The back seat gasped as we arrived at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground and it was easy to see why – the car park was enclosed by a brightly coloured play area, a...
MoreGet Active at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground, Bracknell
Peakfields Recreation Ground and Play Area, Frensham
Peakfields Play Area is a small playground that is surrounded by houses and has a playing field. The play area equipment is for children to the age of 14 years and...
MoreFeel Summery at Locks Ride Recreation Ground, Winkfield
Like the setting for a summer holiday, Locks Ride Recreation Ground has a play area with sand, water, hammocks and palm trees. Much of the play...
MorePlay and Explore at Oakhanger Play Area, Near Bordon
Oakhanger Play Area is a small but well-equipped adventure play area on the edge of Shortheath Common. It’s a great spot to play, picnic and walk. The play...
MoreChuff, Chuff, Chuff to Corfe Castle on the Swanage Railway
It’s not often you are given the chance to visit the 1940s but a trip on Swanage Railway is one of those occasions! This full-size heritage railway operates a range...
MoreBuild Sand Castles at West Wittering Beach, Near Chichester
On a sunny day, the sparkling, white sands and cool, blue waters of West Wittering Beach make you feel like you are abroad. The sand is soft and makes great...
MorePlunder a Shipwreck at Mudeford Quay Play Area, Christchurch
Next to Mudeford Quay there is a gorgeous adventure play area with a shipwreck, sea views, two beaches and even crabbing. The play equipment includes...
MoreClimb the Fort at Borough Hill, Petersfield
Borough Hill Recreation Ground and Play Area is a local play area on the side of a little hill with views of Butser Hill. It is also next to a railway line and a...
MoreFind a Secret Orchard at Normandy Common, Guildford
I have always loved the idea of finding a secret garden, so you can imagine how excited I was to stumble across a secret orchard on Normandy Common. And it’s not...
MoreThe Stansted Park Play Area, Havant, Portsmouth
Stansted Park has a wooden play area inside the Walled Garden and next to the cafe so the children can play while you eat. The play area has equipment that...
MoreDiscover Royal Victoria Country Park, Southampton
There is so much to do at Royal Victoria Country Park – paddle in the sea, follow a story trail, puff along on a miniature railway, tackle the orienteering course...
MoreMontgomery Road Play Area, Cove, Farnborough
Montgomery Road Play Area is a small play area for younger children in a residential area. The play equipment is for children under the age of 12 years old...
MoreFind Cobbett’s View on Wheatham Hill, Ashford Hangers
In 1822, William Cobbett was surprised to discover Wheatham Hill, “…out we came, all in a moment, at the very edge of the hanger! And never, in all my...
MoreFind the Sentinels at Hogmoor Inclosure, Bordon
Whether you’re tackling the natural play area, exploring the sandy trails, or tucked away in the bird hide, Hogmoor Inclosure is a wonderful place to climb...
MoreBufton Field Play Area, North Warnborough, Odiham
Bufton Field Play Area is a colourful play area with well looked after equipment, including a roundabout, a four-way springer, mix and match...
MoreAll Aboard the Moors Valley Railway, Ringwood
The trains of Moors Valley Railway huff and puff their way between Lakeside and Kingsmere stations travelling over a bridge and through two...
MoreHeath End Recreation Ground and Play Area, Farnham
The peaceful Heath End Recreation Ground and Play Area, is a little play area nestled under some large trees. When we dropped by, it provided a cool...
MoreChamberlain Gardens Play Area and Park, Odiham
The atmospheric Chamberlain Gardens Play Area has: swings, toddler swings, a horse springer, a four-way springer, a slide with a bridge and easy to climb...
MoreGo on an Action-Packed Safari at Longleat, Warminster
Longleat is fantastic – one of the best days out I’ve had with the children. We had an action-packed day full of fun, adventure and wonder, during which we...
MoreMeet Old Father Thames at St John’s Lock, Lechdale
Our challenge was to find the source of the Thames. We began at Buscot Lock, walking upstream to the river’s last lock and the statue of Old Father Thames...
MoreMillenium Playground, Gomshall, Near Guildford, Surrey Hills
Millenium Playground is a small but well-equipped play area near to the River Tillingbourne and in the Surrey Hills. This is a good play area to go to after visiting...
MoreBlackmoor Close Play Area, Winkfield, Near Ascot
When we visited Blackmoor Close Play Area there were clearly some pieces of equipment missing but it did have a toddler swing, a swing, a springer, a multiplay with a...
MoreOld Farm Place Play Area, Ash Vale, near Farnborough
Old Farm Place Play Area in Farnborough is a small local play area. The play equipment is said to be for children between the ages of 4 and 8 years and...
MorePlaywood Adventure Play Area at Alice Holt Forest, Farnham
Playwood Adventure Play Area has a woodland theme with a log cabin and a wooden climbing frame built to look like trees and logs. The perfect place for the Gruffalo to...
MoreConquer Soldier’s Ring and Crooksbury Hill, Near Farnham
Crooksbury Hill is guarded by Soldier’s Ring, an ancient hill fort now hidden by woodland. Climbing the hill is a mini-adventure. The steep paths rise...
MoreWar Memorial Playing Field and Play Area, Chilbolton
War Memorial Playing Field and Play Area is a recreation ground on the edge of Chilbolton Cow Common. The play equipment includes toddler swings, swings...
MoreEast Clandon Recreation Ground, East Clandon
East Clandon Recreation Ground is a small, well maintained play area. The play equipment is for children to the age of 12 years and includes swings, toddler...
MoreMeet Eddie the Truck at Birch Road Play Area, Bordon
The best thing about Birch Road Play Area is Eddie the Truck – a smiley wagon who wouldn’t be out of place working alongside Thomas the Tank...
MoreRoyal Victoria Country Park Adventure Play Area, Southampton
Royal Victoria Country Park Play Area is a shady adventure play area with a wide variety of equipment, including a wooden castle, slides, swings and a...
MoreWade to Spider Island at Magpie Bottom, New Forest
Magpie Bottom is a small area of woodland in the New Forest with a magical story trail, the remains of a WW2 airfield, and lots of wildlife. The River Avon Water...
MoreStroll Through Shepherd Meadows, Sandhurst
Magical Shepherd Meadows is a picturesque mix of meadows, river and woodlands, full of head high flowers, butterflies, birds and ducks…lots and...
MoreFollow the Footprints to Dinosaur Island Adventure Play Area
Deep in the swamps of West Sussex is a secret island where you can find dinosaurs alongside tar pits, jungle walkways, quick sand and an erupting...
MoreAdventure Through the Hobblers’ World at Hobbledown, Epsom
In the adventure-filled world of Hobbledown, you can mine for Crystallite, explore the Imaginarium, save Fern the Fairy, play at Hobbledown Village...
MoreMake Music at South Hill Park Toddlers’ Play Area, Bracknell
This cute little play area sits in the grounds of South Hill Park, conveniently positioned next to the cafe, toilets and car park. The...
MoreScramble to the Secret Falls, Near Dorking, Surrey Hills
Our visits to Broadmoor always make us feel like jungle explorers on an expedition to find a secret waterfall. I like to think this is because the woods have a wild...
MoreGo Fossil Hunting at West Beach, Bognor Regis
The tide retreats remarkably quickly at West Beach, transforming it from a stone covered slope into a flat, sandy beach. We were there to...
MoreHide and Seek in the Bamboozalom, Furzey Gardens Play Area
Furzey Gardens is a beautiful place to let your imaginations run free and the creative play area is no exception. The play equipment includes, a bamboozalom...
MoreTackle the Obstacle Course at Victory Field Recreation Area, Ascot
We visit Victory Field Recreation Ground to drive the train and race around the obstacle course. The play equipment is said to be suitable for children to...
MoreTry i.play at Hollybrook Adventure Play Area, Whitehill
Hollybrook Adventure Play Area is a modern, adventure play area built between rows of houses. It has equipment, including a basket swing, a spinner, a...
MoreDiscover Medieval Warfare at Corfe Castle, Wareham
Sitting high on a hill, Corfe Castle guards a gap in the Purbeck Hills, and is a fun castle to explore. Corfe Castle dates back to about 1066 and the Norman invasion of...
MoreCapture the Castles at Frimley Lodge Park, Frimley
Your quest at Frimley Lodge Park is to capture the castles and secure two treasure chests. But be warned, these are protected by a sandy moat patrolled by a crocodile...
MoreBeat the Obstacle Course at Cross Green Play Area, Eversley
Cross Green is a small play area next to Eversley Cricket Club with a big climbing frame obstacle course, a pretty duck pond and a picnic area. When we visited the...
MoreWherwell Playing Fields and Rowles’ Family Play Area
The Rowles’ Family Play Area is a rural play area with wooden equipment and a large field in the picturesque village of Wherwell. The play equipment includes toddler...
MoreMeet the Animals at Deen City Farm, Morden, South London
Deen City Farm brings some much needed rural tranquility to the heart of South London. There is plenty to do and entry is completely free! Children can meet and...
MoreRide the Rails at Mizens Railway, Knaphill, Woking
With a, “Peep, peep, toot, toot,” Mizens Railway welcomes you into the early 20th century. This atmospheric, miniature railway is run by friendly volunteers...
MorePilot a Helicopter at South Ascot Recreation Area, Ascot
South Ascot Recreation Area is bursting with play equipment, including: swings, toddler swings, a play shop and post office, a multi-play with net, climbing...
MoreSeale Recreation Ground, Seale and Sands, Near Farnham
Seale Recreation Ground has a small play area with a relaxed fee and wooden equipment. This playground is said to be suitable for children to the age of 13...
MoreBrave the Hedgehog at Hedgehog Park, Bracknell
Hedgehog Park (also known as Birch Hill Play Area) is a well-equipped play area nestled in the gorgeous grounds of South Hill Park. As well as varied...
MoreClimb Dragon Hill, St Catherine’s Hill, Guildford
A walk to St Catherine’s Hill involves the River Wey, bridges, a lock, a sacred spring and water meadows. St Catherine’s Hill used to be called Drakehull (or...
MoreTry the Spooky Maze at the Pumpkin Picking Patch, Fordingbridge
Fordingbridge Pumpkin Picking Patch is full of pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. There is also a Halloween Maize Maze – daytimes are child friendly but things...
MoreSplash, Paddle and Wade at Ober Corner, New Forest
Ober Corner is the most enchanting part of the New Forest I have found so far. Here the Ober Water meanders through the trees, past wildflowers and...
MoreBuild Sandcastles at Bourne Recreation Ground, Near Farnham
The sandy Bourne Recreation Ground has a wooden play area with a cafe, a field and easy access to Bourne Woods. The play equipment includes toddler...
MoreVisit the Snake’s Head Fritillaries of Cricklade North Meadow
There is no doubt that Cricklade North Meadow is a special place. Bordered by the River Thames and the River Churn, this old hay meadow is carpeted by...
MoreEnjoy Ponies and Paddles at Latchmoor Brook, The New Forest
Latchmoor Brook is a shallow stream on the edge of the New Forest where you can see ponies, picnic, paddle and hunt for fossils. You will definitely need your...
MoreKeith Lucas Road Play Area or Gooden Crescent, Farnborough
Keith Lucas Road Play Area in Farnborough is a small local play area. The play equipment includes swings, toddler swings, a multiplay with a slide, net, fireman’s...
MoreMapledurwell Recreation Ground and Play Area
Mapledurwell Play Area is a rural playground with tennis courts and a field. The play equipment includes swings, toddler swings and a wooden climbing...
MoreSandy Play at Sandhurst Memorial Park and Play Area
Sandhurst Memorial Park is full of things to tackle, places to explore and activities to try, including varied play equipment, a picturesque pond...
MoreCommemorate the Struggle for Freedom at Runnymede
The water-meadows of Runnymede are where King John sealed Magna Carta in 1215, taking a step towards freedom and modern democracy. They are also home...
MoreMeet Thomas and Friends at Thomas Land, Drayton Manor
Thomas Land brings to life the Island of Sodor, complete with Thomas the Tank Engine and many of his really useful friends and their theme park style...
MoreSteep Recreation Ground and Play Area, Near Petersfield
Steep Recreation Ground is a small play area near Mill Lane waterfall and within walking distance of the Shoulder of Mutton Hill and the Ashford Hangers. The...
MoreRichmond Close Local Play Area, Cove, Farnborough
Richmond Close Play Area is a small local play area on a residential road. The play equipment is for children under the age of 12 years old and includes a...
MoreRock Pool, Fossil Hunt and Snorkel at Kimmeridge Bay
I love everything about Kimmeridge Bay – the picturesque drive from the main road, the views out across the bay, the fossils hidden in the cliffs and along the...
MoreFind the Atlantic Wall at Hankley Common, Thursley
With sandy paths galore, James Bond connections and World War 2 remnants, Hankley Common is somewhere that is full of surprises. Hankley Common has beautiful...
MorePlay by the Sea at Lepe Country Park Play Area, Exbury
The Lepe Country Park Play Area is one of only a handful of beachside play areas we have found and it’s a beauty, with views across The Solent and out to...
MoreTrap a Sea Monster on the Salterns Story Trail, Lymington
Are you brave enough to step back in time to 1832 and help a salt farmer trap a sea monster? If so, The Story of Salterns, Sea Monsters and Saving the...
MoreGaze at the Views from Denbies Hillside, Dorking
Denbies Hillside’s panoramic views sweep up and down the valley and across to Leith Hill Tower. We spent about an hour and a half walking the Denbies...
MoreDiscover What’s Hiding Inside Bordon Inclosure, Bordon
Hidden behind this unassuming exterior lies a woodland wonderland perfect for going wild and having an adventure. With something to explore...
MoreTrip Trap Your Way Through Wallis Wood, Near Cranleigh
We came to Wallis Wood on the hunt for wildflowers and we weren’t disappointed. Not only did we find bluebells, wood anemones, daffodils and...
MoreEnjoy Bell Hill Common and Play Area, Petersfield
Bell Hill Common is an open space with a colourful play area and recreation ground tucked away behind some trees. The play area and car park are open from...
MorePlay Areas, Arts and Orienteering at South Hill Park, Bracknell
South Hill Park is a grand stately home turned arts venue, which is surrounded by gardens, lakes, woods, and three very different play areas. The grounds divide...
MoreEnjoy the Bridges and Boardwalks of Fleet Pond
Fleet Pond has plenty to explore – boardwalks, jetties, three different trails, a beach with a paddling area and lots of ducks, swans and waterbirds. The area is a...
MorePlay the Day Away at Jake’s Playworld, Sandhurst
The variety of things on offer at Jake’s Indoor Play Barn and Mini Farm is quite something – farm animals and reptiles, sand pits and water play, construction...
MoreLower Mead Play Area, Petersfield, East Hampshire
Lower Mead Play Area is a small, local play area for children under 8 years old. The play area has play equipment that includes a slide, toddler swings and a...
MoreBeachcomb at Littlehampton West Beach, Littlehampton
Littlehampton West Beach feels wild – an uninterrupted stretch of sand extending as far as the eye can see, flanked by sand dunes and turquoise waters. It is...
MoreBlack Park Country Park Adventure Play Area, Wexham
The Emma Sallis Adventure Playground at Black Park Country Park hides amongst the trees next to the lake, cafe and toilets. It has some exciting...
MoreBirdworld and Underwater World, Farnham
Birdworld and Underwater World is one of the largest bird parks in the UK. It was also a first for us – the first time we have visited somewhere that my...
MoreFollow the Abandoned Riverside Railway Walk, Liss
Following the Riverside Railway Walk is just like riding a train. The route is fairly straight, passes old railway relics, crosses several sturdy bridges and...
MoreCompton Recreation Ground, Compton, Near Guildford
Compton Recreation Ground is a small, local play area. The play area has play equipment that includes toddler swings, a multiplay with a slide, springers, a long...
MoreGreat Hollands Recreation Ground, Bracknell
Great Hollands is the largest of Bracknell Town Council’s recreation areas. It has a range of facilities including a paddling pool, sports pitches and a play...
MoreSave King Fisher on the Winnall Moors Story Trail, Winchester
Oh no! King Fisher has been captured by the toad army. Can you help the animals of Winnall Moors Nature Reserve to free him? “The Adventure of Winnall...
MoreThe Briars Play Area, Ash Green, Near Aldershot
The Briars Play Area is a small, residential play area in a meadow. The play equipment includes a swing, a slide with a net, a ladder and a fireman’s pole and...
MoreGet Close to the Animals at Miller’s Ark Farm, Hook
Miller’s Ark might be small but it is jam-packed with animals to feed, cuddle and brush. We had close-encounters with so many animals – goats and sheep, pigs...
MoreAbinger Hammer Cricket Ground Play Area, Surrey Hills
Abinger Hammer Play Area is a small, wooden play area next to the River Tillingbourne. When we visited the river was shallow, slow flowing and...
MoreDrive the Tractor at The Jubilee Play Area, Tilford
The Jubilee Play Area is a small play area in Tilford with a zip wire and a tractor! The play equipment includes a tractor to play on a wooden house with a...
MoreCombe Road Recreation Ground, Godalming
Combe Road Recreation Ground and Play Area is a very small local play area in the middle of a field surrounded by houses. The play equipment includes a...
MorePlay Around at Polesden Lacey, Near Dorking
Once described as a ‘delicious house’ by the Queen Mother, Polesden Lacey is a gorgeous place to spend a day, with plenty of places to play and...
MoreScoot Around Ascot Racecourse, Ascot Heath, Ascot
Have you ever wanted to visit Ascot Racecourse? Not only is it possible but it also makes a fun afternoon out – picnic on Ascot Heath, play at the Ascot Heath Play...
MoreStand at the Top of Hampshire on Butser Hill, Horndean
Butser Hill is one of the highest points in Hampshire with a story trail, kite flying and beautiful views that stretch out across the South Downs and onto...
MoreCarrington Recreation Ground, Ash Vale, Near Farnborough
Carrington Recreation Ground has a small play area with four slides to choose from! The play equipment is for children to the age of 12 years and includes...
MoreMill Chase Play Area, Whitehill and Bordon, Near Hindhead
Mill Chase Play Area is a small, enclosed play area next to a large field. The play equipment includes toddler swings, a tyre swing, a multiplay for younger children...
MoreDiscover Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Near Petersfield
Don’t be put off by the steep, tree-covered hill that looms over the Queen Elizabeth Country Park’s Visitor Centre as you arrive. This country park is...
MoreSpring About at Aspen Grove Play Area, Aldershot
Aspen Grove Play Area is a small, enclosed play area in a residential cul-de-sac with: toddler swings, a wobbly balance beam, a helter-skelter style slide with easy...
MoreMorgan Recreation Ground and Play Area, Crowthorne
Morgan Recreation Ground is a well-equipped play area at one end of Crowthorne High Street. It has a range of equipment that is in good condition and suitable for all...
MorePick a Pumpkin at Sunnyfields Farm, Near Southampton
When we visited Pumpkin Time at Sunnyfields Farm in 2020, there were pumpkins galore – piles of pumpkins, a pumpkin tunnel, and a field where you can pick a...
MoreStorm and Conquer Danebury Hill Fort, Near Andover
About 2,500 years ago, Danebury Hill Fort was a series of earthen ramparts, ditches and gateways protecting a central area. As you can imagine, it has a spectacular...
MoreTry the Adventure Play Trails at Queen Elizabeth CP
The obstacle-packed Juniper Adventure Play Trail hides amongst the trees at the very top of Queen Elizabeth Country Park, right next to an adult-sized assault...
MoreClimb About at South Hill Road Play Area, Bracknell
South Hill Road Play Area is a wooden adventure play area that blends naturally into the surrounding trees. There is a wide choice of play equipment...
MoreWyvern Close Playground, Ash Vale, Near to Aldershot
Wyvern Close Play Area is a small, residential play area next to a field. The play equipment is for use by children aged between 4 and 8 years old and includes...
MorePlay a Fairy Tale at Holloway Hill Play Area, Godalming
Visiting the excellent Holloway Hill Recreation Ground and Play Area is like walking into a fairy tale village with bridges, a tower or lighthouse and a cottage...
MoreHollowdene Recreation Ground, Frensham, Farnham
Hollowdene Recreation Ground has a small play area with equipment for use by children under the age of 14 years. If you walk down past the playing fields you come to a...
MoreSplash and Play at Abinger Hammer, Surrey Hills
Abinger Hammer Playground is the perfect place to take a picnic and spend a lazy afternoon splashing through the River Tillingbourne. When we visited the river was...
MoreParson’s Close Recreation Ground, Leighton-Linslade
Parson’s Close Recreation Ground is the play area at the end of the magical Leighton-Linslade Children’s Trail. If you visit, you will see that something...
MoreExplore In and Around Normandy Common Play Area, Guildford
Normandy Common is a series of mini-adventures all within easy reach of Normandy Common Play Area. Will you try street snooker or table tennis? Will...
MoreSwing Around at Four Marks Playground, Near Alton
Four Marks Recreation Ground and Playground is fantastic fun. The choice of equipment is brilliant, the condition is excellent and the location is spacious with a...
MoreSpot the Dinosaurs at Crystal Palace Park, Bromley
“There’s one, crawling out of the water!” shouted my daughter, looking out across the lake towards the statue. We had only been in Crystal Palace Park...
MoreRydal Close Local Play Area, Cove, Farnborough
Rydal Close Play Area is a small local play area. The play equipment is for children under the age of 12 years old and includes a slide swings, a cat springer...
MoreRomp Around the Hogmoor Inclosure Natural Play Area
Hogmoor Inclosure has a large and varied wooden play area where you can choose sandy play, wild play, adventure play and natural play! This has a...
MorePlay by the Wey at The Phillips Memorial Park, Godalming
Sitting next to the River Wey, The Phillips Memorial Park has a wooden play area, a field, skate park and also a riverside walk. The play equipment includes a...
MoreBullbrook Drive Play Area, Bullbrook, Bracknell
Bullbrook Drive Play Area is a shady, wood-chipped playground on a residential street with the usual equipment: toddler swings, a toddler-sized slide with easy...
MoreFollow the Zig-Zag Path up to Explore Selbourne Common
Climbing the Zig-Zag path to Selbourne Common feels like ascending to a magical woodland world, hidden away in the treetops from everyone but...
MorePlay By a Lake at Broadwater Park Play Area, Godalming
Broadwater Park’s sandy play area is by a lake, so when you have finished playing you can go for a walk, feed the ducks and have a picnic. The play area is for...
MorePlay the Trails of Itchen Valley Country Park, Southampton
Itchen Valley Country Park bursts with places to play and trails to try, including an adventure play trail through the woods, two play areas, and a brass rubbing nature...
MoreHelp the Creatures on the Nevi-Wesh Story Trail, New Forest
“The Mystical Tale of Nevi-Wesh” leads you along a story trail through a small area of the New Forest, following in the footsteps of two children as they meet...
MoreHang Out at Lower Common Play Area, Eversley
Lower Common Play Area hides in a shady woodland clearing. With adventure play equipment, picnic tables and a short walk through the woods, it can be a cool...
MorePaddle in the Ober Water at Puttles Bridge, New Forest
Puttles Bridge is another beautiful spot in the New Forest where you can explore the woods and find places to paddle. Next to the car park is a bridge you can paddle...
MoreHighclere Road Play Area, North Town, Aldershot
Highclere Road Play Area is a small play area for children to the age of 12 years old, which has swings, a cockerel shaped springer, a small multiplay with a slide...
MoreRide the Snail at Langdale Drive Recreation Area, Ascot
Hidden within a large housing development is Langdale Drive and its charming, woodland play area. Inside the enclosed junior area are: toddler swings a see...
MoreScrabble Across Greatham Recreation Ground and Play Area
Greatham Recreation Ground and Play Area is a wooden play area with a long obstacle course. The play equipment includes a wooden obstacle course with...
MoreClimb to the Hill Fort on Holmbury Hill, Surrey Hills
From the top of Holmbury Hill you can see London’s towers, Gatwick Airport, the South Downs and even the glistening sea. It’s only a five minute walk from the...
MoreBeat the Maze at Stansted Park, Havant, Portsmouth
Stansted Park is one of those places that is a series of mini-adventures: an elegant house to explore, expansive parkland to discover and beautiful gardens...
MoreIvy Road Recreation Ground and Play Area, Aldershot
Ivy Road Recreation Ground and Play Area is a small play area with a busy industrial estate at one end and the River Blackwater at the other. The play equipment...
MoreWander Around Snaprails Park and Play Area, Crowthorne
There is something majestic about Snaprails Park and Play Area. I think it is the mature landscaping of the grounds, which were originally part of an estate...
MoreConquer Shoulder of Mutton Hill, Ashford Hangers, Steep
Of all the places I have explored, Shoulder of Mutton Hill is my favourite – it’s also the place I visit most often. I love the climb, I love the views and I...
MoreThe Woodland Play Area at Frimley Lodge Park, Frimley
Frimley Lodge Park has a second play area hidden in shady woodland. This is a very small play area for children under the age of 10 years old. This quiet little play area...
MoreDeen City Farm Play Area, Morden, South London
Deen City Farm adds some much needed rural tranquility to the heart of South London. There is a small play area and entry is completely free! The small...
MorePlay at the Races at Ascot Racecourse Play Area, Ascot
Ascot Heath Children’s Play Area is in the centre of Ascot Racecourse and is somewhere you can play, scooter or cycle. The play equipment is said to be...
MoreStorm the Fortress at Municipal Gardens, Aldershot
Municipal Gardens Play Area is a place to let your imaginations run free. Can you sail your pirate ship past seals, sharks and an octopus to a kingdom with a...
MoreConquer the Giant’s Castle at Binfield Wood, Basingstoke
Binfield Wood Play Area is a shady playground that doubles as the giant’s castle on the story trail called “Great Binfield, The Giant of Basingstoke”. This is...
MoreFind Crabs, Ferries and Beaches at Mudeford Quay
Mudeford Quay is a working fishing harbour at the mouth of Christchurch Harbour where you can ride a ferry, make sandcastles, try crabbing, plunder a...
MoreExperience Adventure Play at its Best, Moors Valley CP, Ringwood
Moors Valley Country Park is outstanding, a special combination of fun, magic and nature. We were blown away by the marvellous play areas, enchanting play...
MoreTongham Recreation Ground and Play Area, Near Aldershot
Tongham Recreation Ground has a colourful play area for a range of ages. It also has a a multi-gym and a large recreation ground where you can play football, tennis...
MoreFollow in the Footsteps of Elizabeth I at Hatfield House
Elizabeth I is one of my favourite historical figures so I was always going to love Hatfield House. This is where Elizabeth grew up, spent periods of house...
MoreRun the Obstacle Course at Ancells Farm Park, Fleet
Ancells Farm Park Play Area is a well equipped adventure play area with equipment for children of all ages. Over the road is Ancells Farm Nature Reserve, a...
MoreAdmire the Gardens of Loseley Park, Near Guildford
Loseley Park’s gardens are small but enchanting. When we visited they were awash with forget-me-not flowers, butterflies, ducklings and geese. We investigated...
MoreEnter a ‘Living Work of Art’ at Stourhead, Wincanton
When you walk around the lake at Stourhead it doesn’t take long to realise why it was once described as, ‘…a living work of art’ – from almost...
MoreCalton Gardens Play Area, Badshot Lea, Aldershot
Calton Gardens Play Area is a small, local play area. The play equipment is aimed at children up to the age of 12 years old and includes a slide, toddler swings...
MoreWood Moor Play Area, Finchampstead, Near Wokingham
Wood Moor Play Area is a shady play area on a round, grassy area that is surrounded by a circle of houses. It has a variety of well looked after play equipment, including...
MoreBasingstoke Canal Centre Play Area, Mytchett
As well as all the activities on offer, the Basingstoke Canal Centre has a small wooden play area with a circular obstacle course. You can also walk along...
MoreMan the Cannon at Redan Hill Fort, Aldershot
Aldershot is home to the British Army so it is fitting that it has a recreation area complete with a reconstructed fort and a 32-pounder cannon and the...
MorePaddle and Play in the River Wey at Flood Meadows, Alton
Flood Meadows hides a beautiful surprise – nestled away behind the trees is the young River Wey. Here the river is so near to its northern source that the water...
MoreBrave the Monster Slide at Jurassic Park Play Area, Bracknell
I can only guess this play area is called Jurassic Park because of its monster-sized slide, cargo nets and climbing walls, not to mention one of the biggest slides we have...
MoreBe Enchanted by West Hanger, Shere Woodlands
There is something magical about Shere Woodlands. Maybe it’s the paths that twist past old, gnarled trees, secret hideouts and quiet copses. Maybe it’s the...
MoreSt James Avenue Play Area, Farnham Park, Farnham
The St James Play Area is one of two play areas in the beautiful Farnham Park. The play equipment is aimed at children from 0 to 14 years old and includes...
MoreWatch the Boats at Mudeford Quay Beach, Christchurch
Mudeford Quay Beach is a small sandy stretch of beach overlooking Chichester Harbour and next to Mudeford Quay and the Mudeford Quay Play...
MoreRide the Ash Express at Ash Common Recreation Ground
Ash Common Recreation Ground and Play Area is a typical, traditional-style play area with a little play train called the Ash Express. The play area’s...
MorePlay by Jane Austen’s House at Chawton Recreation Ground
Shady Chawton Recreation Ground is the perfect place to play after a visit to Jane Austen’s House, which is just over the road. The play equipment includes swings...
MoreVisit a Play Area with a Smile at Ashley Park Play Area, Ash
We love this happy play area with its smiling faces, vivid colours and wobbly bridge that is suited to younger children. The play area is built on a small, grassy...
MoreAdventure Up, Down and Around Box Hill, Dorking, Surrey Hills
With picturesque views to admire, mini-beasts to discover, stepping stones to navigate and a natural play trail to tackle, Box Hill is a perfect spot for an adventure and...
MoreClimb the Dragon at Broomhall Recreation Ground, Sunningdale
A smiling dragon watches over Broomhall Recreation Ground, a traditional-style play area with a range of play and sports equipment. The play equipment...
MoreTry Orienteering at Ambarrow Court NR, Sandhurst
Ambarrow Court’s circular nature trail twists through shady woodland, over bridges and past wildflowers. It also hides a permanent orienteering...
MoreClamber Through Water Lane Play Area, Farnborough
Water Lane Play Area in Farnborough has two play areas for a range of ages and lots of sports facilities. The play equipment for younger children includes toddler...
MoreTeeter Around the Obstacle Course at The Sands Play Area
The Sands Recreation Ground and Play Area hides well but is worth finding. It is a small but has everything you need for a relaxed afternoon’s play – a...
MoreTake the Ferry to Hurst Castle, Lymington, New Forest
Hurst Castle is an artillery fort that was built in the 16th century by Henry VIII to protect the Solent, Southampton and Portsmouth. It is one of the best...
MorePinewood Activities, Wokingham Without, Near Crowthorne
Hidden amongst the pine trees at Pinewood Activities Centre are play areas, pond dipping, woodland walks, a miniature railway, a cafe, a trim trail, sports field as...
MorePlay by the Thames at Runnymede Pleasure Grounds
Runnymede Pleasure Grounds is on the banks of the River Thames and has a play area, splash pad, amusements, boat trips, and a cafe. It is a great place to...
MoreFly on the Tyre at Paddock Way Play Area, Petersfield
Paddock Way Children’s Play Area is a colourful play area with a very big tyre swing! The play equipment includes two climbing frames, a big tyre swing, a basket...
MoreLand Ahoy at the Obelisk Lawn Play Area, Virginia Water
Land Ahoy! Obelisk Lawn Play Area has a shipwreck theme with all things nautical – ships, rigging, sand and a crow’s nest. It’s an atmospheric but...
MoreAll Hands on Deck at Aarons Hill Play Area, Godalming
Pirate hats at the ready for a visit to Aarons Hill Play Area – there are not one but two ships to sail over sandy seas! One ship is a multiplay with sides to climb...
MoreExperience a Bygone Era at Didcot Railway Centre, Didcot
We were surprised by how much there is to see at Didcot Railway Centre. As well as two operational railway lines and a science exhibition, there is a...
MoreBoundstone Recreation Ground, Rowledge, Farnham
Boundstone Recreation Ground is a small play area on top of a hill with a zip wire. The play equipment is for children to the age of 14 and includes a wooden climbing...
MoreSteer the Ship at Green Way Play Area, North Camp, Aldershot
Green Way Play Area has a multi-play boat with flags flying and three sections – the upper deck, the lower deck and the bow. The upper deck and the...
MoreSplish, Splosh and Splash in Odiham Ford, Odiham
This pretty pool is actually a ford in the River Whitewater where you can paddle, splash and splosh. It is quiet, peaceful and muddy. From here you can easily walk along...
MoreWelcome to the Jungle at Woking Park and Play Area
Welcome to the Jungle! Woking Park and Play Area must be one of the best places to bring children in our area and it’s completely free. The playground takes you...
MoreBecome a Human Sundial at Holybourne Play Area, Alton
Holybourne Play Area is a wooden play area with a spacious, natural feel and an area where you can become a human sundial! The play equipment includes, a circle...
MoreScoot Around Hook Meadow Playground, Crondall
Hook Meadow Playground is a well equipped play area encircled by a scooter track complete with road markings, twists and turns and little humpback...
MoreScramble Along the Natural Play Trail at Box Hill, Dorking
Scattered throughout the woods on top of Box Hill are natural play areas with balance courses, ropes, logs, tree climbing, dens and a fort. This is called the Box Hill...
MoreShiver Your Timbers at Mill Park Play Area, Bracknell
Shiver me timbers…it’s a pirate play area! But that’s not all. Mill Park also has a range of unusual equipment, including a time trial obstacle course, a...
MoreWander to the Wey from Burford Lodge Play Area, Elstead
Burford Lodge Play Area is an airy play area with a large playing field, Elstead tennis club and a footpath to the River Wey. The play equipment includes lots of...
MoreKestrel Corner Play Area at Polesden Lacey, Near Dorking
There are two places to play at Polesden Lacey – Kestrel Corner Play Area and the play areas scattered amongst the trees lining the paths. Kestrel Corner Play Area...
MoreFind Fossils and a World-Class Sunset at Bracklesham Bay
Bracklesham Bay is probably the place we love to visit the most. As the tide falls, a huge stretch of sand opens up and you can find fossils just lying on the...
MoreEnjoy the Views from Frensham Common, Near Farnham
Frensham Common is an area of open and airy heathland with woods, beautiful viewpoints and two popular ponds – Frensham Great Pond and Frensham...
MoreMeet the Animals of Ray Mill Island, Maidenhead
Hidden behind beautiful Boulters Lock is Ray Mill Island, an island in the Thames where the river forks and either thunders over Boulters Weir or pools in Boulters...
MoreHunt for a Stone Age Quarry in Shere Woodlands
A Stone Age quarry hides in the deepest parts of Shere Woodlands. Tracking it down was one of those wild occasions where I began to feel like an...
MoreGo Paddling at Frensham Little Pond, Near Farnham
Frensham Little Pond is a picturesque place for a paddle and a pond dip, surrounded by the fresh scent of pine, sandy beaches and Frensham...
MoreParish Close Play Area, Ash Green, Near Farnborough
Parish Close Play Area is a small, residential play area for children from 4 to 8 years old. The play equipment includes a toddler swing, a roundabout, a spinner...
MoreAdventure Through Beale Park, Pangbourne
With a bit of imagination, you can spend your day at Beale Park as jungle explorers, railroad engineers and marauding pirates and still have enough energy left for a dip...
MoreCrownpits Local Play Area, Busbridge, Godalming
Crownpits Play Area is a small, wooden play area in residential part of Godalming. The play equipment includes a slide from a wooden house, an obstacle course, a...
MoreDiscover Deer at Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary, New Forest
If you have ever caught a fleeting glimpse of a deer and wished the experience had lasted longer, then Bolderwood is the place for you. Famous for the herds...
MoreMeet Princesses and a Troll along the Fleet Pond Story Trail, Fleet
We went to Fleet Pond to try a story trail called “The Princess, the Pike and the Pond”, one of Hampshire County Council’s Story Trails*. I love the idea...
MoreSail on a Sea of Sand at Queens Road Play Area, Farnborough
The sandy Queens Road Play Area and Recreation Ground has with equipment for a variety of ages, a large field with sports facilities and wildflowers. The...
MoreFind the Source of the River Thames at Thames Head
It’s surprisingly hard to work out where the source of the Thames is. Is it bubbling Lyd Well? The marker stone in Trewsbury Mead? Or Seven Springs, some 14 miles...
MoreWalk in Harry’s Footsteps at Black Park CP, Wexham
Used as the location for some of the Harry Potter films – Hagrid’s Hut and some shots of the Forbidden Forest and Hogsmede Station, Black Park...
MoreBuild an Epic Adventure at LEGOLAND® Windsor
A trip to LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort is a fun-packed adventure into a kingdom full of play areas, splash pads, rides, shows...
MoreAdmire the Views from Newlands Corner, Guildford
Newlands Corner is one of the most spectacular picnic spots we have visited. The views are simply breathtaking. This is also the spot chosen by Agatha Christie...
MoreFollow the River Wey to Ruins, Locks and a Waterfall, Pyrford
This tranquil stretch of the River Wey offers you a choice of walks – in one direction is Newark Lock and the ruins of Newark Priory and in the other is Papercourt...
MoreThe Splashtastic Locks Ride Splash Pad, Winkfield
Locks Ride Recreation Ground Splash Pad and Play Area is the perfect place to spend a summery day. It has a beautiful play area with sand pits, water play areas...
MoreSearch for Sculptures at Tout Quarries, Portland
At Tout Quarries, sculptures are hiding around every corner – and when I say hiding, I mean hiding! We have visited twice and still haven’t found every...
MoreFollow the Ups and Downs of Headley Heath, Leatherhead
At Headley Heath you can follow undulating trails through heathland, woodland and chalk hillside, passing ponds, view points and...
MoreGo Wild at Zebon Copse Nature Reserve, Church Crookham
Zebon Copse Nature Reserve was all wonderfully overgrown when we visited. We followed the path to the boardwalk, winding our way through woodland...
MoreMarvel at the Deepcut Flight, Basingstoke Canal, Pirbright
The stretch of the Basingstoke Canal tow path from Pirbright Bridge to Curzon Bridge in Deepcut, is a picturesque two miles that takes you past 11 of the...
MoreHelp Forgetful Henry Along the Odiham Castle Story Trail
A ruined, medieval castle and the beautiful Basingstoke Canal seemed the perfect settings to try another one of Hampshire County Council’s Story...
MoreEnjoy the Tranquility of Greenfields Play Area, Alton
Greenfields is a tranquil play area with a rural feel and views over the surrounding countryside. Inside the enclosed area is equipment for children to the age of...
MoreSpot Butser Hill from Stroud Children’s Play Area, Near Petersfield
Butser Hill watches over Stroud Children’s Play Area, a small, local play area with a country feel. The play equipment includes a wooden multiplay with a slide...
MoreCove Green Recreation Ground and Play Area, Near Farnborough
Cove Green Recreation Ground has a small play area on one edge. The play equipment includes swings, toddler swings, a multiplay with a slide, tunnel and a...
MoreClimb Onboard the Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway
At Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway, the atmosphere bustles with calls of, “All aboard,” whistling steam, and puffing engines. Each train journey lasts about...
MoreExplore the Rim of the Devil’s Punch Bowl, Hindhead Common
The first thing that strikes you about the Devil’s Punch Bowl is the breathtaking view. It is impossible to do anything but gaze. There are plenty of...
MoreBeat the Obstacle Course at Buscot Village Play Area
Buscot Village Play Area has a circular obstacle course and is a five minute walk from the River Thames and about a ten minute walk from Buscot Lock. The...
MoreBeaufort Road Playground, Ash Vale, Near to Aldershot
Beaufort Road Play Area is a small playground in a residential area with brightly coloured equipment for children from ages 4 to 8 years. The play equipment...
MoreFind the Wey and Arun Canal in Sidney Wood, Alfold
Hidden in Sidney Woods is a stretch of the Wey and Arun canal. Now disused, this stretch of the canal has been reclaimed by nature, which makes for an interesting...
MorePicnic, Paddle and Play at Southwater CP, Horsham
Southwater Country Park has a bit of everything – paddling, orienteering, water sports, and even a dinosaur-themed adventure play area. At the heart of the park...
MoreTimberline Adventure Play Area at Alice Holt Forest, Farnham
Timberline Adventure Play Area is a huge obstacle course that is a fun place to play The Floor is Lava. It is hidden away in Alice Holt Forest, about a five minute walk...
MoreSlosh Through the Woods at Millyford Bridge, New Forest
The Highland Water flows through the trees at Millyford Bridge offering the chance to paddle, climb, balance, explore, cycle or picnic your way through the...
MoreStep Back in Time at Waverley Abbey, Farnham
The picturesque ruins of Waverley Abbey are surrounded by open fields, the River Wey and a small lake, which is home to herons, ducks and swans. Some of...
MoreSail a Seascape at Osbourne Road Play Area, Farnborough
A sea scene is playing out at Osbourne Road Play Area, with sea creatures, palm trees, a wooden island and two ships, one with a cannon. Friend or foe? The...
MoreSplash Around Friday Street, Near Dorking, Surrey Hills
Nestled in the Surrey Hills is Friday Street, a quiet hamlet with paddling spots, a mill pond, shady woods, and even some scarecrows. It’s a beautiful place to...
MorePlay by the River at Riverside Gardens Play Area, Maidenhead
Located on the banks of the River Thames, with its own cafe and mini golf course and within walking distance of the beautiful Boulters Lock and Ray Mill Island, this...
MoreRowledge Recreation Ground Play Area, Near Farnham
Rowledge Recreation Ground Play Area is a quiet, little playground with: swings, toddler swings, two slides with easy to climb steps, a rope climbing frame, two...
MoreCanon Bowrings Recreation Ground, Farncombe
Canon Bowrings Recreation Ground is a three acre open space with wooden play equipment and sports fields. The play area’s equipment is for children...
MoreRiver Hamble Country Park Adventure Play Area, Bursledon
The nautically themed River Hamble Country Park Adventure Play Area has two ships to sail, explore or capture. It has access to the River Hamble, a...
MoreCentre Green Play Area, Eversley, Near Finchampstead
Centre Green Play Area is local play area built on a green. When we visited the play area was in great condition and had equipment including swings, a basket...
MoreStand in Dinosaur Footprints at Spyway, Swanage
No one believed me when I announced we were going on a mission to discover dinosaur footprints at a place called Spyway. Our mission took us through...
MoreWobble Around the Obstacle Course at Wonersh Play Area
Wonersh Play Area is a playground in the Surrey Hills with a variety of equipment that you can easily turn into a long obstacle course. The play equipment includes: a...
MorePlay Pétanque at Liss Forest Recreation Ground and Play Area
Leafy Liss Forest Recreation Ground and Play Area hides a place to play pétanque and a wooden play area. The play equipment includes swings, toddler swings, swings...
MoreGo Wild at Zebon Copse Play Area, Church Crookham
Zebon Copse Play Area is a fantastic play area with modern equipment, a large playing field and plenty of nature nearby – both the Zebon Copse...
MoreTry the Obstacle Course at Penns Farm Play Area, Petersfield
Penns Farm Children’s Play Area is a small, wooden play area next to the Taro Leisure Centre and an expanse of playing fields. The play equipment includes: a wooden...
MoreTwyford Close Play Area, Elvetham Heath, Near Fleet
Calling all budding astronauts… prepare to fly rocket springers, mix and match planets or captain a spaceship (also known as a multi-play unit – some...
MoreFreeborn Way Play Area (aka Lily Hill Play Area), Bracknell
Freeborn Way Play Area is at the bottom of Clinton’s Hill, which is a small, wooded hill. There are pathways through the woods, some are easy access and others are...
MoreFind the Source of the Mole in Baldhorns Copse, Crawley
We had no idea what to expect as we cautiously peered through a hole in the trees and down a dark footpath. We had accepted a challenge to find the...
MoreDiscover The Black Pond of the Deadwater Valley NR, Bordon
There is nothing dead about the Deadwater Valley Nature Reserve. We were surrounded by wildlife from the moment we arrived –...
MoreElles Close Play Area, Near Farnborough Town Centre
Elles Close Play Area is in a residential area and very close to Farnborough town centre. The play equipment is for children under the age of 8 years and...
MoreFind a Secret Passage into the Hever Castle Adventure Play Area
Hever Castle has a fabulous adventure play area centred around a huge wooden castle – can you find the secret passage into the castle, dodge the...
MoreCapture the Pirate Ship at Moor Road, Farnborough
Ahoy, me hearties! A pirate ship lurks offshore in the play area at Moor Road Recreation Ground. Can you scale the rigging, board the ship and save the day? The pirate...
MoreSpringfield Play Area, Elstead, Near Farnham, Surrey Hills
Springfield Play Area is a tranquil play area that hides well – down a back street, up a small pathway and behind a hedge. Unfortunately, it’s not really worth the...
MoreQuest the Day Away at the Adventure Play Area, Farnham Park
A visit to Farnham Park’s Adventure Play Area can be like questing your way through a fairy tale. Can you creep through the tunnel without waking the fox and...
MoreDiscover and then Lay Siege to King John’s Castle, Odiham
Today Odiham Castle is the ruined remains of one of King John’s strongholds. But during the 13th and 14th centuries, it witnessed a French...
MoreFind the Cattle of Elvetham Heath NR, Near Fleet
Whether bogs or streams, sculptures or duck ponds, pine woods or boardwalks, there is plenty to explore at Elvetham Heath Nature Reserve. The reserve is...
MoreAbinger Common Play Area, Abinger, Surrey Hills
Abinger Common Play Area is a small play area in the Surrey Hills with a range of play equipment. It is next to a large field and the Abinger Hatch...
MoreHear the Crickets Sing at Shortheath Common, Near Bordon
Shortheath Common is a Local Nature Reserve with a woodland, heathland, a pond and a play area. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including ducks, 23 different...
MoreShawfield Recreation Ground, Ash, Near Aldershot
Shawfield Recreation Ground is a local play area with a field and a kick wall. The play equipment includes swings, toddler swings, two multiplays with...
MoreEscape It All at Morden Hall Park, Near Wimbledon
As you walk through the gates of Morden Hall Park you leave behind the hectic pace of South London and step into a peaceful country estate with a...
MoreSouth Warnborough All-Games Area, Near Odiham
South Warnborough All-Games Play Area has a lovely location, with views over the surrounding fields towards RAF Odiham, and a good mixture of play and...
MoreTongham Moors Play Area, Tongham, Near Aldershot
Tongham Moors Play Area is a small and run down play area in a wild patch of land. The play equipment is two swings that were missing when I...
MoreFind Fairies, Crabs and Shipwrecks at River Hamble CP
The river meanders through River Hamble Country Park, past expensive yachts and a medieval ship wreck, play areas and a World War 2 training...
MoreCumbria Court Play Area, South Farnborough
Cumbria Court Play Area is a small local play area. The play equipment is for children to the age of 12 years and includes, swings, toddler swings, a small multiplay...
MoreFroxfield Recreation Ground, Near Petersfield
Froxfield Recreation Ground and play area is a small, rural play area near Petersfield and the Ashford Hangers. The play equipment is for children to the age of...
MorePlay Around at Odiham Recreation Ground, Odiham
Chinooks thumping overhead were all part of the fun when we visited Odiham Recreation Ground. RAF Odiham is nearby and helicopters were regularly...
MoreSafari Through Manor Park and Play Area, Aldershot
On the rolling savannas of Aldershot, tigers roam freely, crocodiles patrol and elephants offer rides. To see these wonderful beasts from the...
MoreHoward Cole Way or Alexandra Road Play Area, Aldershot
Howard Cole Way Play Area, also known as Alexandra Road Play Area, is a small, local play area on the main road. The play equipment includes a slide, toddler swings...
MoreGo Wild at Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre, Near Newbury
There’s lots to enjoy at Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre – two wooden play areas, Thatcham Lake and ducks galore, a cafe with indoor and outdoor tables...
MoreTest Your Skills at Anstey Park and Play Area, Alton
Anstey Park is a 32-acre site with sports fields and skateboarding facilities and also a large play area. The play equipment includes a balance course with logs...
MoreVenture into the Lost World of Thursley Common, Thursley
Today I found out that the Dragonfly Trail along the Thursley Common boardwalk has been rebuilt and is open! At its best, there is something almost primeval...
MoreTell a Tale From the Storytelling Throne at Lily Hill Park, Bracknell
Lily Hill Park’s picnic credentials are impeccable – it’s been voted the UK’s second most beautiful picnic spot and is also the proud owner of the...
MoreExplore the Gorgeous Grounds of Nymans, Near Crawley
The atmospheric ruins of Nymans overlook rolling countryside from the top of a hill. Beautifully manicured gardens surround the house and...
MoreHighcliffe Play Area, Highcliffe Beach, Christchurch
Highcliffe Play Area has a colourful and well-equipped playground and is near to Highcliffe Beach. The play equipment includes a multiplay with a big slide and...
MoreDiscover a Waterfall and Roman Ruins at Virginia Water
With woods and paths to explore, places to build hideouts, scooter and cycle tracks, a gorgeous waterfall, some lost ruins from Rome, and a wooden...
MoreDefend Your Grain on the Danebury Hill Fort Story Trail, Andover
“Danger at Danebury Hill Fort” is a story trail that helps you to explore Danebury Hill Fort, imagine yourself living there during the Iron Age, then role play...
MoreDiscover the Delights of Pond Dipping, Rowan Field, Ash
Rowan Field is unusual – a nature reserve split in half by the A331. Rowan Field has open grassland, a pond and the Blackwater River running along...
MorePaddle, Splash and Play at Stoke Park Splash Pad, Guildford
Stoke Park Splash Pad is a large, shallow paddling pool decorated with sea creatures. Open during the summer holidays, this is somewhere children...
MoreFollow the Gruffalo and Friends Through Alice Holt Forest
What would you discover if you “took a stroll through a deep dark wood”? In Alice Holt Forest, it could be almost anything – play trails, cycle tracks...
MoreSpy with Binoculars at Kingsway Play Area, Aldershot
The Kingsway Play Area is a well equipped playground built on a spacious plot, in a quiet, residential area. The equipment was varied and in good condition and included...
MoreStep Into Magical Storybook Worlds at the Festival of Light
Longleat’s magical Festival of Light uses huge lanterns to create worlds from children’s stories. We have walked through the wardrobe into Narnia, explored the...
MoreMeet Peppa Pig in Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park
Ever wished to ride in Daddy Pig’s car, on Grandpa Pig’s train or George’s dinosaur? If you love the Peppa Pig stories then consider spending the day at...
MoreFly a Grasshopper at Cheapside Play Area, Ascot
Tucked away behind a row of houses in Ascot is the colourful Cheapside Recreation Ground Play Area. This playground is said to be suitable for children to...
MoreExplore the Wonderful World of Wisley Gardens, Woking
With beautiful scenery, cascading waterfalls, lovely picnic spots, buggy friendly pathways and even play areas, RHS Garden Wisley is wonderful. The...
MoreFind Winnie the Pooh’s House at 100 Aker Wood, Elstree
If, like me, you have ever longed to adventure through 100 Aker Wood with Winnie the Pooh and his friends then consider visiting Aldenham Country...
MoreSt Paul’s School Play Area, Tongham, Near Aldershot
This local play area is surrounded by a primary school, some trees and a large field. The play equipment is in good condition and includes a obstacle course, a...
MoreDiscover the Magic of Tumblestone Hollow, Stonor Park, Henley
Legend has it that the heart of Tumblestone Hollow is an old maple tree surrounded by magical stones. The protectors of these stones live in an enchanting...
MoreHunt for Fossils at Highcliffe Beach, Christchurch
With spectacular views, stretches of sand and clay full of fossils, it’s not hard to understand why we love Highcliffe beach. When we arrived the sun...
MoreRide in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Beaulieu, New Forest
Beaulieu is home to all things with motors – everything from famous motors and racing motors, to model motors and vintage motors. You can race model motors...
More“Wagons Roll” at Post Haste Play Area, Elvetham Heath
“Wagons roll!” at Post Haste Play Area, which has a multiplay stagecoach being led by an elephant springer. The play equipment includes a...
MoreMeet a Boggart on the Hawley Meadows Story Trail, Camberley
The Hawley Meadows Story Trail is is actually a series of several short stories about wood nymphs, water nymphs and a cheeky boggart. It is called “The Story of the...
MoreJocks Lane Recreation Ground Play Area, Bracknell
The back seat gasped as we arrived at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground and it was easy to see why – the car park was enclosed by a brightly coloured play area, a splash...
MorePaddle and Picnic at Balmer Lawn, New Forest
Balmer Lawn is a beautiful spot to splash around in the Lymington River. Both banks are grassy and there are areas of shade too. The river is shallow...
MoreExplore the Basingstoke Canal, Mytchett
Don’t be fooled by the Basingstoke Canal Centre’s unassuming appearance – it’s a convenient gateway to the beautiful Basingstoke...
MoreScoot Around the Key Play Area, Elvetham Heath
At the centre of Elvetham Heath is The Key, a busy play area with a scooter track and a variety of play equipment for all ages. The enclosed toddler area has a...
MoreCross the River Mole Using the Box Hill Stepping Stones
There is something magical about finding your own way across a river, and jumping across the River Mole on the famous Box Hill Stepping Stones is no exception. Once...
MoreRoll With It at Basildon Park, Pangbourne
I first fell in love with Basildon Park whilst watching Mr Bingley gaze longingly after Jane Bennet from the house’s balcony in the 2005 film of Pride and...
MoreTame the Tube Slide at Yateley Green Play Area, Yateley
Sitting on the edge of Yateley Green is a brightly coloured play area with a skate park, climbing area and large tube slide and a lily pond. The play equipment...
MoreTake in the Views at Uppark House and Garden, Petersfield
The views at Uppark are beautiful, whether looking towards the house or away from it. The house has stunning symmetry and colour as well as spectacular views...
MoreSlide on an Elephant’s Trunk at Rectory Road, Farnborough
Rectory Road Play Area has a safari-themed multiplay where you can drive a jeep to a treehouse hideout and slide down an elephant! The play equipment is for children...
MoreEnter the Lion’s Den at Stockbridge Common Marsh, near Andover
Hidden along the banks of the River Test, Stockbridge Common Marsh is a tranquil spot for a picnic, paddle and walk. As you enter you pass a sign that says ‘The...
MoreMounts Way Play Area, Elvetham Heath, Near Fleet
Mounts Way Play Area is small playground for younger children. The play equipment includes two springers, a spinner, a seesaw, hopscotch markings and a slide...
MoreBefriend the Dragon of Butser Hill, Horndean, Near Petersfield
The Queen Elizabeth Country Park Story Trail* is called “The Dragon of Butser Hill“. The story follows the adventures of a knight, a dragon, a giant and a maiden who lived...
MoreExplore Lightwater Country Park and Play Area
Lightwater Country Park has everything younger children enjoy and all in a relatively small space. At its centre is a newly refurbished adventure play area and...
MoreAbbotts Cottages Play Area, Frensham, Near Farnham
Abbotts Cottages Play Area is a small playground in the countryside that has all the usual play equipment for children to the age of 14 years. The play...
MoreMeet the Animals of Manor Farm, Near Southampton
Manor Farm transports you back in time to a Victorian farm with costumed farm workers, historic farm buildings, free-ranging animals and antiquated...
MoreOareborough Play Area, Harmans Water, Bracknell
Oareborough Play Area is a small play area in Bracknell with equipment that includes swings, a toddler swing, a tractor springer, a double twist, a see...
MoreFind Fairies and Fossils at Lepe Country Park, Exbury
Lepe Country Park is one of those rare places where you can fill an entire day with everything or nothing! If you need an energy busting day then plan on...
MoreWalk to Mill Lane Waterfall from Steep Recreation Ground
The mesmerizing Mill Lane Waterfall roars down a hill and under the road where it pools as the slow flowing Ashford Stream. You can walk to the waterfall...
MoreFind the Folly at the Top of Chinthurst Hill, Wonersh Common
A walk up Chinthurst Hill is guaranteed to involve some climbing – there are stairs and gentle slopes to tackle on the path and trees and tangled...
MoreCrystal Palace Park Dinosaur Play Area, Bromley
Crystal Palace Park Play Area is a dinosaur-themed play area in Crystal Palace Park, an exciting London park which is full of things to do, including...
MoreBrave the Zip Wire at Upper Green Play Area, Kingsley, Near Bordon
Upper Green Play Area has an open, rural feel and wooden play equipment, including an obstacle course and a zip wire. The play equipment includes a multiplay...
MoreJubilee Playground, Elstead, Near Farnham, Surrey Hills
The colourful Jubilee Playground, also known as Thursley Road Recreation Ground, is a play area with a village green feel that overlooks a cricket...
MoreDiscover the Fairy Kingdom at Furzey Gardens, New Forest
Furzey Gardens hides an enchanted fairy kingdom, complete with a castle, a ferry company, wooden hideouts and about 40 fairy doors scattered throughout...
MorePond Dip at Fox Corner Wildlife Area, Near Guildford
Fox Corner Community Wildlife Area is a tranquil, 14-acre wildlife area with a pond, meadow, woods and two brooks well as bridges, boardwalks and a pond...
MoreChapel Pond Drive Play Park, North Warnborough
Chapel Pond Drive Play Park is a small and local play area. This playground is said to be suitable for children to the age of 11 years old and has equipment that includes...
MoreSkipper Ships at The Look Out Play Area, Bracknell
With ships to skipper, a fort to storm and a train to drive, the adventure play area at The Look Out Discovery Centre is exceptional. Children can...
MoreThe Moors Valley CP Adventure Play Areas, Ringwood
Moors Valley Country Park is full of fantastical places to play, some in traditional play area settings and others scattered through its beautiful...
MoreSteam Along the Pinewood Miniature Railway, Crowthorne
There is something thrilling about whistling through the woods at Pinewood Miniature Railway and at £1.50 per ride it’s excellent value! The steam engines come in...
MoreMeander Through Winnall Moors Nature Reserve, Winchester
Winnall Moors is a nature reserve near the centre of Winchester that is home to otters, water voles, and kingfishers, as well as meadows, reedbeds, and the River...
MoreShere Recreation Ground, Near Guildford, Surrey Hills
The beautifully located Shere Recreation Ground is in the Surrey Hills and has a small play area with a beautiful backdrop. We often combine a visit to this play...
MorePlunder Treasure at Byfleet Recreation Ground and Play Area
Like a scene from Peter Pan, Byfleet Recreation Ground and Play Area has a pirate shipwreck with a grinning crocodile lurking nearby. You can almost hear the...
MoreTime Travel Along the Royal Victoria Country Park Story Trail, Netley
Royal Victoria Country Park has a story trail along which you follow Professor Nutrino, a Time Agent, as she battles to fix a tear in time… with a little help from...
MoreFind Wellington at Wellesley Woodlands, Aldershot
Wellington watches over the start of Wellesley Woodlands’ brass rubbing trail, which leads you through the woods to 10 different posts and a WW1 firing wall...
MoreRedan Hill Gardens and Play Area, Aldershot
Redan Hill Play Area is a small play area in Aldershot that is a short walk from Redan Hill Fortifications, which is a reconstructed military fort with a 32-pounder...
MoreBrave the Water Maze at Hever Castle, Near Tonbridge
Hever Castle was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. It’s a picturesque castle that has everything a castle should have – a drawbridge, a...
MoreVisit the Duck Pond at Pirbright Green and Play Area
Centred around a large green with a pretty duck pond and brightly coloured play area, Pirbright Green and Play Area is an interesting place to spend an...
MoreExplore the Pumpkin Festival at Crockford Bridge Farm
Crockford Bridge Farm hosts an annual Pumpkin Festival with pumpkin activities, carving and displays along with a play area and food and drink...
MoreOckford Ridge Play Area, Ockford, Godalming
Ockford Ridge Play Area has: swings, toddler swings, a small balance course, a multi-play with a slide, ladder, space-themed climbing wall and climbing...
MoreCreate Your Own Expotition Through Ashdown Forest
Ashdown Forest is a place to make your own magical memories, inspire your children to run wild, and fall in love with Pooh Bear again. With...
MorePaddle at Lutcombe Bottom in the Ashford Hangers, Petersfield
There is a magical patch of wild at the foot of Lutcombe Bottom that is easier to access than the rest of the Ashford Hangers. This area has a shallow stream...
MoreThe Causeway Play Area, aka Avon Close Play Area, Petersfield
The Causeway Play Area, also known as Avon Close Play Area, is a small, local play area with a multiplay, colourful springers and a slide. The play area...
MoreAdventure Castle Play Area, Longleat, Warminster
A must-see part of Longleat is Adventure Castle. This amazing adventure play area centres around an enormous wooden castle complete with...
MoreLongbourne Green Local Play Area, Godalming
Longbourne Green Play Area is a small local play area in the middle of a field. The play equipment includes a multiplay and slide with a bridge, net and climbing...
MoreTarn Close Local Play Area, Cove and Farnborough
Tarn Close Play Area is a small local play area in a residential area. The play equipment is for children under the age of 12 years old and includes a...
MoreSee Eight Counties from the Top of St Martha’s Hill
Some say that on a clear day you can see eight counties from the top of St Martha’s Hill! I am not sure about that but the views are picturesque and we...
MoreDene Road Local Play Area, Cove, Near Farnborough
Dene Road Play Area in Farnborough is a small local play area. The play equipment is for children to the age of 12 years and includes a swing, a toddler swing, two...
MoreTry Brass Rubbing at Snaky Lane Nature Reserve, Ash Vale
Wellies on and crayons at the ready! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to search Snaky Lane Nature Reserve for 10 brass rubbing towers. Once...
MoreQuest Along The Great Binfield Copse Story Trail, Basingstoke
Great Binfield, The Giant of Basingstoke is a story trail* that guides you on a quest to find Great Binfield, a giant who lives in a woodland...
MoreRun the Obstacle Course at Manor Fruit Farm, Normandy
With views across the countryside, Manor Fruit Farm Play Area is a pleasant place to spend an afternoon. There are two open fields, a play area and a...
MorePondside Play at Petersfield Heath and Play Area
Beautifully situated Petersfield Heath Play Area has it all – a pondside play area with a cafe, plenty of ducks to feed, a circular walk past ancient monuments...
MoreMeet the Inhabitants of Thundry Meadows, Elstead
With its evocative name, connections to Thor and great online reviews, I was expecting a lot from Thundry Meadows. In many ways, I was not...
MoreThe Lawns Local Play Area, Cove, Farnborough
The Lawns Play Area is a small local play area on a residential road. The play equipment is for children under the age of 12 years old and includes a multiplay with a net...
MoreStroll Through a Fairy Tale at Rushmere, Leighton-Linslade
Walking through the forest at Rushmere Country Park is like strolling through a fairy tale. It feels every bit the enchanted forest with fairy doors, giants’...
MoreChilbolton Cow Common, Chilbolton and Wherwell
Chilbolton Cow Common is a tranquil and picturesque place to explore, walk, have a little paddle in the River Test or a play at the nearby War Memorial Play...
MoreTackle the Multi-Play at Rotherwick Play Area, Near Hook
Finding the well-concealed Rotherwick Play Area and Cricket Ground was worth the effort. It had unusual equipment, a peaceful atmosphere and a...
MoreFind Sand, Ducks and Mega Multiplays at Aldershot Park
Aldershot Park is bursting with things to do – play areas, a sand pit, ducks, sports pitches, a trim trail and river walks. Its two play areas packed with...
MorePaddle Amongst the Ruins of Chilworth Gunpowder Mills
Scattered along the River Tillingbourne at Chilworth are what remains of the Chilworth Gunpowder Mills. Today the area has been reclaimed by nature...
MoreMorden Hall Park Play Areas, Near Wimbledon
Morden Hall Park has two play areas – a natural-style play area and a Storybook. It’s a beautiful place to leave behind the hectic pace of South London and...
MoreElvetham Halt Play Area, Elvetham Heath, Near Fleet
“All aboard!” the multiplay train, complete with steering wheels, railway tracks and tunnels. It’s even located near to a railway line so you can hear...
MoreThe Sidings Play Area at Norden Station, Swanage Railway
Norden Station doesn’t have a waiting room, it has a train-themed play area called The Sidings! All aboard… The play equipment is based on Swanage Railway...
MoreLakeside Nature Reserve Adventure Play Area, Ash Vale
Lakeside Nature Reserve Play Area is an adventure play area on the edge of Lakeside Nature Reserve, which also has brass rubbing posts, lakes, an...
MoreSpot Salterns at the Lymington-Keyhaven Nature Reserve
For hundreds of years, people have used the coastal lagoons of The Solent to trap sea water and create salt. Today some can be see at the Lymington-Keyhaven...
MoreJoin a Pirate Crew at California Country Park, Finchampstead
A pirate ship has run aground at California Country Park! Its crew – a parrot, an owl and an octopus wearing a Jolly Roger eyepatch – man the decks but...
MoreBegin an Adventure at Shalford Park, Guildford
Shalford Park is a great spot to start an adventure. From here you can walk to St Catherine’s Hill, St Catherine’s lock, find a sacred spring or begin a trip...
MoreChurt Recreation Ground and Play Area, Near Hindhead
Churt Recreation Ground has a small play area with a good range of equipment that is aimed at different ages and abilities, including: toddler...
MoreSlip Through Secret Passages at Little Beaulieu, New Forest
Your mission at Little Beaulieu is to sneak past the painting with the moving eyes and slip into the secret passage behind the bookcase. But you’ll have to...
MoreCatch the Story Characters Hiding in Leighton-Linslade
Something magical has happened in Leighton-Linslade. Storybook characters, and their belongings, have escaped from their books and hidden themselves...
MoreWander the Woods of Standen House, East Grinstead
From its hillside position, Standen House watches over flowering gardens, Sussex countryside and acres of woodland. Standen is an unusual...
MoreHawley Meadows, River Blackwater, Near Camberley
According to the information boards, Hawley Meadows gives an impression of how the Blackwater Valley would have looked 100 years ago. It must have...
MoreWest Clandon Playground, West Clandon
West Clandon Playground is a small play area on the edge of the Surrey Hills. It has a zip wire and not one but three slides! The play equipment...
MoreWalk to Hurst Castle along Hurst Spit, Lymington, New Forest
Hurst Spit is a shingle bank that juts into the Solent, linking Keyhaven and Hurst Castle. It has beautiful views out towards the Isle of Wight and along the Hampshire...
MoreFind “Frith on the Hills” at Watership Down, Kingsclere
One of the things I find fascinating about Watership Down is that Richard Adams based the rabbits’ journey on actual places that can still be visited today...
MoreMake a Wish in the Wishing Well at Waggoners Wells
At the bottom of Waggoners Wells – beyond the blue pools, waterfall and giant fish – is an old wishing well that is said to have inspired Tennyson and Flora...
MoreDiscover Wizard Wix at Hatchlands Park, Near Guildford
Hatchlands Park is an ideal venue for a wild adventure with rolling parkland, hidden geocaches and a natural play area complete with a wooden tree house, fairy doors and...
MoreExplore the Boardwalk at Riverside Park, Guildford
Riverside Park Nature Reserve is full of surprises – there is something different around every corner, whether it’s stumbling across a bird hide, seeing a lock...
MorePlay Poohsticks at Pooh Bridge, Hartfield, Ashdown Forest
The windswept purple heath and woodland of Ashdown Forest inspired A.A. Milne to write about the adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin and friends...
MoreDiscover the Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill, Aldershot
Rowhill Nature Reserve hides the source of the River Blackwater amongst charismatically named areas like Stickleback Pond, Rhododendron...
MoreSlide Through the Trees at Adventure Play, The Savill Garden
Flowing through the trees of The Savill Garden is the newly opened Adventure Play, a group of beautiful wooden huts, tree houses and tube slides connected by...
MoreRunnymede Pleasure Grounds Play Area, Old Windsor
The Runnymede Pleasure Grounds play area is on the banks of the River Thames alongside a splash pad, amusements, boat tour stops, and a cafe. It is a...
MoreLonghill Park and Play Area, Bullbrook, Bracknell
Longhill Park has 23 hectares of woodlands and meadow a toddler and a junior play area and also a BMX and skate park. The toddler play area...
MoreMake Some Feathered Friends at the Hawk Conservancy, Andover
If you know someone who longs to discover more about birds of prey, then consider a visit to the Hawk Conservancy Trust. Their mission is to conserve birds of prey...
MoreStroll Through the Savill Garden, Windsor Great Park
The Savill Garden is 35 acres of gardens and woodland in Windsor Great Park and just a short walk from Virginia Water Lake and an even shorter walk from the...
MoreTake Brass Rubbings at Lakeside Nature Reserve, Ash Vale
Hidden around Lakeside Nature Reserve are brass rubbing posts, lakes, an orchid meadow, woodland, and an adventure play area. You can also find...
MoreUp, Under and Over on the Assault Course at Queen Elizabeth CP
If, like me, you have ever watched children tackling a play area obstacle course and wished it was big enough for you to have a go, then the assault course at Queen...
MoreExplore the Poohscape Play Area at Pooh Corner, Hartfield
The Poohscape Play Area is a perfect place to play before mounting your Expotition to the enchanted places of Ashdown Forest. This sandy play area has...
MoreMeet Winnie the Pooh at Aldenham Country Park Farm, Elstree
Aldenham Country Park Farm is packed full of creatures to see, including Winnie the Pooh! On your visit you can see farm animals, conquer the adventure...
MoreSpin, Slide and Spring at King George V Play Area, Farnborough
King George V Playing Fields and Play Area is a well equipped play area with a range of equipment for children of all ages. The play equipment is said to...
MoreDig and Splash at Aldenham CP Adventure Play Area
Aldenham Country Park’s brightly coloured adventure play area is full of places to play. It is situated next to the SEND pavillion and has bookable sessions that...
MoreHit the Beach at Frensham Great Pond, Near Farnham
With not one but two sandy beaches you can swim and paddle from, it’s easy to see why Frensham Great Pond is a popular local spot to cool off on a hot...
MoreSwashbuckle Through Mr Mulligan’s Pirate Golf, Old Woking
Avast, ye landlubbers, it’s time for a round of mini-golf…pirate style! This is Mr Mulligan’s Pirate Golf, where it’s just you and your golf ball...
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