Company Research Report: Flights of Fantasy
Company Overview
Name
Flights of Fantasy
Mission
Custom-made children's play equipment: "You dream it, we build it."
Founded
Flights of Fantasy was promised into existence in the late 1980s by its founder, Russell Bowlby.
Founder
- Russell Bowlby
- A skilled craftsman who began by constructing a playhouse for his son, leading to the inception of Flights of Fantasy Creative Play. This initial project laid the groundwork for high-quality, custom-made play equipment and has set the standard for the business for over 30 years.
Key People
- Russell Bowlby: Founder and lead designer, actively involved in turning client ideas into reality.
Headquarters
- Location: Unit 2, Fern Hill, Dersingham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6HT, United Kingdom
Number of Employees
No information is available.
Revenue
No information is available.
Known For
Flights of Fantasy is renowned for creating bespoke, luxury play equipment and themed children’s play areas, which include unique wooden creations like trains, ships, replica landmarks, tree houses, sculptures, and the company's signature luxury playhouses. They are especially known for their expertise in themed play areas, which they adapt to reflect the desires and imaginations of their clients.
Products
Product Offerings
Flights of Fantasy offers a wide array of bespoke products which include:
- Indoor Play Areas
- Multi Play Towers & Wooden Climbing Frames
- Outdoor Play Areas
- Pirate Ships
- Play Castles & Forts
- Play Equipment
- Play Tractors & Farm Machinery
- Play Trains
- Playhouses
- Replica Landmarks & Miniatures
- Rooftop Play Areas
- Seating & Picnic Areas
- Trim Trails
- Tree Houses & Raised Platforms
- Wooden Carvings
High-level Description & Key Features
1. Custom Play Equipment
- Using sustainable timber and the finest design and materials to handcraft individualised play equipment as per client specifications.
2. Indoor and Outdoor Play Areas
- Tailored to fit almost any theme clients can conceive of, ensuring safe yet engaging play experiences.
3. Multi-play Constructions
- Comprised of intricate designs combining various play elements such as towers and climbing frames.
4. Replica Landmarks & Miniatures
- Realistic or stylized recreations of famous landmarks or personal themes, encouraging imaginative and thematic play.
5. Safety and Durability
- Created in compliance with RoSPA safety standards ensuring the utmost priority on the user’s safety.
Recent Developments
New Products
- Pirate Ship at Bolton Abbey Wharfedale: Added to their collection, enhancing the storytelling aspect of play by the river.
- Wind Powered Pirate Ship for Grantown Playgroup: Eco-friendly collaboration partially funded by Berry Burn wind farm, showcasing commitment to sustainable practices.
New Features
No information is available regarding specific new features added to existing products.
Partnerships
- Opening of Quercast Sawmilling: Launch of a specialist hardwood sawmill which supports new websites promoting oak and sweet chestnut decking.
Conclusion
Flights of Fantasy has established itself as a reputable entity in the bespoke children's play equipment sector by adhering to an ethos of imagination-driven projects. Their pioneer, Russell Bowlby, upholds a legacy of innovative design and craftsmanship, crafting mini parallel worlds for children and echoing "if you can dream it, we can build it." Their engagement with all aspects of production, from conception to installation, positions them as a comprehensive service provider in luxury play installations.
