Giant Marble Runs
Get the ball rolling with your unique installation
After winning the contract to design and install the Giant Marble Run trail at Forestry England’s Alice Holt site, we are in the process of creating more unique marble runs at some very exciting locations. Will yours be the next bespoke trail to be built?
Giant marble runs are great intergenerational fun; they invite the whole family to explore and interact with the surrounding environment through play, no one is too little or too old.
Any theme, any length, any location
Every marble run we design and install is tailored to its specific location, whether it’s a standalone feature, integrated into the existing landscape or a combination of both. Our talented creative team thrives on developing fresh and imaginative ball run concepts.
Marble run trails offer a unique way to combine play with the natural environment. Whether subtly woven into the surroundings or designed as eye-catching, themed focal points, they encourage hands-on, interactive play in any setting.
Their form is entirely flexible, shaped by story, theme or terrain; they can be gentle, meandering paths that invite quiet exploration or fast-paced tracks that race through dynamic landscapes.
Imaginative and adaptable, our marble runs spark curiosity, encourage discovery and create meaningful connections with the environment, whether in urban spaces or in the heart of nature.
"Green Play Project have done a lot of works on our site and we are always keen to have them included in future projects. Communication is always clear before, during and after works take place and the team are all friendly and approachable.”
Max Gravestock, Site Manager, Alice Holt Forestry England
Business Benefits
In addition to enhancing your visitor experience with a fun and engaging attraction, giant marble runs can also deliver valuable financial benefits.
Expand Visitor Audience
Marble runs have broad appeal, their interactive nature captivates children of all ages, making them especially popular with multi-generational families. Adults often find themselves drawn in, either through a sense of nostalgia or by engaging alongside their children. Thoughtfully designed with accessibility and inclusivity in mind, marble runs also offer multi-sensory elements that benefit visitors with additional needs, ensuring a welcoming experience for all.
Increase length of stay
Marble runs naturally encourage increased length of stay by inviting visitors to slow down, explore and engage with each part of the installation. Creating memorable experiences means families will often revisit different parts of the trail or repeat favourite sections. Marble runs transform natural spaces into interactive, exciting destinations, attracting both tourists and day visitors and encouraging longer stays and repeat visits.
Wooden ball sales
In addition to our installations, you can purchase custom made wooden balls, crafted by our sister company. These can be tailored in size, timber type, finish and branding, offering a unique keepsake or retail opportunity for your site. Perfect to purchase at gift shops or visitor centres, they add a personal and memorable touch that encourages return visits and repeat play. Opportunities for decoration workshops can also be a fun way enhance the overall experience.
Alice Holt Giant Marble Trail
Video courtesy of Alice Holt.
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