Don’t be put off by the steep, tree-covered hill that looms over the Queen Elizabeth Country Park’s Visitor Centre as you arrive. This country park is...
MoreDiscover Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Near Petersfield
Beaufort 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...
MoreVisit the Pooh’seum and Tea Rooms at Pooh Corner, Hartfield
Built in the sweet shop that A.A. Milne and Christopher Robin used to visit, Pooh Corner is the perfect place to stop for a smackeral of honey when...
MoreMeet the Animals of Ray Mill Island, Maidenhead
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...
MorePond Dip at Fox Corner Wildlife Area, Near Guildford
Fox Corner Community Wildlife Area is a tranquil, 14-acre wildlife area with a pond, meadow, woods and two brooks well as bridges, boardwalks and a pond...
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...
MorePilot the Cody Flyer at the Farnborough Air Sciences Museum
Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum celebrates Farnborough’s aviation heritage and is home to aeroplanes, helicopters, rocket parts, giant wind...
MoreOareborough Play Area, Harmans Water, Bracknell
Oareborough Play Area is a small play area in Bracknell with equipment that includes swings, a toddler swing, a tractor springer, a double twist, a see...
MoreRichmond Close Local Play Area, Cove, Farnborough
Richmond Close 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...
MoreThe Sidings Play Area at Norden Station, Swanage Railway
Norden Station doesn’t have a waiting room, it has a train-themed play area called The Sidings! All aboard… The play equipment is based on Swanage Railway...
MoreConquer Shoulder of Mutton Hill, Ashford Hangers, Steep
Of all the places I have explored, Shoulder of Mutton Hill is my favourite – it’s also the place I visit most often. I love the climb, I love the views and I...
MoreCatch the Story Characters Hiding in Leighton-Linslade
Something magical has happened in Leighton-Linslade. Storybook characters, and their belongings, have escaped from their books and hidden themselves...
MoreSouth Warnborough All-Games Area, Near Odiham
South Warnborough All-Games Play Area has a lovely location, with views over the surrounding fields towards RAF Odiham, and a good mixture of play and...
MoreRedan Hill Gardens and Play Area, Aldershot
Redan Hill Play Area is a small play area in Aldershot that is a short walk from Redan Hill Fortifications, which is a reconstructed military fort with a 32-pounder...
MoreDeen City Farm Play Area, Morden, South London
Deen City Farm adds some much needed rural tranquility to the heart of South London. There is a small play area and entry is completely free! The small...
MoreGo Paddling at Frensham Little Pond, Near Farnham
Frensham Little Pond is a picturesque place for a paddle and a pond dip, surrounded by the fresh scent of pine, sandy beaches and Frensham...
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...
MoreWalk 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...
MorePlay by the Thames at Runnymede Pleasure Grounds
Runnymede Pleasure Grounds is on the banks of the River Thames and has a play area, splash pad, amusements, boat trips, and a cafe. It is a great place to...
MoreMarvel at the Deepcut Flight on Section 4, Basingstoke Canal
Arguably the most interesting stretch of the Basingstoke Canal, this walking or cycle route takes you past 11 of the huge locks that lift the canal 100 feet in just 2...
MoreWelcome to the Jungle at Woking Park and Play Area
Welcome to the Jungle! Woking Park and Play Area must be one of the best places to bring children in our area and it’s completely free. The playground takes you...
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...
MoreChurt Recreation Ground and Play Area, Near Hindhead
Churt Recreation Ground has a small play area with a good range of equipment that is aimed at different ages and abilities, including: toddler...
MoreDiscover a Canal in the Sky on the Blackwater Valley Path
Stumbling across a canal flowing over a bridge is one of the biggest surprises I have had on a local walk! The Ash Aqueduct and three play areas all wait along Section 3...
MoreBeachcomb at Littlehampton West Beach, Littlehampton
Littlehampton West Beach feels wild – an uninterrupted stretch of sand extending as far as the eye can see, flanked by sand dunes and turquoise waters. It is...
MoreIvy Road Recreation Ground and Play Area, Aldershot
Ivy Road Recreation Ground and Play Area is a small play area with a busy industrial estate at one end and the River Blackwater at the other. The play equipment...
MoreSt Paul’s School Play Area, Tongham, Near Aldershot
This local play area is surrounded by a primary school, some trees and a large field. The play equipment is in good condition and includes a obstacle course, a...
MoreEnter the Lion’s Den at Stockbridge Common Marsh, near Andover
Hidden along the banks of the River Test, Stockbridge Common Marsh is a tranquil spot for a picnic, paddle and walk. As you enter, you pass a sign that says ‘The...
MoreWyvern Close Playground, Ash Vale, Near to Aldershot
Wyvern Close Play Area is a small, residential play area next to a field. The play equipment is for use by children aged between 4 and 8 years old and includes...
MorePlay and Explore at Oakhanger Play Area, Near Bordon
Oakhanger Play Area is a small but well-equipped adventure play area on the edge of Shortheath Common. It’s a great spot to play, picnic and walk. The play...
MoreChineham Library, Chineham Town Centre, Basingstoke
Chineham Library has a welcoming children’s section, plenty of activities and is also the first stop on the Story Trail quest to find Great Binfield the Giant. We...
MoreRock Pool, Fossil Hunt and Snorkel at Kimmeridge Bay
I love everything about Kimmeridge Bay – the picturesque drive from the main road, the views out across the bay, the fossils hidden in the cliffs and along the...
MoreHeath End Recreation Ground and Play Area, Farnham
The peaceful Heath End Recreation Ground and Play Area, is a little play area nestled under some large trees. When we dropped by, it provided a cool...
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...
MoreDiscover Deer at Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary, New Forest
If you have ever caught a fleeting glimpse of a deer and wished the experience had lasted longer, then Bolderwood is the place for you. Famous for the herds...
MoreExplore the Rim of the Devil’s Punch Bowl, Hindhead Common
The first thing that strikes you about the Devil’s Punch Bowl is the breathtaking view. It is impossible to do anything but gaze. There are plenty of...
MorePlay Poohsticks at Pooh Bridge, Hartfield, Ashdown Forest
The windswept purple heath and woodland of Ashdown Forest inspired A.A. Milne to write about the adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin and friends...
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...
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...
MoreMarvel at the Animals of The Natural History Museum at Tring
The atmospheric Natural History Museum at Tring is jam-packed with animals displayed in original, floor-to-ceiling, glass cases. It’s a fascinating place to...
MoreBlack Park Country Park Adventure Play Area, Wexham
The Emma Sallis Adventure Playground at Black Park Country Park hides amongst the trees next to the lake, cafe and toilets. It has some exciting...
MoreMillenium Playground, Gomshall, Near Guildford, Surrey Hills
Millenium Playground is a small but well-equipped play area near to the River Tillingbourne and in the Surrey Hills. This is a good play area to go to after visiting...
MoreGo Fossil Hunting at West Beach, Bognor Regis
The tide retreats remarkably quickly at West Beach, transforming it from a stone covered slope into a flat, sandy beach. We were there to...
MorePlunder Treasure at Byfleet Recreation Ground and Play Area
Like a scene from Peter Pan, Byfleet Recreation Ground and Play Area has a pirate shipwreck with a grinning crocodile lurking nearby. You can almost hear the...
MoreDiscover What’s Hiding Inside Bordon Inclosure, Bordon
Hidden behind this unassuming exterior lies a woodland wonderland perfect for going wild and having an adventure. With something to explore...
MoreLongbourne Green Local Play Area, Godalming
Longbourne Green Play Area is a small local play area in the middle of a field. The play equipment includes a multiplay and slide with a bridge, net and climbing...
MoreTry the Spooky Maze at the Pumpkin Picking Patch, Fordingbridge
Fordingbridge Pumpkin Picking Patch is full of pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. There is also a Halloween Maize Maze – daytimes are child friendly but things...
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...
MoreRide the Ash Express at Ash Common Recreation Ground
Ash Common Recreation Ground and Play Area is a typical, traditional-style play area with a little play train called the Ash Express. The play area’s...
MoreTry the Adventure Play Trails at Queen Elizabeth CP
The obstacle-packed Juniper Adventure Play Trail hides amongst the trees at the very top of Queen Elizabeth Country Park, right next to an adult-sized assault...
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...
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...
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...
MoreWander to the Wey from Burford Lodge Play Area, Elstead
Burford Lodge Play Area is an airy play area with a large playing field, Elstead tennis club and a footpath to the River Wey. The play equipment includes lots of...
MoreHighclere Road Play Area, North Town, Aldershot
Highclere Road Play Area is a small play area for children to the age of 12 years old, which has swings, a cockerel shaped springer, a small multiplay with a slide...
MoreSpringfield Play Area, Elstead, Near Farnham, Surrey Hills
Springfield Play Area is a tranquil play area that hides well – down a back street, up a small pathway and behind a hedge. Unfortunately, it’s not really worth the...
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...
MoreFind Sand, Ducks and Mega Multiplays at Aldershot Park
Aldershot Park is bursting with things to do – play areas, a sand pit, ducks, sports pitches, a trim trail and river walks. Its two play areas packed with...
MoreConquer Soldier’s Ring and Crooksbury Hill, Near Farnham
Crooksbury Hill is guarded by Soldier’s Ring, an ancient hill fort now hidden by woodland. Climbing the hill is a mini-adventure. The steep paths rise...
MoreSteep Recreation Ground and Play Area, Near Petersfield
Steep Recreation Ground is a small play area near Mill Lane waterfall and within walking distance of the Shoulder of Mutton Hill and the Ashford Hangers. The...
MoreCross the River Mole Using the Box Hill Stepping Stones
There is something magical about finding your own way across a river, and jumping across the River Mole on the famous Box Hill Stepping Stones is no exception. Once...
MoreTrap a Sea Monster on the Salterns Story Trail, Lymington
Are you brave enough to step back in time to 1832 and help a salt farmer trap a sea monster? If so, The Story of Salterns, Sea Monsters and Saving the...
MoreElles Close Play Area, Near Farnborough Town Centre
Elles Close Play Area is in a residential area and very close to Farnborough town centre. The play equipment is for children under the age of 8 years and...
MoreThe Splashtastic Locks Ride Splash Pad, Winkfield
Locks Ride Recreation Ground Splash Pad and Play Area is the perfect place to spend a summery day. It has a beautiful play area with sand pits, water play areas...
MoreMeet Princesses and a Troll along the Fleet Pond Story Trail, Fleet
We went to Fleet Pond to try a story trail called “The Princess, the Pike and the Pond”, one of Hampshire County Council’s Story Trails*. I love the idea...
MoreTry the Obstacle Course at Penns Farm Play Area, Petersfield
Penns Farm Children’s Play Area is a small, wooden play area next to the Taro Leisure Centre and an expanse of playing fields. The play equipment includes: a wooden...
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...
MoreBeat the Maze at Stansted Park, Havant, Portsmouth
Stansted Park is one of those places that is a series of mini-adventures: an elegant house to explore, expansive parkland to discover and beautiful gardens...
MoreDiscover Locks and Play Areas along the Basingstoke Canal
This beautiful walk along the Basingstoke Canal has the added bonus of three play areas, three locks and plenty of ducks! Section 5 of the Basingstoke Canal...
MoreFollow the Ups and Downs of Headley Heath, Leatherhead
At Headley Heath you can follow undulating trails through heathland, woodland and chalk hillside, passing ponds, view points and...
MoreEnjoy Bell Hill Common and Play Area, Petersfield
Bell Hill Common is an open space with a colourful play area and recreation ground tucked away behind some trees. The play area and car park are open from...
MoreMorgan Recreation Ground and Play Area, Crowthorne
Morgan Recreation Ground is a well-equipped play area at one end of Crowthorne High Street. It has a range of equipment that is in good condition and suitable for all...
MorePlay Around at Odiham Recreation Ground, Odiham
Chinooks thumping overhead were all part of the fun when we visited Odiham Recreation Ground. RAF Odiham is nearby and helicopters were regularly...
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...
MoreSplash, Paddle and Wade at Ober Corner, New Forest
Ober Corner is the most enchanting part of the New Forest I have found so far. Here the Ober Water meanders through the trees, past wildflowers and...
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...
MorePilot a Helicopter at South Ascot Recreation Area, Ascot
South Ascot Recreation Area is bursting with play equipment, including: swings, toddler swings, a play shop and post office, a multi-play with net, climbing...
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...
MoreBrave 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...
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...
MoreHoward Cole Way or Alexandra Road Play Area, Aldershot
Howard Cole Way Play Area, also known as Alexandra Road Play Area, is a small, local play area on the main road. The play equipment includes a slide, toddler swings...
MorePlaywood Adventure Play Area at Alice Holt Forest, Farnham
Playwood Adventure Play Area has a woodland theme with a log cabin and a wooden climbing frame built to look like trees and logs. The perfect place for the Gruffalo to...
MoreGreat Hollands Recreation Ground, Bracknell
Great Hollands is the largest of Bracknell Town Council’s recreation areas. It has a range of facilities including a paddling pool, sports pitches and a play...
MoreFollow the Footprints to Dinosaur Island Adventure Play Area
Deep in the swamps of West Sussex is a secret island where you can find dinosaurs alongside tar pits, jungle walkways, quick sand and an erupting...
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...
MoreOckford Ridge Play Area, Ockford, Godalming
Ockford Ridge Play Area has: swings, toddler swings, a small balance course, a multi-play with a slide, ladder, space-themed climbing wall and climbing...
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...
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...
MoreGaze at the Views from Denbies Hillside, Dorking
Denbies Hillside’s panoramic views sweep up and down the valley and across to Leith Hill Tower. We spent about an hour and a half walking the Denbies...
MoreGo Wild at Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre, Near Newbury
There’s lots to enjoy at Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre – two wooden play areas, Thatcham Lake and ducks galore, a cafe with indoor and outdoor tables...
MoreTake Brass Rubbings at Lakeside Nature Reserve, Ash Vale
Hidden around Lakeside Nature Reserve are brass rubbing posts, lakes, an orchid meadow, woodland, and an adventure play area. You can also find...
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...
MoreWatch the Boats at Mudeford Quay Beach, Christchurch
Mudeford Quay Beach is a small sandy stretch of beach overlooking Chichester Harbour and next to Mudeford Quay and the Mudeford Quay Play...
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...
MoreSail a Seascape at Osbourne Road Play Area, Farnborough
A sea scene is playing out at Osbourne Road Play Area, with sea creatures, palm trees, a wooden island and two ships, one with a cannon. Friend or foe? The...
MoreMeet Old Father Thames at St John’s Lock, Lechdale
Our challenge was to find the source of the Thames. We began at Buscot Lock, walking upstream to the river’s last lock and the statue of Old Father Thames...
MoreGet Active at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground, Bracknell
The back seat gasped as we arrived at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground and it was easy to see why – the car park was enclosed by a brightly coloured play area, a...
MoreHollowdene Recreation Ground, Frensham, Farnham
Hollowdene Recreation Ground has a small play area with equipment for use by children under the age of 14 years. If you walk down past the playing fields you come to...
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...
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