Investigation Station

Turn your outdoor area into a world of wonder with our Investigation Station, the perfect place for little scientists, explorers, and inventors to get hands-on with nature, messy play, and magical discoveries.

Key features:

  • Spacious tabletop with 2 mixing bowls for mixing, pouring, sorting, and exploring a range of materials
  • Open design allows children to work together, share ideas, and investigate side by side
  • The storage shelf below keep magnifiers, tools, and natural treasures tidy and ready for use
  • Perfect for sensory play, exploring natural materials, and messy play water and sand experiments
  • Supports curiosity-led learning linked to science, STEM, and the EYFS Understanding the World curriculum

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The Investigation Station invites children to roll up their sleeves and dive into hands-on exploration. Whether they’re mixing potions, studying leaves and bugs, or watching how water flows through different materials, it encourages play that’s packed with curiosity, imagination, and discovery.

Beautifully crafted from pressure-treated timber, this sturdy station stands up to outdoor play in all seasons. Its open layout allows children to gather around together, sparking teamwork, conversation, and problem-solving as they investigate their surroundings.

Perfect for nurseries, primary schools, and forest school environments, the Investigation Station links effortlessly to science and STEM learning while also nurturing creativity and communication. It turns every day into an adventure in exploration, where messy play meets meaningful learning.

FeatureDetails
Product nameInvestigation Station
DimensionsL 0.7m, W 0.7m, H 0.5m
Key MaterialsPressure Treated Redwood Timber; Birch Plywood; Stainless Steel Bowl
Mobility (optional)Yes

Please note, dimensions can be +/- 5cm

Physical Development

Physical development

Enhances fine motor skills through manipulation of objects and tools.
Communication & Language

Communication and language

Supports discussion, explanation and vocabulary development, linked to EYFS speaking and listening.
Expressive Arts & Design

Expressive arts & design

Inspires creative experimentation, linking STEM activities with imaginative exploration.
Understanding the World

Understanding the world

Encourages scientific inquiry, observation, and experimentation, promoting curiosity and problem-solving.

Material guarantee

Guarantee
8 year guarantee on pressure treated redwood timber

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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