Building on our strong partnership with the Lulworth Estate following our successful play area project at Lulworth Castle, we were invited to transform another one of their exceptional sites: Durdle Door Holiday Park.
Because a holiday park serves a completely different purpose than a tourist attraction, we approached the project with a fresh perspective.
“We want to create something for younger kids who perhaps can’t venture beyond the boundaries of the park, something central that brings kids together in a safe and fun environment’ - Durdle Door Holiday Park Manager
Their goal was clear: design a secure, community-focused playground tailored to younger children, giving parents complete peace of mind. Together, we evaluated potential locations while considering key environmental factors like drainage and shade. Once we agreed on the ideal spot, we took our measurements to wrap up an efficient initial visit.
Durdle Door needed a central hub to engage their younger guests and revitalise an underutilised area. However, they surprised us by bringing a clear concept to the table right from the start.
‘Given that we want to attract holidaymakers from the park to our sister site at the castle, it makes perfect sense to build a play fort ‘Lulworth Castle’ that excites the kids and encourages the whole family to see the real thing’ - Lulworth Castle Estate Manager
It was a brilliant concept. We always aim to weave a client's identity and heritage into our play spaces, so having such a strong, meaningful theme handed to us made the design process seamless and inspiring.
The primary challenge with this site was its central location, directly adjacent to several holiday homes. Because a castle concept was non-negotiable, we had to carefully balance scale: creating an impactful "wow factor" for children without towering over nearby residences or compromising their peace and privacy.
Through precise site measurements and multiple 3D render iterations, we fine-tuned the proportions to hit the perfect scale, ultimately securing approval for the final design.
“We’re happy to report no complaints have ever been made, just a brighter community full of happy faces.” - Luke Jay, Managing Director
The results speak for themselves. Kids love immersing themselves in medieval adventures, while parents appreciate the clear sightlines and safe environment that let them relax with complete peace of mind.
