Cold Frame
Bring your outdoor space to life with our Cold Frame, a timber gardening station perfect for EYFS playgrounds and outdoor areas where children can plant, observe and nurture nature through hands-on learning.
Key features:
- Transparent cover allows year-round growing and protects seedlings from weather while giving children a clear view of plant growth.
- Accessible planting area to support multiple children working simultaneously.
- Smooth, sanded edges and child-height design ensure safe access and use in early years and primary school settings.
- Ideal for outdoor classroom areas, gardening zones and nature-based playground areas.
- Encourages planting, growing and harvesting activities in line with science, understanding the world and environmental education.
- Bespoke customisation and sizes available to suit your setting and requirements
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Book a consultationThe Cold Frame transforms any playground or outdoor learning space into a vibrant gardening hub where children can engage with nature, discover plant life cycles and take responsibility for growth and care. As they tend to their plants, water seedlings and monitor growth, children develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and a deeper understanding of science and the world around them.
Socially and emotionally, the Cold Frame supports collaborative projects, children plan what to plant, share responsibilities and reflect on progress together. This shared learning encourages communication, teamwork and confidence. In addition, having a dedicated growing environment outdoors helps strengthen links between the classroom and natural world, enhancing cross-curricular connections in science, geography and personal development.
Constructed from pressure-treated timber and designed to withstand the demands of busy early years and primary school playgrounds, the Cold Frame offers a low-maintenance yet highly engaging resource. By introducing real-world planting activities into outdoor learning, this station helps children become curious, capable and confident while turning playgrounds into meaningful, educational environments that support active, experiential learning. Ideal addition to any school allotment.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product name | Cold Frame |
| Dimensions | L 1.2m, W 0.6m, H 0.5m |
| Key Materials | Pressure Treated Redwood Timber; Clear Polycarbonate; Membrane |
| Mobility (optional) | No |
Please note, dimensions can be +/- 5cm
Physical development
Personal, social & emotional development
Understanding the world
Material guarantee
Guidance for use
- Must be used under supervision
- Visually inspect prior to each use
- Do not use abrasive liquids to clean
- For more details refer to your Eden Play maintenance manual
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