Brocksbushes Farm

Rose Dickinson, part of the family running Brocksbushes Farm since 1979, approached Play Creations to design, manufacture, install, and maintain a vibrant four-level soft play area for their new Play Barn, opened in 2024 as part of their expanded Northumberland attraction. The Dickinson family sought a high-quality indoor play space that embodied the farm’s rustic, family-friendly charm, aligning with their mission to provide quality and innovation for visitors. Play Creations conducted an initial site visit to capture Rose’s vision for a farm-themed play environment that would captivate families and complement the farm’s pick-your-own fruit and Courtyard Kitchen offerings. After a detailed building survey and collaborative feedback, we developed a design brief for a multi-level play structure tailored to all ages, with ongoing maintenance to ensure lasting safety and enjoyment, all crafted by our expert team using premium, UK-sourced materials. The main play area was designed as a dynamic farmyard adventure, packed with Play Creations’ signature features to maximize excitement and engagement across its four levels. Thrilling Aerial Glides offered overhead adventures, while a 4-Lane Astra Slide and a Drop Slide, styled with barn and haystack aesthetics, delivered competitive racing and heart-pounding fun. A twisting Spiral Tube Slide added an exhilarating descent, and a farm-themed Crawl Tube encouraged exploration, both seamlessly integrated into the rustic design. The Vortex Wheel brought a whirlwind of interactive fun, complemented by Spring Features for bouncy, farm-inspired movement. A full-size sports area on the first floor, featuring two trampolines, encouraged active play, while a bespoke role-play village on the ground floor, designed and built by our team, immersed children in a charming farm community, enhancing imaginative storytelling. The baby and toddler zone was thoughtfully designed to cater to Brocksbushes’ youngest visitors, aged 0-5, ensuring a safe and engaging space within the Play Barn’s farmyard theme. This dedicated area featured a spacious free-play zone with soft, farm-themed climbing blocks shaped like hay bales and pumpkins, alongside a shallow ball pit with an air-powered seed juggler for captivating sensory play. A low-level framed structure allowed safe exploration, complete with a gentle, farm-animal-themed twin-lane slide for little adventurers. Interactive sensory panels with light-up barnyard designs added visual intrigue, scaled down to suit younger children. A cozy sensory nook, equipped with soft lighting and soothing farm sounds, provided an inclusive chill-out space, ensuring every child could enjoy the Brocksbushes experience in comfort and delight. The installation of the Brocksbushes Play Barn was executed with precision by our expert team, ensuring the four-level soft play area was seamlessly integrated into the new 2024 facility, ready for its grand opening. Working closely with Rose Dickinson, we coordinated a smooth and efficient install, overcoming the challenges of the multi-level design to deliver a robust, farm-themed structure that met the farm’s high standards for quality and safety. Our ongoing relationship with Rose has flourished, with Play Creations providing regular maintenance to keep the play area in pristine condition, ensuring families continue to enjoy a safe and delightful experience. This partnership reflects Brocksbushes’ commitment to innovation and our shared dedication to creating memorable, family-focused attractions that stand the test of time.