Brilliance at Britannia Royal Naval College – June 2022

What Did Rhino Play Install For The Royal Navy College?

Here at Rhino Play, we have a wide variety of playground equipment, designed with children in mind, encouraging them to run, jump, slide, and climb either individually or as part of a group. The college had specified they wanted several elements included in the new playground which tie in with the maritime theme, for obvious reasons.

To ensure we matched their brief, we designed and installed a range of bespoke play equipment including:

• Sea dragon/monster triple balance beams – allowing children to practice their balance, agility and coordination skills while also igniting their imaginations with sea monster-style games!
• Rotating net roundabout cone – where children can practice their upper body strength and challenge themselves by climbing a rotating netted roundabout.
• HMS Drake – our boats, ships and nautical-themed crooked category climbing frames were a must-have for this naval build. The HMS Drake play boat is an attractive colourful play unit which children and adults can enjoy pretending they are sailing the high seas, or that they too are in the navy! The horizons are the limit to the fun children can have in the new playground!
• Shark Nest Swing & Themed Cradle Seat Swings and Flat Seat Swings – nothing beats the feeling of flying through the air. The sea-themed swings can be enjoyed by children and adults alike when visiting the playground.

Also included in the new playground was a sheltered roofed table, with sea creatures positioned on the roof. The sheltered seating area will allow parents or guardians to watch over the children as they play and enjoy the new playground.

What Did The Royal Naval College Have To Say About The New Playground?

The brand new play area was opened by the Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Andy Burns CB OBE, while he was visiting the college for their officer cadets passing out parade. As the guest of honour for the Easter parade, Andy Burns was asked to officially open the playground for the young children in attendance to enjoy.
Warrant Officer Reggie Slaughter, Base Warrant Officer for BRNC said: “The installation of this facility will enhance the “lived experience” for the families of our staff and officer cadets. We are committed to including the wider service family in our day-to-day business and this project is a big step in our ability to achieve this. The comments of excitement from our families are a clear indicator of how popular this project has been.”
The previous play area at the college was installed about 15 years ago and was looking worn, dated, and beyond economical repair.
Reggie continued “I applied for a grant through the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes Fund, which was successful and, through a liaison with a local company “Rhino Play” of Newton Abbot, we designed a bespoke themed play area.”

How Can Rhino Play Help Revitalise Your Playground?

Having been designing, installing and maintaining playgrounds for almost 25 years, Rhino Play creates safe, fun and unique spaces where they can express themselves, make friends and burn off excess energy.

Find out more about how Rhino Play can help create your school’s or institution’s playground by contacting our knowledgeable team at info@rhinoplay.co.uk.