The Hawley Meadows Story Trail is is actually a series of several short stories about wood nymphs, water nymphs and a cheeky boggart. It is called “The Story of the...
MorePeakfields Recreation Ground and Play Area, Frensham
Peakfields Play Area is a small playground that is surrounded by houses and has a playing field. The play area equipment is for children to the age of 14 years and...
MoreTell a Tale From the Storytelling Throne at Lily Hill Park, Bracknell
Lily Hill Park’s picnic credentials are impeccable – it’s been voted the UK’s second most beautiful picnic spot and is also the proud owner of the...
MoreClimb the Dragon at Broomhall Recreation Ground, Sunningdale
A smiling dragon watches over Broomhall Recreation Ground, a traditional-style play area with a range of play and sports equipment. The play equipment...
MoreFind the Folly at the Top of Chinthurst Hill, Wonersh Common
A walk up Chinthurst Hill is guaranteed to involve some climbing – there are stairs and gentle slopes to tackle on the path and trees and tangled...
MoreShere Recreation Ground, Near Guildford, Surrey Hills
The beautifully located Shere Recreation Ground is in the Surrey Hills and has a small play area with a beautiful backdrop. We often combine a visit to this play...
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...
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...
MoreOld Farm Place Play Area, Ash Vale, near Farnborough
Old Farm Place Play Area in Farnborough is a small local play area. The play equipment is said to be for children between the ages of 4 and 8 years and...
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...
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...
MoreRunfold Recreation Ground Play Area, Near Farnham
Runfold Recreation Ground Play Area is simply two swings and two toddler swings in the corner of a large field. When in the area, we prefer to visit The Sands...
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...
MoreMarvel at the Deepcut Flight, Basingstoke Canal, Pirbright
The stretch of the Basingstoke Canal tow path from Pirbright Bridge to Curzon Bridge in Deepcut, is a picturesque two miles that takes you past 11 of the...
MoreStorm the Fortress at Municipal Gardens, Aldershot
Municipal Gardens Play Area is a place to let your imaginations run free. Can you sail your pirate ship past seals, sharks and an octopus to a kingdom with a...
MoreCapture the Castles at Frimley Lodge Park, Frimley
Your quest at Frimley Lodge Park is to capture the castles and secure two treasure chests. But be warned, these are protected by a sandy moat patrolled by a crocodile...
MoreSteer the Ship at Green Way Play Area, North Camp, Aldershot
Green Way Play Area has a multi-play boat with flags flying and three sections – the upper deck, the lower deck and the bow. The upper deck and the...
MoreBecome a Human Sundial at Holybourne Play Area, Alton
Holybourne Play Area is a wooden play area with a spacious, natural feel and an area where you can become a human sundial! The play equipment includes, a circle...
MoreDene Road Local Play Area, Cove, Near Farnborough
Dene Road Play Area in Farnborough is a small local play area. The play equipment is for children to the age of 12 years and includes a swing, a toddler swing, two...
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...
MoreConquer the Giant’s Castle at Binfield Wood, Basingstoke
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”. This is...
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...
MoreWest Clandon Playground, West Clandon
West Clandon Playground is a small play area on the edge of the Surrey Hills. It has a zip wire and not one but three slides! The play equipment...
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...
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...
MoreDiscover the Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill, Aldershot
Rowhill Nature Reserve hides the source of the River Blackwater amongst charismatically named areas like Stickleback Pond, Rhododendron...
MoreSpring About at Aspen Grove Play Area, Aldershot
Aspen Grove Play Area is a small, enclosed play area in a residential cul-de-sac with: toddler swings, a wobbly balance beam, a helter-skelter style slide with easy...
MoreDiscover the Delights of Pond Dipping, Rowan Field, Ash
Rowan Field is unusual – a nature reserve split in half by the A331. Rowan Field has open grassland, a pond and the Blackwater River running along...
MoreSplish, Splosh and Splash in Odiham Ford, Odiham
This pretty pool is actually a ford in the River Whitewater where you can paddle, splash and splosh. It is quiet, peaceful and muddy. From here you can easily walk along...
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...
MoreCentre Green Play Area, Eversley, Near Finchampstead
Centre Green Play Area is local play area built on a green. When we visited the play area was in great condition and had equipment including swings, a basket...
MoreFreeborn Way Play Area (aka Lily Hill Play Area), Bracknell
Freeborn Way Play Area is at the bottom of Clinton’s Hill, which is a small, wooded hill. There are pathways through the woods, some are easy access and others are...
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...
MoreBeat the Obstacle Course at Cross Green Play Area, Eversley
Cross Green is a small play area next to Eversley Cricket Club with a big climbing frame obstacle course, a pretty duck pond and a picnic area. When we visited the...
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...
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...
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...
MoreParish Close Play Area, Ash Green, Near Farnborough
Parish Close Play Area is a small, residential play area for children from 4 to 8 years old. The play equipment includes a toddler swing, a roundabout, a spinner...
MoreLower Mead Play Area, Petersfield, East Hampshire
Lower Mead Play Area is a small, local play area for children under 8 years old. The play area has play equipment that includes a slide, toddler swings and a...
MoreScramble to the Secret Falls, Near Dorking, Surrey Hills
Our visits to Broadmoor always make us feel like jungle explorers on an expedition to find a secret waterfall. I like to think this is because the woods have a wild...
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...
MoreCompton Recreation Ground, Compton, Near Guildford
Compton Recreation Ground is a small, local play area. The play area has play equipment that includes toddler swings, a multiplay with a slide, springers, a long...
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...
MoreSt James Avenue Play Area, Farnham Park, Farnham
The St James Play Area is one of two play areas in the beautiful Farnham Park. The play equipment is aimed at children from 0 to 14 years old and includes...
MoreWood Moor Play Area, Finchampstead, Near Wokingham
Wood Moor Play Area is a shady play area on a round, grassy area that is surrounded by a circle of houses. It has a variety of well looked after play equipment, including...
MoreStorm and Conquer Danebury Hill Fort, Near Andover
About 2,500 years ago, Danebury Hill Fort was a series of earthen ramparts, ditches and gateways protecting a central area. As you can imagine, it has a spectacular...
MoreBe Enchanted by West Hanger, Shere Woodlands
There is something magical about Shere Woodlands. Maybe it’s the paths that twist past old, gnarled trees, secret hideouts and quiet copses. Maybe it’s the...
MoreSpot Butser Hill from Stroud Children’s Play Area, Near Petersfield
Butser Hill watches over Stroud Children’s Play Area, a small, local play area with a country feel. The play equipment includes a wooden multiplay with a slide...
MoreSpot Salterns at the Lymington-Keyhaven Nature Reserve
For hundreds of years, people have used the coastal lagoons of The Solent to trap sea water and create salt. Today some can be see at the Lymington-Keyhaven...
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...
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...
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...
MoreFind Cobbett’s View on Wheatham Hill, Ashford Hangers
In 1822, William Cobbett was surprised to discover Wheatham Hill, “…out we came, all in a moment, at the very edge of the hanger! And never, in all my...
MoreExplore Lightwater Country Park and Play Area
Lightwater Country Park has everything younger children enjoy and all in a relatively small space. At its centre is a newly refurbished adventure play area and...
MoreSpy with Binoculars at Kingsway Play Area, Aldershot
The Kingsway Play Area is a well equipped playground built on a spacious plot, in a quiet, residential area. The equipment was varied and in good condition and included...
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...
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...
MoreSail on a Sea of Sand at Queens Road Play Area, Farnborough
The sandy Queens Road Play Area and Recreation Ground has with equipment for a variety of ages, a large field with sports facilities and wildflowers. The...
MoreSpot the Dinosaurs at Crystal Palace Park, Bromley
“There’s one, crawling out of the water!” shouted my daughter, looking out across the lake towards the statue. We had only been in Crystal Palace Park...
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...
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...
MoreWar Memorial Playing Field and Play Area, Chilbolton
War Memorial Playing Field and Play Area is a recreation ground on the edge of Chilbolton Cow Common. The play equipment includes toddler swings, swings...
MoreTongham Recreation Ground and Play Area, Near Aldershot
Tongham Recreation Ground has a colourful play area for a range of ages. It also has a a multi-gym and a large recreation ground where you can play football, tennis...
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...
MoreTame the Tube Slide at Yateley Green Play Area, Yateley
Sitting on the edge of Yateley Green is a brightly coloured play area with a skate park, climbing area and large tube slide and a lily pond. The play equipment...
MoreSearch for Sculptures at Tout Quarries, Portland
At Tout Quarries, sculptures are hiding around every corner – and when I say hiding, I mean hiding! We have visited twice and still haven’t found every...
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...
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...
MoreRun the Obstacle Course at Ancells Farm Park, Fleet
Ancells Farm Park Play Area is a well equipped adventure play area with equipment for children of all ages. Over the road is Ancells Farm Nature Reserve, a...
MoreVisit a Play Area with a Smile at Ashley Park Play Area, Ash
We love this happy play area with its smiling faces, vivid colours and wobbly bridge that is suited to younger children. The play area is built on a small, grassy...
MoreBuild Sandcastles at Bourne Recreation Ground, Near Farnham
The sandy Bourne Recreation Ground has a wooden play area with a cafe, a field and easy access to Bourne Woods. The play equipment includes toddler...
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...
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...
MoreWherwell Playing Fields and Rowles’ Family Play Area
The Rowles’ Family Play Area is a rural play area with wooden equipment and a large field in the picturesque village of Wherwell. The play equipment includes toddler...
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...
MoreCapture the Pirate Ship at Moor Road, Farnborough
Ahoy, me hearties! A pirate ship lurks offshore in the play area at Moor Road Recreation Ground. Can you scale the rigging, board the ship and save the day? The pirate...
MoreCombe Road Recreation Ground, Godalming
Combe Road Recreation Ground and Play Area is a very small local play area in the middle of a field surrounded by houses. 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...
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...
MoreRowledge Recreation Ground Play Area, Near Farnham
Rowledge Recreation Ground Play Area is a quiet, little playground with: swings, toddler swings, two slides with easy to climb steps, a rope climbing frame, two...
MoreStep Back in Time at Waverley Abbey, Farnham
The picturesque ruins of Waverley Abbey are surrounded by open fields, the River Wey and a small lake, which is home to herons, ducks and swans. Some of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
MoreWade to Spider Island at Magpie Bottom, New Forest
Magpie Bottom is a small area of woodland in the New Forest with a magical story trail, the remains of a WW2 airfield, and lots of wildlife. The River Avon Water...
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...
MorePlay Areas, Arts and Orienteering at South Hill Park, Bracknell
South Hill Park is a grand stately home turned arts venue, which is surrounded by gardens, lakes, woods, and three very different play areas. The grounds divide...
MoreFind the Sentinels at Hogmoor Inclosure, Bordon
Whether you’re tackling the natural play area, exploring the sandy trails, or tucked away in the bird hide, Hogmoor Inclosure is a wonderful place to climb...
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...
MoreMontgomery Road Play Area, Cove, Farnborough
Montgomery Road Play Area is a small play area for younger children in a residential area. The play equipment is for children under the age of 12 years old...
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...
MoreDare to Enter Thor’s Den at Thursley Playground, Thursley
Welcome to Thor’s Den! An exciting name for an exciting play area sitting on the edge of Thursley Common. The equipment includes: toddler swings (with...
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...
MoreTrip Trap Your Way Through Wallis Wood, Near Cranleigh
We came to Wallis Wood on the hunt for wildflowers and we weren’t disappointed. Not only did we find bluebells, wood anemones, daffodils and...
MoreMill Chase Play Area, Whitehill and Bordon, Near Hindhead
Mill Chase Play Area is a small, enclosed play area next to a large field. The play equipment includes toddler swings, a tyre swing, a multiplay for younger children...
MoreClimb About at South Hill Road Play Area, Bracknell
South Hill Road Play Area is a wooden adventure play area that blends naturally into the surrounding trees. There is a wide choice of play equipment...
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...
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