{"id":22856,"date":"2026-02-10T14:29:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T14:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearecapco.com\/news\/welcome-to-guildenacre-at-helmingham-hall\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T14:29:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T14:29:21","slug":"welcome-to-guildenacre-at-helmingham-hall","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/wearecapco.com\/us\/news\/welcome-to-guildenacre-at-helmingham-hall\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Guildenacre at Helmingham Hall"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are very pleased to announce the opening of a brand-new immersive adventure playground, Guildenacre, at the stunning Helmingham Hall and Gardens in Suffolk.<\/p>\n

This summer, families visiting the estate will be able to explore an imaginative new woodland play destination designed and built by our in-house team.<\/p>\n

Woven into the existing woodland setting, Guildenacre is an immersive outdoor play experience inspired by the natural habitats and stories of the surrounding estate.<\/p>\n

At the heart of the experience is a narrative-led journey, where children are invited to discover four special guardian animals who protect the forest with the help of the magical Whispering Oak Tree. Subtle references to Helmingham\u2019s history and heritage are also hidden throughout the playground, including a flying Pegasus inspired by the family\u2019s coat of arms, encouraging children to look closely and discover every corner of the site. <\/p>\n

Designed for children of all ages, Guildenacre blends adventurous physical play with imaginative storytelling and simple learning opportunities, including themed activities and stamp stations that can be collected along a dedicated trail.<\/p>\n

Four unique play worlds to explore<\/h2>\n

Each of the four play areas is themed around one of the guardian animals and their natural habitat, offering a varied and progressive play journey.<\/p>\n

Flint\u2019s Hollow \u2013 home of Flint the Badger<\/h4>\n

With distinctive badger-stripe detailing across the turret tops, Flint\u2019s Hollow invites children to explore tunnels, burrows and two-storey lookout points. From the highest level, explorers can swoop back down to the forest floor via a covered, twisting slide. <\/p>\n

Eira the Owl\u2019s Canopy Keep<\/h4>\n

Set high among the trees, the Canopy Keep can be reached by a timber walkway or rope ladder. A stargazing deck offers a dramatic elevated destination, while talking tubes allow children to send secret messages to fellow adventurers below. <\/p>\n

The Elderglade \u2013 protected by Atlas the Stag<\/h4>\n

The largest of the structures, the Elderglade provides a rich mix of physical challenges, including climbing walls, tunnels, ladders, multi-level walkways, bridges and a series of long, exciting slides.<\/p>\n

The Ember Den \u2013 watched over by Vex the Vixen<\/h4>\n

Designed to encourage confident and exploratory play, the Ember Den includes a high adrenaline zip line, a separate zip line for younger explorers, racing slides, ground-level play trails and balance beams. This area is particularly well-suited to older children looking for higher levels of challenge. <\/p>\n

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