Blenheim Place 'The Lost Garden' Adventure Play

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Architect
Nick Cox Architects
Structural Engineer
Ridge and Partners LLP
Quantity Surveyor
Ridge and Partners LLP
  • Creation of a large-scale adventure playground within the walled garden at Blenheim Palace
  • Transformation of a disused slip garden
  • Bespoke timber play structures inspired by Blenheim Estate landmarks
  • Interactive features
The construction of a new adventure playground within the existing walled garden at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire.
The project transformed the former disused slip garden into a large-scale children’s adventure playground.

The timber play equipment, designed and installed by specialist contractor CapCo, reflects several of the iconic landmarks of the Blenheim Estate. A key feature of the playground is a central water rill that meanders through the site, incorporating a range of interactive play elements created by Fairwater.

Additional attractions include zip lines, slides, bridges, cargo nets and hidden chambers, creating a dynamic and engaging play environment.

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