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Learning in the fresh air

Our Garden

Our spacious garden gives children room to move, imagine, investigate and enjoy the outdoors throughout the year. Every area supports purposeful play while letting children follow their own curiosity.

Wooden play kitchen and slide under a canopy in the 1st Friends nursery garden

Learning in the fresh air

Space to explore

Outdoor play is an important part of every child’s day at 1st Friends. Our garden offers varied spaces where children can climb, balance, run and build confidence at their own pace.

The covered areas mean children can continue learning outside in changing weather, with opportunities for both energetic play and quieter activities.

  • All-weather outdoor access
  • Active and imaginative play
  • Room for group activities
  • Spaces for quiet discovery
Covered outdoor play area with a ball pit, storage and sensory toys

Learning in the fresh air

Adventure through play

Our wooden pirate ship, slide and open play areas invite children to create stories, work together and take safe, age-appropriate challenges.

These shared adventures help children practise communication, cooperation and problem-solving while developing their physical skills.

  • Climbing and balancing
  • Role play and storytelling
  • Confidence and coordination
  • Friendships and teamwork
Wooden pirate ship play structure under the garden canopy

Learning in the fresh air

Messy, sensory learning

From mixing at the mud kitchen to building in the sandpit and investigating natural materials, the garden makes hands-on learning part of everyday life.

Children can experiment freely, notice changes and express their ideas in an environment designed for curiosity and creativity.

  • Mud kitchen
  • Sand and construction play
  • Sensory experiences
  • Creative exploration
Large wooden sandpit prepared with outdoor toys
Pirate ship, slide and covered play space in the nursery gardenOpen play area in the 1st Friends nursery garden

Come and see our garden

We would love to welcome your family, show you around and answer any questions about life at 1st Friends.

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