Friday 23 April 2021
The Queen with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the Duchess s Back to Nature garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, 2019
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From keen photographer to accomplished sailor, the Duchess of Cambridge has many strings to her bow. One among them is her aptitude for gardening, with Kate even having co-designed a series of ‘Back to Nature’ gardens in 2019 – the first of which was shown at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. An exciting space aimed at immersing children in nature, it’s now been reported that the garden may have influenced the redevelopment of a children’s playground at Sandringham.
The Children s Play Area at Sandringham is now open. Picture: Ian Burt
- Credit: Ian Burt
A new playground featuring replicas of iconic buildings from around the Queen s Royal Estate at Sandringham has opened.
The opening of the new play area was postponed due to the death of Prince Philip but Sandringham Estate announced it is now open to the public following the period of Royal mourning.
The Children s Play Area at Sandringham is now open. Picture: Ian Burt
- Credit: Ian Burt
Its centerpiece is a replica of the Appleton Water Tower which is inspired by the nearby Victorian landmark that was originally built to improve the quality of water supply at Sandringham House in 1877.
Adventure playground inspired by Kate Middleton has been built on Queen s Sandringham Estate in Norfolk
Playground was due to open on April 12 but was delayed after Prince Philip s death and period of mourning
Kate s Back to Nature garden at Chelsea Flower Show featured rope swing, tepee hideaway and tree house
Many buildings inspired by local landmarks, with the centrepiece a 26ft tall replica of Appleton water tower
Adventure playground inspired by Kate Middleton has been built on Queen s Sandringham Estate in Norfolk
Kate s Back to Nature garden at Chelsea Flower Show featured rope swing, tepee hideaway and tree house
Phase one of new woodland playground is now complete with an array of stunning treehouses and walkways
Stunning playground, which is modelled on famous local landmarks, is ready for opening on April 12
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1:34 PM February 23, 2021
The replica of Appleton Water Tower which is taking shape in the new adventure playground at Sandringham
- Credit: Chris Bishop
A playground fit for princes and princesses is taking shape during lockdown.
The new attraction at Sandringham includes replicas of historic buildings which stand on the Royal Estate.
Its centrepiece is a replica of the water tower which dominates the skyline at Appleton, around a mile from the Queen s Norfolk residence.
Appleton Water Tower, which has supplied water to the Royal Estate at Sandringham for almost 150 years
- Credit: Chris Bishop
The 25ft wooden building now rises into the pinewoods, while other structures are taking shape around it. It will house a water play feature and feature a slide.