Foreshore Trust Pelham Playground Renewal Scheme

Hastings and St Leonards Foreshore Charitable Trust (FCT) has appointed Eibe Play Ltd to undertake the design, supply, and installation of new play equipment at the existing Pelham Beach Children’s Playground site. This playground is one of the town's most popular, and the focus of this project is on enhancing its inclusivity, ensuring that it is welcoming and enjoyable for children of all abilities.

Cllr Tony Collins, Chair of the Charity Committee, said: "I am delighted that work is going ahead on this new playground, I hope lots of people comment and look forward to seeing the final designs."

We are excited to reveal a new design proposal for the Pelham Beach Children’s Playground, which will provide an upgrade for this popular and well used playground, with fun modern play features and new accessible equipment. 

Here are some images of the proposed design:

This image shows an aerial view layout and design of the proposed new playground with multiple themed play elements throughout the play area, including swirling whirlpool designs, dolphin theming and a coral reef entrance area. 

This image shows an entrance view design of the proposed new playground, displaying new and inclusive play opportunities and themed designs as mentioned above. 

This image shows designs of new and inclusive play items, including a carousel and spinner. And also visuals of swirling whirlpools. 

This image shows designs of the middle section of the play area, including an accessible central ramp, inclusive shaded picnic area, multiple play panels and brand new ship stern. 

This image shows designs of the revamped brand new timber sandpit area with sand digger.

This image shows designs of some of the new play items including brand new ship stern, inclusive shaded picnic area and refurbished ship bow.

This image shows designs from the East entrance, including larger and more challenging climbing frame, inclusive play panels, double seat swing, revamped tunnels and hill and seating.

Have your say! 

The consultation closed on 11 February 2025. Thank you to everyone who responded. We will continue to communicate developments on this webpage. 

We want to hear from playground users before we confirm the final design. The consultation is now open, submit your feedback using this online form. 

Please submit your feedback by 11pm on Tuesday 11 February 2025.

We will also be hosting an event at the playground site, where members of the public can come and have a chat with the play company and ask any questions. The event will take place on Monday 27 January 2025 at the hut next to the Pelham Beach Children’s Playground on the seafront from 10am – 1pm. No need to book, just turn up.

Printed copies of the survey will be available during the public event on Monday 27 January.

As part of the community consultation, we will be visiting two local schools and a youth forum group. Further details on engagement events will be published here soon and shared across our social media channels.

If you have any questions, you can submit these via regeneration@hastings.gov.uk