absorbing surface made from 100% recycled rubber which is shredded and then graded, producing a natural looking bark effect crumb. This product is available in a range of colours to suit its surrounding areas.
This product is tested and certificated with a maximum CFH (Critical Fall Height) onto concrete sub-base.
RESIN BONDED MULCH
TEXTURED PATHWAYS
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LIVING WILLOWLiving willow is an effective and easy way of creating shade and interesting places to learn. Willow structures are beautiful to look at as well as being extremely beneficial to the environment. Willow is one of the best carbon capturing native trees that we have in the UK.
Willow can be used to create lovely domes for story time - a perfect fairy world! It can be used to create natural fencing, tunnels, archways and it’s even great for dens too!
They are simple to install.
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THERMOPLASTIC PLAYGROUND MARKINGSA great cost-effective way of bringing tarmacked surfaces to life, transforming dull play areas into vibrant and
most all fun and educational spaces encouraging children to get active.
BOARD GAMES
CHARACTERS & OBJECTS
COURTS & SPORTS
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BOARD GAMES
EDUCATION
LETTER GAMES
MAZES
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NUMBER GAMES AND GRIDS
TARGETS
ROADWAYS
SHAPES & PRINTS
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TRADITIONAL GAMES
TRAILS
For our full range of playground markings, please visit: www.letsplayeverywhere.co.uk/playgroundmarkings
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BESPOKE TIMBER PRODUCTSWe pride ourselves on turning inspiring ideas into high quality bespoke timber products, handcrafted from top quality play grade timber.
Timber products are a unique way of transforming any play area whilst providing opportunities for learning through both imaginative and physical play.
All of our timber products are made from specially treated, sustainable Scandinavian pine.
From simple chalkboards to our amazing bespoke tree houses, the opportunities to make a real impact to your
outdoor areas really are endless. Our super talented team of designers and joiners will work with you from start to finish to make sure you get a real treat for your kids for years and years to come.
A play house, a tree house, bespoke seating, a stargazer pod, a rickety rackety house, a fairy world, the only limitation is the room to imagine even further – we really can make any idea a reality!
MIRRORS AND CHALKBOARDS
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ROLEPLAY HOUSES
MUD KITCHEN
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STAGES
TREE HOUSES
ROLEPLAY HOUSES
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FENCING AND SCREENINGTimber fencing and log screening are a natural and attractive way of not only adding safety to a play area but
also creating and defining areas.
We can supply the colourful rainbow bow top metal fencing as well as the natural looking timber option.
Let’s Play also supply and install a wide range of heavy duty galvanised fencing which provides a higher level
of security.
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SAND PITS AND WATER PLAYSand and water play provide many learning opportunities for children, developing new skills whilst having fun.
Sand and water are great for stimulating imaginative play developing negotiating skills and encouraging co-operative play.
• Explore scientific concepts - sinking and floating.• Introduces maths - more than, less than and equal to.• Improves hand-eye coordination.
• Improves fine motor skills.
Water Table Water Wall Bespoke Sand Pit
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Niagara
Niagara 3
Niagara 2
Scales3 x 1.5 x 0.39m Sand Pit
with Sand Crane
Sand and Water Trays
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Musical instruments are an extremely beneficial part of playground equipment. Music ignites all areas of child
development; intellectual, social and emotional, motor, language and overall literacy and helps the body and
mind work together.
Making music together teaches children to learn to work together as a team while they each contribute to the
song in their own way.
Music promotes many other key behaviours including co-operation, sharing, creativity and concentration.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Eco Bongos
Eco Bongos
Eco Chimes
Eco-Multi Chimes (4 Piece Set)
Eco Rain Wheel
Eco Tongue Drum
Eco Xylophone
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Akadinda Xylophone
Marimba Xylophone
Congas Trio Tobano Drums Double Sided Chimes Giant Chimes
Babel Drum
Tembos
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Storytelling and seating areas are a fantastic
way of inspiring children and their imagination
by using their surroundings to set the plot and
engage listeners further. Outdoor storytelling
encourages literacy and reading as well as
improving communication skills.
Seating areas are an important part of
playground furniture giving children a place
where they can meet or simply sit quietly.
STORY TELLING AND SEATING AREAS
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Canopies, outdoor classrooms and gazebos are a great way of creating useful spaces. Canopies create better
outdoor learning opportunities encouraging outdoor play and exercise which also promote pupil interaction with
nature and the environment.
Canopies, shade sails and gazebos are a great way of providing children with a useable all year round space,
protecting them from both harmful UV rays and rainy weather conditions giving pupils the freedom to play
outside whatever the weather.
Outdoor classrooms are a real treat for the kids to leave the confines of the classroom and learn in the fresh air!
Our outdoor classrooms can include a decked floor or be left as the existing surface.
We can also supply and install a wide range of high quality galvanised and powder coated steel shelters, pram
stores and bike racks with polycarbonate roofing systems.
CANOPIES, GAZEBOS AND OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS
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SHEDS ANDSTORAGEOur hand-built sheds and storage units provide an ideal and economical solution for creating that all important
extra room for storage. They give you somewhere safe and secure to store your equipment.
All of the sheds that we build are especially designed and made to measure from tanalised pressure treated timber
and can come with a roof finished with your choice of either feather edge board, mineral felt, cedar shingles, felt
shingles or even artificial grass!
Let’s Play also supply and install heavy duty plastic sheds made from polypropylene resin for durability. These are
also available in a range of various sizes.
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Planters are an ideal way of teaching and
introducing children to nature. Gardening is
extremely educational and helps children develop
many new skills. Planters give children the
chance to learn about the outdoor environment
in a safe and pleasant way.
Let’s Play manufacture an incredible range of
bespoke planters. Our handcrafted planters are
made from heavy duty, top quality, treated timber
to ensure their durability against all elements.
PLANTERS
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SURFACE CLEANING
PLAYGROUND INSPECTIONS
When your safety surfacing starts to look
tired and dirty, covered in moss and even
slippery, making it unfit to use, Let’s Play
has the perfect solution - specialist safety
surface restoration.
Our deep cleaning service not only
makes your surface look like new again
but it will improve technical performance,
increase the grip properties and reduce
standing water on wetpour surfaces.
Our specialised cleaning system will
recondition your tired looking surfaces
and will restore the colour and function
for a fraction of the cost of new surface.
Our super cleaning service can be used
to breathe new life into all manner of
surfaces from grubby tarmac to paving
slabs and even that awful slippery decking
that can’t be used all year round!
Let’s Play also offer post installation playground inspections covering all aspects of playground maintenance and
repairs, including operational and routine inspections of play equipment anywhere in the UK. Let’s play offer an
annual, quarterly, and monthly inspection service for playgrounds, skate parks, exercise areas and BMX tracks.
The inspections are carried out to the requirements of the Register of Inspectors International Ltd, to which the
Association of Play Industry, Fields In Trust. and RoSPA are affiliated. They are inspected to BS EN 1176, BS EN 1177,
& BS EN 14954 standards.
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TESTIMONIALS
St Agnes Nursery School, Leeds
“We are very pleased with our new playground and
the attention to detail. Apart from having a new
playground, you would never know your team
had been in. It was installed over the half term and
against some very inclement weather.”
Seascale School, Cumbria
“Playtimes have become more fun and interesting
since the playground markings have been laid.
They are bright and fill our playground with colour.
We think they are awesome.”
Council Members
Rosegrove Infant School, Burnley
“I have used Let’s Play Everywhere Ltd for a number
of outdoor projects in school and have always
been extremely happy with the outstanding service
they provide. I would recommend them to others
for this type of work.”
J Stewart, Headteacher
The Old Vicarage Day Nursery, Warrington
“Let’s Play Everywhere were fantastic from start
to finish, and offered a very competitive price.
They came and just got on with the job safely and
efficiently. We are very pleased.”
Phillippa Ward
Lancaster Lane Primary School
“The staff and children would like to pass on
their thanks for the work that has been done
- the children are delighted! The staff have all
commented on how friendly and hard-working
your guys were - please pass on our thanks to
them. They did a great job in awful weather
conditions! And, they were really patient and
helpful when I dilly-dallied over decisions! We’re
really pleased with the work.”
Kaye Gray, Deputy Headteacher
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Sarah’s Ark Nursery, Leyland
“We are very pleased with the work carried out and
we are currently waiting for more work to be done.
5 star service throughout, highly recommended.”
Stockport Homes, Stockport
“All projects have been completed on time, on
budget and to the highest standards. I would
have no hesitation in recommending Let’s Play
Everywhere Ltd and we hope to continue our
strong working relationship.”
James Hood BSc (Hons) ICIOB
The Castle Children’s Centre, Wakefield
“Really delighted with the look and finish of
the wetpour – it really lifts the outdoor area.
Installation was smooth with minimum disruption
to staff or services.”
Julia Anderson
Safehands Day Nursery, Harrogate
“Fantastic service from design to installation. The
installation team were very professional and did an
excellent job. Great company.”
Fiona Stevens
Evenwood Primary School, County Durham
“I would use Let’s Play Everywhere again and I
would recommend Let’s Play Everywhere to other
schools and nurseries. Great, thank you.”
Burnley Wood Community Centre, Burnley
“Excellent project management. Very helpful
staff always there for advice, etc. Totally fantastic
company. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.”
K.P. Heseltine
Fernhurst Court Nursery, Blackburn
“Let’s Play Everywhere were very helpful and
professional. Thank you for an excellent job.”
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Cloverhill Saw Mills, Waidshouse Road,
Nelson, Lancashire BB9 0SD
T: 01282 618614 E: [email protected]
W: www.letsplayeverywhere.co.uk