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Playground Furniture

Sunshine Gym helps schools create welcoming outdoor spaces where pupils can learn, rest and play. Our playground furniture range brings together durable seating, colourful picnic units and supportive SEN options, alongside engaging line markings that turn circulation areas into active learning zones. The result is a coherent environment that encourages social interaction, calm reflection and energetic games within the same space.

Choose from classic benches and buddy benches that promote inclusion, junior picnic benches sized for younger pupils, and recycled plastic picnic units designed for easy cleaning and long service life. For targeted provision, options such as the Abingdon Tot Seat (SEN) offer additional stability and support. All items are engineered for everyday school use with robust construction, weather-resistant finishes and tamper-resistant fixings.

To extend activity, pair furniture with our playground line markings—Sprint Tracks, Agility Race, Fitness Activity Zones and more. These transform tarmac into purposeful routes for warm-ups, coordination drills and curriculum-linked games. Seating placed near activity areas provides rest points and informal supervision lines, helping staff manage flow and visibility during break and PE times.

Whether you are refreshing a quiet area, creating a social hub for group work, or linking an outdoor gym with shaded seating, Sunshine Gym will help you plan a balanced layout. We’ll advise on sightlines, access routes and maintenance considerations so your playground furniture integrates neatly with outdoor fitness equipment and everyday school operations. With resilient materials and thoughtful design, your playground becomes a vibrant, low-maintenance space that supports wellbeing, active learning and community pride. 

Frequently Asked Questions
What types of playground furniture do you supply? caret-down

Sunshine Gym offers benches, buddy benches, junior picnic benches, recycled plastic picnic units and supportive SEN seating such as the Abingdon Tot Seat. We also supply complementary line markings—Sprint Tracks, Agility Race, Fitness Activity Zones and more—to activate surrounding spaces. Together, these products create social hubs, quiet corners and movement routes that suit different ages, group sizes and supervision needs across the school day.

How durable is the furniture for daily school use? caret-down

Our furniture is designed for busy playgrounds. Robust frames, weather-resistant finishes and tamper-resistant fixings help resist wear and vandalism. Recycled plastic options are colourfast and easy to clean, making them ideal for high-traffic areas. Routine care typically involves periodic checks, tightening and cleaning. We’ll advise on placement and maintenance so your investment provides long-term value with minimal disruption to school operations.

Do you offer inclusive and SEN-friendly options? caret-down

Yes. Selected products—such as the Abingdon Tot Seat (SEN)—provide additional stability and supportive postures. Buddy benches promote inclusion by signalling safe spaces for pupils to connect. We’ll help you zone areas with clear sightlines, nearby rest points and suitable heights so pupils of different ages and needs can use the space confidently, with furniture positioned to aid supervision and smooth movement.

Can furniture be used alongside outdoor gym equipment? caret-down

Absolutely. Seating near fitness areas offers rest, observation and small-group teaching points. Picnic benches can double as outdoor classrooms, while line markings create routes that link equipment with social spaces. Sunshine Gym plans layouts so playground furniture supports flow, reduces bottlenecks and frames activity zones, helping staff manage transitions between free play, structured PE and calm, reflective time.

How do playground line markings complement the furniture? caret-down

Line markings turn tarmac into purposeful activity areas. Sprint Tracks and Agility Race layouts support warm-ups and timed drills; Fitness Activity Zones and trails encourage self-directed games at break. When seating is positioned beside these routes, pupils can rest, observe and rotate between activities smoothly. This combination supports active learning, behaviour routines and efficient use of limited outdoor space.

What should we consider when planning a seating area? caret-down

Think about footfall, shade, visibility and adjacency to activity zones. Group benches to support small-group work and buddy schemes; place picnic units where supervision is simple and litter can be managed. Allow circulation around tables for mobility aids and pushchairs. Sunshine Gym will advise on spacing, surfacing and anchor methods so your playground furniture remains stable, accessible and easy to maintain.

Do you install and advise on layout? caret-down

Yes. We can help you map quiet areas, social hubs and activity routes, integrating benches, picnic units and line markings with existing features. Our recommendations consider movement flows, rest points and staff sightlines. With a clear plan, your playground gains practical seating, durable equipment and engaging markings that work together to support wellbeing, curriculum goals and a positive outdoor culture.

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