Branching out! Local housebuilder encourages Tiverton youngsters to ‘please play here’ with FREE explorer packs

A housebuilder in Tiverton is encouraging children to play outside more this summer and embrace the nature on their doorstep by giving away free explorer packs. 

Redrow South West is offering free ‘explorer packs’ at its Blundell’s Grange development for a limited time during the summer holidays. The packs are part of a nationwide initiative to get children outdoors with their friends and family.  

The ‘explorer packs’ have been launched in response to Redrow’s annual community play report, which has revealed that 72% of grandparents and 66% of parents in the South West say children are continuing to spend less time outside than they did growing up. 

The survey of 2,000 UK adults including grandparents and parents of 4-17-year-olds revealed that 51% of parents across the region admit their child can't play outdoors independently because there aren't safe routes to green spaces for them to walk to. Parents and grandparents also revealed that 62% of their children and grandchildren prefer to spend time playing indoors or on screens.

With Redrow looking to create a better way to live for children, the housebuilder is providing explorer packs* at Blundell’s Grange this summer, which include mini magnifying glasses, wildflower seeds, mini bug catcher nets, bug stickers, crayons and seeded paper to grow your own plants at home.  

Sian Smith, Sales Director for Redrow South West, said: “With school officially out for summer, we’re thrilled to be offering explorer packs to children in Tiverton to encourage them to get to know the wonderful nature we have on our doorstep. 

“Here at Redrow South West, all of our developments are thoughtfully designed to be as play-friendly as possible, with wider streets and cul-de-sacs. Green spaces and playgrounds on site really make our developments the ideal place for children to grow, learn and explore. 

“We’re proud to be setting the standard for other developers in prioritising children’s need for outdoor play and look forward to welcoming playmakers of all ages to pick up their packs. With limited numbers available, we’d encourage anyone interested to be quick to avoid disappointment – may the forest be with you!” 

Placemaking and the concept of play is a key priority at all Redrow developments, with designated open spaces, play-on-the-way spaces and multi-functional green corridors to encourage resident interaction and promote a better way to live. 

Blundell's Grange is on the outskirts of a thriving, characterful market town of Tiverton, surrounded by open countryside and with excellent transport connections, this development offers buyers an enviable quality of life. These two to five-bedroom homes are situated on the edge of bustling town with excellent commuter links to Exeter, Taunton and Bristol, while parents of growing families will be pleased to find a selection of schools rated highly by Ofsted nearby, and a range of private schools too. 

To find out more, visit: www.redrow.co.uk/south-west/devon

*The explorer packs will be available subject to availability and while stocks last