For little explorers and wild at heart adults
Toddle Doddle helps people of all ages have playful and exciting adventures that suit families of all shapes and sizes.
Whether you are heading into a forest, a play area or the back garden, we are collecting adventures to turn your everyday into an adventure.
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Go Wild at Zebon Copse Nature Reserve, Church Crookham
Zebon Copse is very special for me – it’s the place that inspired me to start this website way back in 2016! The boardwalk was wonderfully overgrown and felt more like exploring a hidden jungle path than taking your children for a walk, as you can see from this photo.
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The Floor is Lava at Zebon Copse Play Area, near Fleet
Zebon Copse Play Area has the longest and most involved obstacle course we have seen – ideal for playing the floor is lava! It also has plenty of nature nearby – both the Zebon Copse Nature Reserve and the beautiful Basingstoke Canal are just a short walk away.
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Brave 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 seen.
Where to Go…
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Where to Go… in and Around the Ashford Hangers
When you’re in the mood for a bit of natural drama, consider the Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve, a part of Hampshire that has been referred to as “Little Switzerland”.
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Where to Go… by Category
How best to organise the adventures listed on this site? A simple enough question, but one I wrestled with for some time.
After much thought, I divided all adventures into the following categories, listed below in alphabetical order.
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Where to Go… to Follow a Hampshire Story Trail
Following a story trail adds a creative twist to a family walk. It’s also a great way to discover a new location. Below are eight story trails compiled by Hampshire CC. These are walks
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Play by the Thames at Runnymede Pleasure Grounds Play Area
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.
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Hit 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 day.
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Paddle 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
