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”.
The Play Equipment
The play area sits on the edge of Binfields Woodland Park and has equipment suitable for children up to 10 years old:
Great Binfield the Giant Along the way you must collect magical items, cast spells and dodge bramble traps whilst keeping an eye out for signs of the giant. Hampshire County Council’s Story Trails Each Story Trail is about one mile long and is divided into numbered sections that you read out as you reach number markers along the trail. Finding a Copy of the Story Trail Each pack has a map to follow and the trail itself is marked with arrows and/or pictures of the Story Snail.
The Great Binfield Copse Story Trail is one of Hampshire County Council’s Story Trails* and takes you on a quest to find Great Binfield, a giant who lives in a castle in the woods with giant birds, stag beetles and centipedes. 
*These are basically walks with interactive stories to read along the way, as told by a cute character called the Story Snail. 
To follow the Story Trail you need a free pack that you can either borrow from a specified place (with a Hampshire Library card and a £20 returnable deposit) or download the story trail from the internet in written or audio form.
Visit the Binfield Wood Play Area website
Further Information
Nearest Town: Basingstoke Opens: Daily Where to Eat: Bring a picnic. How Long We Spent There: 30 minutes. Parking: You can park on the road by the play area. Wildlife You Might See: Insects and birds. Information Written: March 2017
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: RG24 8ET
Cost: Free
Facilities: Picnic area.
Buggies: Buggy friendly
Cost of Parking: Free
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