William Eichler 12 September 2025

Edible playgrounds sprout up in Sunderland schools

Edible playgrounds sprout up in Sunderland schools image
Edible Playground © Gardens by Design / Shutterstock.com.

Three primary schools in Sunderland are embracing outdoor learning with the installation of new Edible Playgrounds.

Barmston Village, Gillas Lane, and Hetton Lyons primaries now have dedicated spaces where children can grow fruit, vegetables, and herbs while exploring health and wellbeing.

Designed by Trees for Cities and funded by Bauer Media Outdoor, the playgrounds feature raised beds, vertical growing areas, greenhouses, and seating. They aim to give pupils hands-on experience of gardening, encouraging healthy eating habits and a deeper connection to nature.

Cllr Kelly Chequer welcomed the initiative, highlighting its role in helping children ‘build confidence, spend more time outdoors, and develop healthy habits they can carry through life.’

Mary King of Trees for Cities said the project will help pupils ‘build a lifelong connection to nature,’ while Bauer Media Outdoor’s Will Ramage emphasised the importance of partnerships in creating greener, healthier school environments.

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