The BRIT School, Britain’s only free Performing Arts and Technology School, have found the eight octagonal table and seating pods we provided for them so successful that they are looking to increase their numbers around the school. Designed to be disassembled into to halves to facilitate moving, yet heavy enough to dissuade the burliest of sticky fingers, each table will comfortably seat eight people. This unique and contemporary design is equally at home on grass as on hard surfacing, and where damp conditions exist, each unit can be linked via timber walkways to create a series of islands. On uneven ground, adjustable pads are available to level each table and a wheelchair accessible version is available.

As well as this rubber surfacing, we also offer Wetpour surfacing, ‘astro turf’-type synthetic turf, tarmac and coloured concrete surfacing, as well as natural materials.

From sky to ground and all the fun bits in-between, Sun and Shade are able to provide you with a complete turn-key service for all your grounds development needs. As well as Outdoor Classrooms, Play Structures, School Waiting Areas, Metal Canopies, Bespoke Shelters, Amphitheatres, Lean-tos and so on, we offer a free and comprehensive design service, advising you of the most effective and economic ways to plan your outdoor space.

Full Project Management.

Our clients are usually pretty busy people and we at Sun and Shade are determined not to become yet another stress centre. With regular communication between each projects’ dedicated manager, the operational planning team and yourself during the installation process, we offer assurance that your project will come in on time and on budget, freeing you to concentrate on what you do best.

If you have any projects in mind, have a chat with us now on 01730 231866.

Teachers and pupils alike are certainly reaping the benefits of their new lean-to shelter during this spell of pretty extreme weather!! Our specialist polycarbonate roof panels filter 100% of the sun’s harmful rays whilst, thanks to the translucency of each panel, maintaining a light and cool space beneath.

This outdoor canopy was an affordable and stylish way of covering over 34 metres square of ground space.

Beachcomber Shelter.

The centre has long been a flagship for UK children’s centres and Sun and Shade have relished the challenge of creating a series of shelters that blend sympathetically into the existing landscape. The shelter above has been designed to span a cascading water play area, and our specialist translucent polycarbonate roof panels provide a pleasant space to shelter, filtering 100% of the sun’s harmful UV radiation. The centre wanted to reflect the naturalness of the area and we responded by designing a very contemporary shelter but drawing on influences of  beach huts.

Our Roman shelter

An existing stage has been covered with our classical Roman shelter. The area between an adjacent mound (bottom left of picture) and the stage is prone to flooding, and the addition of a timber boardwalk lends further drama to the space as well as keeping little feet dry!