Shiver Me Timbers, Maryport
Case Details
Location
Northern England
Cumberland Council
Customer
Parks & Rec / UK Councils
Style
Freestanding, Play Systems
Age group
4+
Capacity
64+
Pirate Themed Destination Playground
Cumberland Council approached KOMPAN with a clear objective - to transform an outdated park in Maryport into a vibrant, pirate themed playground that would revitalise the area and attract more families. This project funded by the UK Government’s Levelling Up scheme, which was allocated to regenerate Maryport and boost the local economy.
The project was competitively tendered, and KOMPAN was selected for our high-quality playground equipment and innovative design. In consultation with the local community, Cumberland Council invited residents to vote on their preferred playground design. An overwhelming 70% chose the pirate ship playground theme, which complemented the site’s stunning location overlooking the harbourside.
"The fact the much-loved Shiver Me Timbers has been totally renewed has more than lived up to expectations, reflected by much increased ice cream and cafe take-out sales for us. It is now a fantastic free facility and will, for sure, draw Cumbrians and visitors alike in increased numbers."
Mark Vollers, Owner of Lake District Coast Aquarium and assists Cumberland Council and Maryport Town Council by managing the Shiver Me Timbers play area and splashpark
Creating a Seaside Playground with the ‘WOW’ Factor
Our brief was to deliver an inclusive space that would excite children of all ages and abilities. We incorporated a wide variety of play elements designed to inspire repeat visits, ensuring the playground would quickly become a favourite family destination. Durability was also key, given the coastal location, which we used coastal-hardy steel and TexMade posts, which are specifically designed to withstand harsh seaside conditions.
KOMPAN’s in-house installation team carried out the installation of the playground, offering a seamless end-to-end service from design, manufacture and through to installation. This ensured that every element met our high standards and provided Cumberland Council with confidence in the quality and consistency of the entire process.
Since opening Maryport has seen a 35% increase in footfall compared to the previous year, demonstrating the playground’s and the surrounding re-generation projects’ strong appeal and their role in drawing both local families and visitors to the town.
Our aim was to create a space that is accessible and enjoyable for everyone, all year round. Seeing families queueing to enter on opening day was a powerful testament to the success of the design and its immediate popularity!
PHYSICAL
Games area to help elevate fitness, muscle and bone strength, motor skills and cognitive function.
Cognitive
Joy of learning: curiosity, understanding of causal relationships and knowledge of the world
SOCIAL - EMOTIONAL
A safe space to help children nurture their social skills through teamwork and provide a sense of belonging. Decreasing a Child's stress and increasing their joy while on holiday.
Creative
Joy of creating: co-creation and experimenting with materialsProducts in this solution
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