About Playground Tiles UK | EN1177 Certified Safety Surface Specialists
Playground Tiles UK is a specialist supplier of EN1177-certified rubber playground tiles, safety surfacing, rubber grass mats and ground reinforcement products, trusted by schools, nurseries, local authorities and commercial contractors across England, Scotland and Wales.
We exist to make playgrounds safer. Every product we supply meets or exceeds the EN1177 impact attenuation standard — the UK and EU benchmark for playground safety surfacing — so that schools, councils and parents can be confident that every fall is cushioned by a surface independently certified to protect children.
What We Supply
Our core range covers the full spectrum of playground safety surfacing needs:
- Rubber playground tiles (20mm–40mm) — interlocking tiles covering critical fall heights from 0.6m to 2.0m. Available in Black, Green, Red, Grey and Sand. Suitable for school playgrounds, nurseries, public parks and garden play areas.
- High-impact tiles (up to 100mm) — TÜV-certified tiles for critical fall heights up to 3.0m. The specification choice for adventure play structures, high climbing frames and large public installations.
- Rubber grass mats — EN1177-compliant loose-lay mats for grass substrates, widely used under home climbing frames and in early years outdoor settings.
- Rubber grass tiles — 1m × 1m artificial turf + rubber base tiles for instant, maintenance-free green surfaces on patios, balconies and garden play areas.
- Ground stabilising mesh — polypropylene reinforcement grid for permeable driveways, car parks, event grounds and playground access routes.
- Ramped edges and corner pieces — professional perimeter finishing pieces that eliminate trip hazards at tile edges.
- Hopscotch tile sets — numbered, colour-coded rubber tiles for curriculum-linked active play.
Why EN1177 Certification Matters
EN1177 (Impact-Attenuating Playground Surfacing) is the European standard that defines the minimum shock absorption performance required from playground surfaces. Every tile we supply carries EN1177 testing documentation — which means you have the evidence required for:
- School and nursery Ofsted inspections
- Local authority procurement and approval processes
- RoSPA playground inspections
- Insurance assessments and public liability requirements
- Planning applications where safety surfacing is specified
For more demanding installations, our Dflect range carries independent TÜV certification — where testing has been conducted by an accredited third-party body, not self-declared. This provides the highest level of documented safety assurance available in the market.
Who We Supply
Playground Tiles UK supplies a broad range of customers, from individual homeowners to national contractors:
- Primary and secondary schools — playground resurfacing, EYFS outdoor areas, trim trail safety surfacing, sports court edging
- Nurseries and childcare settings — compliant EN1177 surfacing for EYFS environments
- Local authorities and councils — public park installations, community playground upgrades, accessible play areas
- Playground installation contractors — supply-only for professional install teams
- Leisure and sports facilities — outdoor gym equipment safety surfacing, trim trails, activity zones
- Homeowners and garden designers — domestic climbing frames, garden play areas, patio and balcony surfaces
- Holiday parks and venues — event ground protection, permanent play area installations
Free UK Delivery on All Orders
All orders are delivered free to mainland UK addresses. We work with trusted carriers to ensure playground tiles arrive on time and undamaged, with tracking provided on every shipment. For large or pallet orders, please contact us to arrange delivery details.
Expert Advice — No Charge
Choosing the right playground tile isn't always straightforward — the correct thickness depends on the height of your equipment, the substrate, and the installation method. Our team is available to advise on critical fall height calculations, EN1177 compliance requirements, installation methods and the right product for your specific application.
Call us on 01744 520110 or email sales@playgroundtiles.uk — we'll help you specify the right product first time.
Our Commitment to Safety
Safety is the foundation of everything we do. We will not list or supply products that cannot demonstrate EN1177 compliance for their stated critical fall height. Our product descriptions include accurate critical fall height data, installation guidance, and links to safety documentation — because a buyer who understands what they're installing makes a safer playground.
We believe that the quality of a playground surface should be measured by what happens when a child falls — not by how the product looks in a catalogue. Every tile we stock has been selected specifically because it protects children.
Contact Us
- Phone: 01744 520110
- Email: sales@playgroundtiles.uk
- Address: Playground Tiles UK (a trading name of Express Matting Services Ltd), Unit 1B, The Summit, Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 5HG, United Kingdom