Poundbury - The Great Field Dorset

Historical buildings in the town recreated as play buildings

The British village of Poundbury near Dorchester in the county of Dorset is a model town that has been under construction since 1993 to implement the principles of sustainable development and design. King Charles played a key role in its conception and implementation, together with the Luxembourg urban planner and architectural theorist Léon Krier. The estate was built on land leased from the Duchy of Cornwall. The overall architectural concept is based on classicist and traditional architecture. The concept includes mixing social housing and private houses in a small-town structure, integrating green spaces and blending the estate harmoniously into the landscape.

On the playground, which Richter Spielgeräte designed together with its British partner Timberplay, historical buildings in the town were recreated as play structures in accordance with the customer's wishes. Specifically, these three buildings were involved: Buttermarket, Whistling Whitch and Brownsword. There are two areas in the playground, one for the little ones and one for older children, which is also interesting for teenagers. The playground was officially opened by King Charles in May 2022.