At The Playground Company, based in the heart of Cheshire, we’ve seen a surge in schools across the North West of England investing in their outdoor play spaces - and for good reason. From Manchester to Merseyside, and Lancashire to Cumbria, forward-thinking schools are realising the long-term value of well-designed playgrounds. If you’re a headteacher, site manager, or school governor in the North West, here’s why upgrading your playground equipment in 2025 is more important