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Trusted Canopy Solutions for Schools, Healthcare & Commercial Spaces
Established in the late 1970s, Kensington Systems has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative canopy solutions across the UK. Our expertise spans the design, manufacture, and installation of durable outdoor structures for education, healthcare, commercial, and leisure sectors. With ISO 9001 accreditation since 2002 and a commitment to sustainability through solar-integrated canopies, we combine technical excellence with exceptional client service. Our end-to-end project management ensures seamless delivery, from initial consultation to final installation.Backed by a 25-year warranty on canopy frames and a team of DBS-checked professionals, we prioritise safety, reliability, and long-term value. Our partnerships with financing providers and focus on eco-friendly materials reflect our dedication to accessible, future-proof solutions. With hundreds of successful installations, including solar canopies that reduce energy bills by up to 10,000 annually, we remain at the forefront of outdoor space innovation.
Services
Solar Canopies
Outdoor Dining Shelters
MUGA Sports Canopies
Covered Walkways
Playground Shelters
Timber Canopies
Shade Sails
Enclosed Canopies
Healthcare Canopies
Commercial Canopies
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of experience in canopy design and installation
- ISO 9001-certified quality management systems
- DBS-checked installers for school and healthcare projects
- Free site surveys and bespoke visualisations
- 25-year warranty on all Spaceshade canopy frames
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
What people say
Excellent product quality
Swift and easy process
Outstanding from start to finish
Significant energy savings
Well-fitted and finished
Services
Solar Canopies
Our solar canopies integrate photovoltaic panels into durable outdoor structures, generating renewable energy while providing weather protection. Ideal for schools and businesses aiming to reduce energy costs and carbon footprints, these canopies offer dual functionality. With options for retrofitting or new installations, they combine sustainability with practical space utilisation.
Outdoor Dining Canopies
Designed to expand dining capacity, these canopies create all-weather spaces with optional side walls, heating, and lighting. Modular construction allows installation in courtyards or tight areas without cranes. They provide cost-effective alternatives to building extensions, enhancing student wellbeing through improved outdoor facilities.
MUGA Sports Canopies
Multi-use game area (MUGA) canopies offer clear-span coverage for sports and events, featuring optional lighting and solar panels. Their design minimises support posts while maximising usable space, enabling year-round activity in schools and leisure facilities without compromising structural integrity.
Covered Walkways
These weatherproof walkways connect buildings with options for solar integration, lighting, and side walls. Designed for schools and healthcare facilities, they ensure safe, dry passage while incorporating energy-efficient features and low-maintenance materials for long-term durability.
Playground Shelters
Protecting play areas from rain and UV rays, these shelters feature non-fragile roofs, coloured frames, and optional solar panels. They enable year-round outdoor learning and play, with modular designs accommodating wheelchair access and customisable layouts for educational environments.
People
Laurie Huntley
Canopy Consultant
With over 20 years' experience, Laurie specialises in tailored outdoor space solutions, ensuring client requirements are met with expert guidance from initial design to project completion.
Harriette Shepperdley
Head of Business Development
Harriette identifies strategic partnerships and growth opportunities, driving innovation in canopy design while maintaining focus on client satisfaction and market expansion.
Clifford Huntley
Head of R&D
Clifford leads product innovation, developing cutting-edge canopy features like solar integration and modular systems that address evolving client needs across sectors.
Garth Huntley
Design & Technical Manager
Garth ensures technical precision in every project, overseeing engineering details to guarantee flawless installations that meet structural and aesthetic requirements.
Sheldon Huntley
Project Manager
Sheldon coordinates installations with meticulous organisation, ensuring projects complete on time and to client specifications while maintaining open communication throughout.
Questions
What types of canopies do you offer for schools?
We provide solar canopies, outdoor dining shelters, playground covers, covered walkways, and MUGA sports canopies tailored to educational needs.
Do I need planning permission for a school canopy?
Most canopies qualify as permitted development, but we provide CGI visualisations to support planning applications if required.
How long does canopy installation take?
Lead times typically range from 6–10 weeks from deposit to installation, depending on project complexity.
Are your canopies environmentally friendly?
Yes, our solar-integrated canopies reduce carbon emissions and energy bills while using recyclable materials.
What warranties do you offer?
All Spaceshade canopy frames come with a 25-year warranty against corrosion and structural defects.
Can canopies be installed in tight spaces?
Our modular designs require no heavy equipment, making installations possible in courtyards and restricted areas.
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Reviews (3)
Craig Brocklehurst
Dec 10, 2021
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Really good service ,very helpful on drawings when asked for ,guys who completed install was very polite , efficient and on time
Martelle Slabbert
Nov 08, 2021
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Kensington supplied and fitted a stunning aluminium canopy 5m x 6m over the deck in our rear garden. Its a beautiful looking product that creates a fantastic outdoor area for eating and relaxing etc. Kensington were easy to deal with and delivered on time and their install guys did a great job. Very glad I chose them.
Ed Carpenter
Jun 10, 2021
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We appointed Kensington Systems Ltd to install a Spaceshade Canopy at Cotham School and couldn't have been more impressed. From the initial design meeting all the way through to the end of the project Kensington have been great. Our students really enjoy this new covered space that can be used all year around.
