The Northumberland canopy system has been developed for projects where pedestrian movement and outdoor activity spaces require consistent shelter.
Typical applications include:
• Covered walkways between school buildings
• Sheltered playground and recreation areas
• Outdoor classroom and learning zones
• Main entrance approaches and waiting areas
• Multi-use social and dining spaces
As a practical outdoor classroom canopy, Northumberland helps schools maximise outdoor space throughout the year.
Northumberland is available in two structural formats, allowing specifiers to choose the most appropriate solution for site constraints.
Cantilever Design Option
The cantilever format is ideal where two rows of uprights cannot be accommodated due to obstructions such as:
• Existing underground services near buildings
• Doorways and emergency exits
• Windows and façade access requirements
• Narrow circulation routes
Symmetric Design Option
The symmetric configuration includes a central upright, providing balanced support for more open installations.
These options ensure the canopy can be tailored to suit both constrained sites and larger open campus areas.
The Northumberland canopy provides effective shelter from rain and sun, supporting safer and more comfortable outdoor use.
Key Benefits for Education Settings
• Weather protection for year-round outdoor activity
• Shaded cover for play and learning environments
• Lightweight tensile fabric aesthetic suited to modern campuses
• Adaptable design for varied site layouts
As a durable playground canopy, it helps create usable outdoor spaces even in challenging weather conditions.
A key advantage of the Northumberland system is its ability to traverse complex routes.
Layout Adaptability Includes
• Smooth accommodation of bends and corners
• Integration across changes in floor level
• Modular design suited to phased school developments
• Consistent shelter provision along circulation routes
This makes it particularly effective for larger school campuses and multi-building sites.
Northumberland can be enhanced with a range of specification options to meet aesthetic, safety, and functional requirements.
Available Options Include
• Framework powder coated to any standard RAL colour
• Coloured fabric options for branding or visual identity
• PETg infill panels for additional shelter
• UV glazed infill panels for improved durability
• UPVC or aluminium guttering and downpipes
These options allow the canopy to function as both an entrance canopy and a wider campus shelter system.
For improved safety and long-term performance, Northumberland can incorporate additional features.
Optional Enhancements
• LED lighting or solar lighting
• Protective post pads for impact-prone areas
• Full installation service across the UK and Ireland
These additions support secure, professionally delivered canopy provision for education environments.
The Northumberland school canopy is often specified alongside other Broxap products to create cohesive outdoor environments, including:
• Seating and picnic units for sheltered dining
• Cycle shelters and secure storage compounds
• Bollards and pedestrian management infrastructure
• Planters and street furniture for campus landscapes
This ensures consistent design across wider school and public realm developments.
The Northumberland school canopy offers a flexible tensile fabric solution for covered walkways, playground shelter, and outdoor classroom provision. With cantilever and symmetric design options, the ability to accommodate complex site layouts, and a wide range of finish enhancements, it provides dependable year-round protection for education environments throughout the UK and Ireland.
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