TouchWood was founded in 2002 on the fundamental idea that play is an essential part of childhood. And when we say “play”, we really mean it – not structured, supervised, managed play – we mean old-school outdoor imaginative play, with mud pies, battles, hiding, stick bashing, war cries, pretending, listening, touching, experimenting, building, feeling, smelling. Everything we create is unique, and crafted from locally-sourced durable woods like larch, chestnut and oak, so they look beautiful and blend seamlessly with their natural landscape or provide a hint of woodland magic to more urban locations. TouchWood’s Founder, Joe Cooper, says: “Each project is unique, that’s what makes them such a joy to work on. Play is so important. I’m a firm believer in the importance of creating natural playgrounds where modern children can learn to understand what it means to take risks. But I’m also passionate about creating beautiful environments that complement their surroundings and that parents, grand-parents and carers want to spend time in too.”