Let your imagination run wild as we construct an amazing adventure playground at Stonehenge with Woodland Tribe. Hammers, saws and nails will be handed over to the children and their adults to build the play structure of their dreams. What will you create?

Playhenge is suitable for ages 4+. Children must be accompanied by an adult (minimum of one accompanying adult per three children). 

Due to the nature of the activity, this event may be noisy. Ear defenders will be available to borrow.

Please note that this experience is first come first served, and due to capacity, queues may form. Time within the experience will be restricted, but you are welcome to come back and have multiple build attempts throughout the day. Playhenge is included in the price of a Stonehenge ticket.

What people said last year:

“Amazing. One of the best activities our children have ever done.”

“Wonderful project. Amazing. 10/10”

“I feel happy when I come here. I get to build lots of stuff.” 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's all this about then?

It’s called Playhenge, a workshop for families to do playbuilding with wood and real tools.

What's the connection to Stonehenge?

The children take inspiration from Stonehenge and build their own version.

How long does it take?

The experience is first come first served and due to capacity queues may form. Time within the experience will be restricted, but you are welcome to come back and have multiple build attempts throughout the day.

Do children need an adult?

Yes, every child needs an adult. Max 3 children per adult, minimum 1 adult per child

Can younger children come in too?

Yes, but it is the parents’ responsibility to look after them

Are the structures safe?

Yes, staff are checking them all the time. But these ARE structures built by children. We are all risk assessing them all the time

Are the structures staying permanently?

No, they will be taken down at the end

My child is disabled can they take part too?

Yes, we can always make necessary adjustments for any child

Isn't this a bit risky for children?

We believe acceptable risk is good for children, it is part of the development process

Why is it important for children to build?

Children have always liked building. Lego, meccano, sandcastles. Adventure playgrounds have been around for over 70 years all over the world and part of that continuum.

Why don't the children wear gloves and goggles?

We find gloves and goggles just get in the way, children can't control the tools as well

Do you have a lot of injuries?

No because children are very careful and very good at making their own risk assessment based on a knowledge of their own capabilities

Where does the wood come from?

Slabwood is a byproduct of sawmills. We use a saw mill in Cirencester

What happens to the wood afterwards?

We are donating it to adventure playgrounds and community projects and using it at other events this summer.

Do children hit their fingers a lot?

Surprisingly not - but when it does happen a kiss better from the parents usually works and they very rarely do it again

What do you do with splinters?

We advise parents on how to remove them as we are not allowed ourselves.

Can I take photos?

You can take photos for personal and non commercial use.