The Xylophone Play Panel lets two children explore rhythm and melody together on a freestanding musical panel. Durable aluminium pipes sit across a weather resistant HDPE plate, each tuned to a different note. Curved blue panels frame the pipes between two galvanised steel posts. Children strike the pipes with the attached mallets to play tunes and rhythms. Because each pipe rings with its own tone, children quickly learn how pitch and sound connect. So they return to experiment with new rhythms every time they visit. The panel suits any playground, from quiet SEN gardens to busy primary school yards.
Key features of the xylophone play panel
Caloo builds the Xylophone Play Panel from galvanised and powder coated steel posts, finished to resist rust and fading. The aluminium pipes and HDPE plate withstand daily knocks from mallets and weather alike. Stainless steel or plastic capped screws keep the structure secure without sharp edges. Safe end caps protect every post top, made from rubber or polypropylene. The panel supports two children at once, so friends can play together and take turns composing simple tunes. Installation takes around an hour, making the panel quick to add to any playground scheme.
Caloo positions the xylophone pipes at an easily accessible height for children of different abilities. The design encourages sound stimulation, integration and easy access, so children who use wheelchairs can join in beside their friends. Striking a pipe needs only a light tap, not strength or fine grip. Because of this, the panel gives every child a genuinely shared activity. So the Xylophone Play Panel suits SEN and inclusive playgrounds, where equipment needs to welcome every child without singling anyone out.
Built to last
Caloo designs every panel to the BS EN 1176 play safety standard, backed by guidance from RoSPA. As a result, schools and councils can specify it with confidence. The steel structure carries a thirty year guarantee, while the HDPE plate carries a ten year guarantee against structural wear. Together they keep the Xylophone Play Panel sounding and looking good through years of outdoor play.
Pair the Xylophone Play Panel with other panels from Caloo’s Play Panels range, such as the Tongue Drum or Cam Chimes. Together they build a themed music corner where children explore rhythm, melody and sound in one dedicated space.
