Woolwich Adventure Playground

London Borough of Greenwich

Designed by APES in close consultation with council officers, children and staff, this entire site was rebuilt as its existing structures were in a terrible state of disrepair. The key features include a very long zip-line (approximately 50m), plus a double-decker bus with scramble nets, a slide and a fireman’s pole inside. We also provided a slice of British history through the installation of Little Apple, a former battleship’s tender (a boat that brought goods to and from ships) involved in the D-Day landings. After the Second World War she was renamed Little Apple and converted into a cruising yacht licensed by Greenwich Yacht Club. When she was no longer seaworthy, she was donated by Andy Pledger of Greenwich Yacht Club to the playground.

Year
2010

Location
London Borough of Greenwich

Build Time
6 & 1/2 weeks

Price
£49,000