Trusted School Canopy Design, Manufacture & Installation
Whether it's extending the classroom to take learning outside, expanding lunchtime provision with enclosed outdoor dining areas, or providing weather protection for staff and pupils with covered walkways...with our premium quality bespoke structures, and 40 years of continuous trading history, AMV Playgrounds is a partner you can trust.
We offer a comprehensive range of made-to-measure School Canopies designed to enhance outdoor spaces with versatility, durability and practicality. This diverse collection includes Playground Canopies, Entrance Canopies, Bin Stores, Secure & Lockable Roller Shutter Canopies, Large Outdoor Covered Seating Areas, as well as solutions for cycle, scooter and even vehicle parking.
Can I take this opportunity to thank you for the efficient service we have received from yourselves. The workmen were here before I arrived and had set to work, they cleaned up after themselves and left the playground looking good. I have no hesitation in recommending your professional company to others.
Thank you.
Janice Simmonds, Finance Officer
Crimble Croft Community Centre
A school’s outdoor space is an invaluable asset in nurturing young minds, helping them to learn and develop.
Here at AMV Playgrounds, we appreciate the challenges you face when trying to find not only the right play equipment, but the right playground equipment supplier to understand your needs.
SCHOOL CANOPIES FROM AMV PLAYGROUNDS
Crafted with precision, high-quality components, and an unbeatable 25-year warranty, ensuring peace of mind, these canopies not only
provide shelter from the elements but also add architectural elegance and colour to any learning environment.
With a commitment to sustainable UK engineering, precision craftsmanship and innovative design, AMV Canopies elevate outdoor
experiences whilst promoting safety, convenience, and aesthetic appeal.
OUTDOOR DINING CANOPIES FOR SCHOOLS
Introducing AMV Playground's innovative outdoor dining canopies, the perfect solution for schools, university campuses, public parks, and urban spaces alike. Designed to enhance outdoor dining experiences, our canopies offer a blend of functionality, durability, and aesthetic appeal.
Crafted with high-quality materials, these canopies provide shelter from the elements, allowing students, faculty, and visitors to enjoy meals comfortably in any weather. With a focus on versatility, our designs seamlessly integrate into various environments, creating inviting communal spaces.
AMV Playground's commitment to excellence ensures that our canopies not only meet but exceed expectations for safety, longevity, and sustainability. Whether it's enhancing the playground atmosphere, revitalising public parks, or fostering community engagement in urban settings, our outdoor dining canopies are the ideal choice for creating inviting and functional outdoor spaces. Elevate your outdoor dining experience with AMV Playground's canopies today.
SCHOOL ENTRANCE CANOPIES
Installing an Entrance Canopy at a school, nursery, college or university offers numerous benefits. It provides protection from the elements, ensuring students, visitors, and residents can enter and exit the premises comfortably regardless of weather conditions. Additionally, an Entrance Canopy can create a welcoming first impression and professional atmosphere for your premises, serving as a focal point, helping to identify and define the entrance area, and improve wayfinding for visitors.
An Entrance Canopy can also serve as a branding opportunity, utilising school brand colours, displaying logos or signage to promote your school values and mission. AMV have a wealth of knowledge and experience in canopy design, manufacture & installation and all our structures are manufactured to BS EN 1090.
COVERED WALKWAYS FOR SCHOOLS & COLLEGES
Installing a covered walkway offers protection from the elements and enhances accessibility ensuring safe passage between buildings or amenities for students, faculty, visitors, and guests regardless of weather conditions.
Choosing AMV Playgrounds as the designer and manufacturer of these canopies ensures top-notch quality, innovative design, and superior craftsmanship. With a proven track record in creating durable and aesthetically pleasing outdoor structures, AMV Playgrounds prioritises safety, functionality, and sustainability in their designs. Their expertise in customising solutions to fit specific needs ensures that the covered walkway seamlessly integrates into the existing school-scape while meeting the unique requirements of your educational setting, and the grounds you occupy. By selecting AMV Playgrounds, clients can trust in receiving a high-quality product backed by exceptional customer service and a commitment to excellence.
OUTDOOR CLASSROOM CANOPIES FOR SCHOOLS & NURSERIES
Outdoor learning has been shown to enhance student and pupils' engagement, focus, and overall well-being. Outdoor classrooms foster creativity, curiosity, and hands-on exploration, making learning more dynamic and memorable. It also promotes physical activity and connection with nature, contributing to health and development. An outdoor classroom canopies provide a flexible learning environment that can accommodate various teaching styles and activities. They also offer opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, such as science experiments, art projects, or literature discussions in a natural setting.
By selecting AMV Playgrounds, schools can trust in receiving a top-of-the-line product supported by excellent customer service and a dedication to educational excellence.
Fully Enclosed Canopies
An enclosed canopy offers a range of benefits for various settings such as providing enhanced security and protection, allowing for controlled access and safeguarding. The inclusion of roller shutters or gates ensures flexibility in usage, allowing the space to be opened up or closed off as needed. Additionally, the incorporation of fencing with grass and flower profiles adds aesthetic appeal, bringing natural elements into the environment and creating visually captivating patterns and shapes within the space. Furthermore, the fencing provides visibility while maintaining security, allowing for supervision and monitoring of activities within the enclosed area.
By selecting AMV Playgrounds, clients can trust in receiving a high-quality product backed by exceptional customer service and a commitment to excellence in both design and manufacturing processes.
Canopy Types Explained
Monopitch
Monopitch canopies and shelters are usually free standing and feature a single sloping roof, with one side higher than the other.
Advantages of this design include:
• Versatility
• Water runoff management
• Aesthetic appeal
• Cost-effectiveness
• Ease of installation
Ideal option for:
• Entrances
• Cycle Parking
• Playgrounds
• Extended classrooms
• Waiting areas
• Trolley bays
• Outdoor dining areas
Gullwing
A Gull Wing canopy is supported by a series of posts and beams, with the roof extending outwards on both sides, creating a distinctive shape resembling its avian namesake.
Advantages of this design include:
• Aesthetic Appeal: unique and modern look.
• Fewer Legs - increased space beneath canopy
• Water Runoff: reducing the risk of water damage to the structure and the area below the canopy.
• Ventilation: can create a natural flow of air, providing ventilation and reducing heat buildup.
• Versatility: can be customised to fit a variety of spaces
• Structural Integrity: durable and long-lasting option.
Ideal option for:
• Walkways
• Cycle Parking
• Schools
• Shopping Centres
• Hospitals
• Outdoor Play Areas
Cantilever
A cantilevered canopy extends horizontally from support legs on one side, without any additional support columns or braces on the outward side. It relies on the principle of a cantilever, where one end is anchored or supported while the other end extends freely.
Advantages of this design include:
• Does not require fixing to the building
• Can be designed to fit the space available
• Durable and low maintenance
• Increases usability and value of a space
Ideal option for:
• Walkways
• Business parks
• Schools/Universities
• Retail/Hospitality
Barrel Roof
Curved or arched roof resembling the shape of a barrel. This design creates a continuous, smooth curve along the length of the canopy. Barrel roof canopies are often used to cover entrances, walkways, or outdoor spaces.
Advantages of this design include:
• Barrel roof for water run-off
• Minimal design increases usable space beneath
• Does not require fixing to the building
• Low Maintenance
Ideal option for:
• Bicycle/motorbike parking
• Car parking
• Playgrounds
• Outdoor dining
• Walkways / entrances
• Waiting areas
Wall Mounted
Attached directly to a building's exterior wall. Unlike freestanding canopies, which have their own support structure, wall-mounted canopies rely on the building itself for support. They extend outward from the wall to provide shelter or shade over windows, doors, or outdoor spaces adjacent to the building.
Advantages of this design include:
• Minimal design increases usable space beneath
• Extends usable outdoor space
• Low Maintenance
Ideal option for:
• Entrances
• Outdoor classrooms
• Courtyard covers
• Cycle parking
Canopy Types Explained
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Monopitch
Monopitch canopies and shelters are usually free standing and feature a single sloping roof, with one side higher than the other.
Advantages of this design include:
• Versatility
• Water runoff management
• Aesthetic appeal
• Cost-effectiveness
• Ease of installation
Ideal option for:
• Entrances
• Cycle Parking
• Playgrounds
• Extended classrooms
• Waiting areas
• Trolley bays
• Outdoor dining areas
Gullwing
A Gull Wing canopy is supported by a series of posts and beams, with the roof extending outwards on both sides, creating a distinctive shape resembling its avian namesake.
Advantages of this design include:
• Aesthetic Appeal: unique and modern look.
• Fewer Legs - increased space beneath canopy
• Water Runoff: reducing the risk of water damage to the structure and the area below the canopy.
• Ventilation: can create a natural flow of air, providing ventilation and reducing heat buildup.
• Versatility: can be customised to fit a variety of spaces
• Structural Integrity: durable and long-lasting option.
Ideal option for:
• Walkways
• Cycle Parking
• Schools
• Shopping Centres
• Hospitals
• Outdoor Play Areas
Cantilever
A cantilevered canopy extends horizontally from support legs on one side, without any additional support columns or braces on the outward side. It relies on the principle of a cantilever, where one end is anchored or supported while the other end extends freely.
Advantages of this design include:
• Does not require fixing to the building
• Can be designed to fit the space available
• Durable and low maintenance
• Increases usability and value of a space
Ideal option for:
• Walkways
• Business parks
• Schools/Universities
• Retail/Hospitality
Barrel Roof
Curved or arched roof resembling the shape of a barrel. This design creates a continuous, smooth curve along the length of the canopy. Barrel roof canopies are often used to cover entrances, walkways, or outdoor spaces.
Advantages of this design include:
• Barrel roof for water run-off
• Minimal design increases usable space beneath
• Does not require fixing to the building
• Low Maintenance
Ideal option for:
• Bicycle/motorbike parking
• Car parking
• Playgrounds
• Outdoor dining
• Walkways / entrances
• Waiting areas
Wall Mounted
Attached directly to a building's exterior wall. Unlike freestanding canopies, which have their own support structure, wall-mounted canopies rely on the building itself for support. They extend outward from the wall to provide shelter or shade over windows, doors, or outdoor spaces adjacent to the building.
Advantages of this design include:
• Minimal design increases usable space beneath
• Extends usable outdoor space
• Low Maintenance
Ideal option for:
• Entrances
• Outdoor classrooms
• Courtyard covers
• Cycle parking
Why Choose AMV
Choosing AMV Playgrounds as the designer and manufacturer of these canopies ensures exceptional quality, durability, and functionality. With extensive experience in creating outdoor structures for educational environments, AMV Playgrounds understands the unique needs of schools and prioritises safety, sustainability, and customisation in their designs. Their innovative approach and attention to detail guarantee that the outdoor classroom canopy will seamlessly integrate into the school's landscape while providing a comfortable and inspiring learning environment. By selecting AMV Playgrounds, schools can trust in receiving a top-of-the-line product supported by excellent customer service and a dedication to educational excellence.