Basingstoke 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 the canal to the Frimley Lodge Play Areas.
The Basingstoke Canal Centre Play Area
Next to the Canal Centre is a small wooden play area with:
- toddler swings
- a springer
- a balance course with nets, tightropes, log stumps, a climbing wall, balance beams, and rope swings.
The Frimley Lodge Park Play Areas
From the Basingstoke Canal Centre you can walk for about 20 minutes to the well-equipped Frimley Lodge Park, which has another two play areas.
Visit the Basingstoke Canal Centre and Play Area website
Further Information
Nearest Town: Mytchett, near Farnborough
County: Surrey
Nearest Postcode: GU16 6DD
Opens: The canal is open daily but the Canal Centre has seasonal opening hours. Please see their website for details.
Where to Eat: Bring a picnic or eat at the cafe.
Facilities: Picnic area, cafe, snacks, ice creams, and toilets.
How Long We Spent There: About 2 hours.
Buggies: I use an all terrain buggy as the tow path is generally even but has quite a few stones on it, which can be bumpy with a normal buggy.
Parking: There are two car parks, one just through the entry barrier and another tucked away past the Canal Centre.
Cost of Parking: Free
Wildlife You Might See: Ducks, swans, Canada Geese, coots, moorhens, birds, butterflies and insects.
Information Written: March 2017
Information Checked: June 2024
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