Creating Natural, Purposeful Outdoor Spaces for Play and Reflection
Client
Ewell Castle Prep School
Location
Ewell, Surrey
Project
Scramble Stack & Memorial Reading Garden
Overview
Ewell Castle Prep School approached us with a vision for two meaningful outdoor spaces– a play structure and reading space to honour a much-loved teacher. We have designed a Scramble Stack Play Area to support physical development and a Memorial Reading Garden- offering a calm place for reading, reflection, and wellbeing.
We crafted a bespoke timber scramble stack designed to encourage active, open-ended play, with a strong focus on natural aesthetics and physical development. With a focus on quiet reflection and learning in nature, the reading garden was designed to foster literacy. We enhanced the space by:
Safe and challenging outdoor activities supporting balance, movement and gross motor development.
A calming setting designed to foster literacy, learning in nature and connection focused on quiet reflection. Eco-conscious layout support wildlife and biodiversity.
With pollinator-friendly plants create natural seating for group and solo reading moments.
Stocked with books to promote literacy in a calming setting.
We retained some of the original features, including the archway and rear shelter. Eco-conscious layout to supports wildlife and biodiversity, creating a true nature-based educational environment.
We handcrafted a bespoke Timber Scramble Stack using hardwood Robinia timber, known for its:
“The garden looks even better every day as the flowers and plants grow.
The children are loving it!!
I would recommend Amy Ezzard and her team to anyone who has a school playground project”
— Georgina Bean, Head of School
We use responsibly sourced timber and eco-conscious design principles to provide schools with bespoke solutions. Every school is unique, and so is every project we create, making sure it fits your space perfectly. Our designs are purpose-driven, we believe play and learning should go hand in hand with wellbeing and nature. Our experienced team will support you from thoughtful design to skilled installation, bringing passion, care, and creativity into every project.
Whether you’re planning a reading garden, outdoor classroom, or a full playground transformation, we bring purposeful outdoor spaces to life.
