Playground Markings in London

Name: Uniplay
Address: Units 3-5 Centurion Court, Centurion Way, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2NB, GB
Telephone: 0333 321 6699

Yes, we install playground markings right across London, from inner boroughs like Camden, Islington and Southwark out to Croydon, Ealing, Barnet and Bromley. Many London primaries sit on compact, older tarmac sites, so schools here choose us for smart zoning that turns a tight playground into distinct areas for active play, quiet time and the curriculum.

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Free design and site survey
Hard-wearing thermoplastic
Often installed in a day

Multi-sports court markings on a school playground, an example of our work for schools in London

Playground markings in London: Uniplay designs and installs the full range across the UK, from a single design to a whole playground.

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We install the full range of playground markings for London schools, nurseries and councils: educational grids like number lines to 100, alphabet snakes, world maps and clocks; sports and active markings such as netball and basketball courts, MUGA layouts and daily-mile tracks; fun games like hopscotch, snakes and ladders and mini roadways for road safety; and sensory circuits for SEND settings. We fit hard-wearing thermoplastic markings.

A free site survey and a scaled design
A detailed quote with no hidden costs, plus our price match promise
Fitted around your school calendar

Prices exclude VAT. Any site-dependent charges, for example an aborted visit or extra cleaning, are set out in our terms.

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What playground markings do we install in London?

We design and install the full range of playground markings across London, from educational grids and sports courts to sensory circuits and mini roadways, in hard-wearing thermoplastic.

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Why choose Uniplay for playground markings in London?

Dense inner-London boroughs with many older, compact primary sites where thoughtful zoning of a small tarmac playground matters more than raw space.

Do you install playground markings across all London boroughs?

We cover all London boroughs and the City, from central postcodes to the outer edges. That spans the very different sites you find across the capital: tight Victorian-era primaries in Hackney and Islington, larger academy grounds in the outer boroughs, and council parks such as Abbey Wood Park, which we marked for the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Our own in-house installation team travels from our Lancashire base to schools across the UK and Ireland. We plan each visit around your school calendar, so most schemes are fitted in a single day with minimal disruption.

Do you cover Kent, Surrey and Essex too?

Yes. As well as the London boroughs we install right across the South East, so schools in Kent, Surrey and Essex are well within our patch, from Bromley, Croydon and Kingston on the city's edge out to Guildford, Maidstone, Chelmsford and beyond. We have installed markings at schools such as Merrow Infant School in Guildford, Mereworth Primary in Kent and Frinton on Sea Primary in Essex. It is the same service wherever you are: a free on-site survey, a scaled design and a detailed quote, with most primary schemes fitted in a single visit.

How do markings help on a small inner-London playground?

Markings turn one shared tarmac space into clear zones so more children can play at once. Many inner-London primaries have a compact playground doing several jobs at break, so a sensible layout matters. We map active games to one area, a daily-mile loop or trim trail around the edge, and calmer educational or sensory markings to a quieter corner. Bright, anti-slip designs also draw children into physical play and cut the crowding that small sites can suffer.

Which markings suit London schools, academies and MATs?

The right mix depends on the age range and the curriculum, so we design each scheme around the setting. Primaries and infant schools often want number grids, alphabet trails, hopscotch and a mini roadway for road-safety lessons. Junior schools and academies tend to add sports court markings and a daily-mile track. For multi-academy trusts we can keep a consistent look across several sites, which thermoplastic markings hold well because they are professionally applied and durable. The Tapscott Learning Trust asked us to design and install a baseball pitch at Ranelagh Primary School in Stratford for the MLB First Pitch programme.

Can you mark council parks and play areas in London?

Yes. We work with councils as well as schools, including the Royal Borough of Greenwich at Abbey Wood Park, on parks, play areas and road-safety schemes. Councils use markings to zone open play spaces, add target and trail games, and reinforce safe routes. Because London surfaces are usually tarmac or macadam, we prepare the surface properly first, then apply preformed thermoplastic that stands up to heavy public use and the weather. We give a free site survey and a detailed quote before any work starts.

Areas we cover in and around London

We install for schools, nurseries, academies, multi-academy trusts and councils right across London and the surrounding area.

Barnet
Bromley

Playground markings we have installed

Snakes and ladders markings
Playground upgrade
Number-grid markings
Hopscotch markings

Playground projects in and around London

See the playground projects we have completed

Playground markings in London: your questions

How much do playground markings cost in London?

Individual markings usually start from around £50 to £300, and a typical primary-school package is often in the low thousands. The price depends on the number of designs, the area, the surface and access. We give a free design and a detailed quote, with no hidden costs and our price match promise. Prices exclude VAT. Any site-dependent charges, for example an aborted visit or extra cleaning, are set out in our terms and conditions.

How long does installation take?

Most schemes are fitted in a single day, and even larger schemes rarely need more than a couple. We plan the visit around your timetable, often in a holiday or over a weekend, so the playground is ready to use with minimal disruption. Thermoplastic cures quickly once applied.

Do you cover Watford, Romford and Kingston?

Yes. As well as every London borough, we cover Watford, Romford, Kingston, Bromley and the Home Counties, and we have installed markings at Cassiobury Infant & Nursery School in Watford. Tell us your postcode and we will be in touch as soon as possible.

Which schools and settings do you work with?

We work with primary, infant and junior schools, nurseries and EYFS settings, SEND and special schools, academies and multi-academy trusts, and local authorities across London for parks, play areas and road safety.

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Tell us about your site and we will send a free design and a detailed quote for your London school, nursery or play area.