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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
MoreDisappear into New Worlds at Woking Library, Woking
The children’s section of Woking Library is so inviting that we dropped in for ten minutes and ended up staying for nearly an hour and also left with several second...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
MoreDive the Oceans at The Bournemouth Aquarium
There can’t be many places where you can see creatures from the Great Barrier Reef, the Ganges and the deep sea all under one roof, but Oceanarium: The Bournemouth...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
MoreHave a Magical Adventure at Polka Theatre, Wimbledon
With a rocket blasting through the main foyer, trunks full of costumes to try on and the Polka Theatre Play Area, Polka Theatre is an atmospheric play...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
MoreMeet the Dinosaurs of the Natural History Museum
Our mission today was to show the children how enormous dinosaurs were before Dippy the Diplodocus skeleton leaves the Natural History Museum on 4th January...
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...
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...
MoreTake a Break at Basingstoke Discovery Centre
Tucked away above Festival Place shopping centre is Basingstoke Discovery Centre, a large, modern library with a lively children’s section full of books and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
MoreGet Your Ninja On at Ninja Warrior UK, Guildford
Whether it’s sneaking, springing, crawling or climbing, Ninja Warrior UK in Guildford is the place to perfect the ninja skills you never knew you...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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