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… to Paddle Around in Hampshire
Hampshire has plenty of places to enjoy a paddle, including beaches, streams and splash pads. It also boasts hidden spots in the New Forest, which are amongst some of the most picturesque places we have visited.
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In Search of… Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends
If, like me, you have ever longed to adventure through 100 Aker Wood with Winnie the Pooh and his friends then there are two places to consider visiting – Aldenham Country Park and Ashdown Forest.
Aldenham CP is home to 100 Aker Wood, including Winnie-the-Pooh’s house,
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Where to Go… by Star Rating
When I started this website, I wasn’t sure whether to include ratings because everyone experiences things differently.
In the end, I decided to use ratings as they can convey a lot of information quickly. The criteria I use to give a rating can be found here.
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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
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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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Walk 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
