Free Entry – Toddle Doddle https://toddledoddle.com Find Your Next Adventure Sat, 01 Jun 2024 15:04:18 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 102446132 Meet Nymphs and a Boggart on the Blackwater Valley Path https://toddledoddle.com/blackwater-valley-path-section-6-m3-bridge-to-blackwater-park/ https://toddledoddle.com/blackwater-valley-path-section-6-m3-bridge-to-blackwater-park/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 13:00:43 +0000 https://toddledoddle.com/blackwater-valley-path-section-5-coleford-bridge-to-m3-bridge-copy/ Blackwater Valley Path Section 5 Coleford Bridge to M3 Bridge River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater at Hawley Meadows, Camberley, Surrey and Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge to Blackwater Park River Blackwater at Hawley Meadows in Camberley along the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater at Hawley Meadows in Camberley along the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater at Hawley Meadows in Camberley along the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater at Hawley Meadows in Camberley along the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater at Hawley Meadows in Camberley along the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater at Hawley Meadows in Camberley along the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater at Hawley Meadows in Camberley along the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater at Hawley Meadows, Camberley, Surrey and Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge to Blackwater Park River Blackwater at Hawley Meadows in Camberley along the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater at Hawley Meadows, Camberley, Surrey and Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge to Blackwater Park River Blackwater at Hawley Meadows, Camberley, Surrey and Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge to Blackwater Park River Blackwater at Hawley Meadows in Camberley along the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater at Hawley Meadows in Camberley along the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater at Hawley Meadows in Camberley along the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley River Blackwater at Hawley Meadows in Camberley along the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberley Blackwater Valley Path Section 5 Coleford Bridge to M3 Bridge

A cheeky boggart and some wood and water nymphs are just some of the creatures waiting to meet you along Section 6 of the Blackwater Valley Path. You may also spot fish, butterflies and herons!

 

The Nymphs and the Boggart

Hawley Meadows, CamberleyThis is a story trail called “The Story of the Nymphs and the Boggart” leads you around the meadow, telling tales of magical creatures.

 

 

 

Hawley Meadows Story Trail, CamberleyIt is about one mile long and is divided into numbered sections that you read out as you reach number markers along the trail.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blackwater Valley Path Section 6: M3 Bridge to Blackwater Park

Blackwater Valley Path Section 5 Coleford Bridge to M3 BridgeAt 1.5 miles long, this section is one of the shortest. The path starts near Frimley Station

 

 

 

River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberleyand leads you over the A331 dual carriageway

 

 

 

 

River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberleyand into a business park.

 

 

 

 

 

River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, CamberleyThen it passes under the M3

 

 

 

 

 

River Blackwater at Hawley Meadows, Camberley, Surrey and Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge to Blackwater Parkand on to Hawley Meadows, a traditional floodplain meadow.

 

 

 

 

River Blackwater at Hawley Meadows in Camberley along the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, CamberleyFrom here it is just a short walk to Blackwater Park. 

 

 

 

 

 

The Blackwater Valley Path

River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, CamberleyThe Blackwater Valley Path is 23 miles long, marked by signposts and divided into 12 sections.  

These sections follow the river, are not circular and do not finish where they start.  

 

 

The Paths Along Section 6

River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, CamberleyThe paths are the first along the Blackwater Path that do not have hard surfacing suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs and bikes.

The path varies from surfaced

 

 

River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberleyto mud

 

 

 

 

River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberleyto gravel 

 

 

 

 

River Blackwater at Hawley Meadows in Camberley along the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, Camberleyto rutted grass.

 

 

 

 

River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, CamberleyWe found the paths easy to use on foot or by bike but they can be narrow and there are patches of stinging nettles and brambles to battle past.

 

 

 

Blackwater Valley Path Section 5 Coleford Bridge to M3 BridgeThere is a road crossing at Frimley, which you need to cross with care.  

Please see the Section 6 route description for full details. 

 

 

 

Would We Go Back?

River Blackwater at Hawley Meadows in Camberley along the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, CamberleyWe would go back to Hawley Meadows and the story trail.

 

 

 

 

River Blackwater on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 6 M3 Bridge, Frimley, to Blackwater Park, CamberleyWe may also cycle up to the M3 Bridge and down to Blackwater Park but would start and finish at the Hawley Meadows car park.

 

 

 

 

Where to Next?

Blackwater Valley Path Section 5 Coleford Bridge to M3 BridgeUpstream – Section 5: Coleford Bridge to the M3 Bridge

 

 

 

 

River Blackwater on Section 7 of the Blackwater Valley Path at Shepherd Meadows, SandhurstDownstream – Section 7: Blackwater Park to Sandhurst Station

 

 

Read More

 

Visit the Blackwater Valley Path website

See the Section 6 Route Directions

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Frimley, Blackwater, Camberley
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode for M3 Bridge/Frimley Station/Burrell Road: GU16 7QH or GU16 7JG
Nearest Postcode for Blackwater Park/Hawley Meadows: GU15 3DT or GU15 3YH

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic
Facilities: None

How Long We Spent There: 3 hours
Buggies: The paths can be uneven and there is no surfacing at all through some parts of Hawley Meadows.

Parking: To park near the M3 Bridge you can park at Frimley Station (GU16 7QH) or Burrell Road Car Park (GU16 7JG). You can try to park along the road at Blackwater Park (GU15 3DT) but it is easier to use the car park at Hawley Meadows (GU15 3YH).
Cost of Parking: Frimley Station is pay and display. The other car parks are free.

Wildlife You Might See: Kingfishers, birds, badgers, lizards, ducks, moorhens, coots, Canada gees, butterflies and other insects. Perhaps even some nymphs and boggarts!

Information Written: June 2024

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Section 6 of the Blackwater Valley Path from the M3 Bridge in Frimley to Blackwater Park in Camberley is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

  • Fun
  • Condition
  • Value
  • Would We Go Back
3.3
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User Rating 4 (1 vote)
Comments Rating 0 (0 reviews)

 

Before taking part in any activities or visiting any places listed, you should make appropriate checks to ensure high quality provision, a safe environment is provided and to check all these details are up to date before you visit and/or take part. We accept no liability (to the fullest extent permitted by law) for the quality of the activities provided or places listed or for the accuracy of any information given.

 

 

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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

The play equipment includes:

  • a swing
  • a toddler swing
  • a fun house style mirror.

 

 

 

Finding the Play Area

The play area is accessed by this grassy path, which is on Combe Road.

 

 

List Play Equipment

 

Visit Combe Road Recreation Ground website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Godalming
County: Surrey
Nearest Postcode: GU7 3SL

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic and a blanket.
Facilities: None.

How Long We Spent There: 30 minutes
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: You can park on the roads next to the play area on Combe Road.
Cost of Parking: Free 

Information Written: July 2022

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Combe Road Recreation Ground and Play Area in Godalming is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

  • Fun
  • Condition
  • Value
  • Would We Go Back
1.5
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Comments Rating 0 (0 reviews)

 

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There is nothing dead about the Deadwater Valley Nature Reserve. We were surrounded by wildlife from the moment we arrived – butterflies fluttered around us, anemones dotted the banks and ducks floated past on the river.

Our visit had the feel of exploring an enchanted wood and we loved it.

 

Deadwater Valley Nature Reserve

Deadwater Valley Nature Reserve, Whitehill and BordonThe reserve runs along the River Deadwater and has a wild, atmospheric feel. There are trails to follow, bridges to cross, a large pond to dip in, and an ancient hillfort to discover called the Walldown Monument. 

 

 

 

The Black Pond

Deadwater Valley Nature Reserve, BordonIf you follow the path downstream, keeping the river on your left, you come to a causeway of small logs that lead to Knox’s Pond, or as we call it, the Black Pond.

 

 

 

Deadwater Valley Nature Reserve, Whitehill and BordonTrip trap over this makeshift bridge and you come to a mini-dam that has created the pond.

 

 

 

 

Deadwater Valley Nature Reserve, Whitehill and BordonThe Black Pond is beautiful. Almost black, it reflects the surrounding trees perfectly, at least it did until some curious ducks arrived and disturbed the water.

We had a picnic and did some pond dipping.

 

 

Bordon Inclosure

Deadwater Valley Nature Reserve, BordonIf you follow the woodland nature trails upstream, keeping the River Deadwater on your right, you come to a bridge over the river.

If you cross this bridge, you can walk to where the River Deadwater flows into the River Wey and then continue on to the Bordon Inclosure.

 

Bordon Inclosure, Bordon, SurreyThe Bordon Inclosure is a tranquil wooded area with a natural play area, brass rubbing posts and a boardwalk along the River Wey.

 

 

 

Special Events!

The Deadwater Valley Trust runs these two nature reserve and hold special events, like a rubber duck race, Junior Ranger events and a Woodland Fair. Please see the Deadwater Valley Trust website for further details.

 

 

The Paths

Deadwater Valley Nature Reserve, Whitehill and BordonThe paths were generally flat, dry and wide. The trail around Knox’s Pond was muddy in places. 

 

 

 

 

 

Deadwater Valley Nature Reserve, Whitehill and BordonI used an all terrain buggy without any problems. There was one path that was blocked by a small log but I wheeled the buggy over the top.

 

 

 

 

 

Finding Your Way

Deadwater Valley Nature Reserve, BordonThe reserve is generally long and thin so you are never far from the River Deadwater. There is a handy Deadwater Valley Local Nature Reserve Map to guide your visit.

From the car park, enter the reserve and turn right if you want to quickly reach the Black Pond or turn left if you want to walk along the River Deadwater.

Read More

 

Visit the Deadwater Valley Nature Reserve website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Bordon
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: GU35 0XF

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic. 
Facilities: Picnic area.

How Long We Spent There: 2.5 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly.

Parking: There is a car park next to the entrance. 
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Birds, moths and butterflies, caterpillars, dragonflies, deer, snakes, lizards and ducks.

Information Written: March 2017

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to the Deadwater Valley Nature Reserve in Bordonis summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

  • Fun
  • Condition
  • Value
  • Would We Go Back
4.3
Sending
User Rating 0 (0 votes)
Comments Rating 0 (0 reviews)

 

Before taking part in any activities or visiting any places listed, you should make appropriate checks to ensure high quality provision, a safe environment is provided and to check all these details are up to date before you visit and/or take part. We accept no liability (to the fullest extent permitted by law) for the quality of the activities provided or places listed or for the accuracy of any information given.

 

 

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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 tick-tock…

 

Byfleet Recreation Ground and Play Area, Byfleet, SurreyThe play area is for children to the age of 12 years old and has equipment, including:

  • a sunken pirate ship in a sand pit
  • a water play area
  • swings
  • a basket swing
  • a climbing area
  • Byfleet Recreation Ground and Play Area, Byfleet, Surreytoddler swings
  • an aerial balance course
  • a fairy tale house with a slide
  • a second slide for smaller children with easy to climb stairs
  • a treasure chest
  • wooden hoops to climb through and
  • seats for adults.

 

Byfleet Recreation Ground and Play Area, Byfleet, SurreyAround the play area there are football pitches, a multi-use games area, skateboarding ramps, tennis courts, a basketball court and rugby pitches.

There is also a picnic bench and public toilets.

List Play Equipment

 

Visit the Byfleet Recreation Ground and Play Area website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Byfleet
County: Surrey
Nearest Postcode: KT14 7LZ

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic.
Facilities: Picnic area, toilets and accessible toilets.

How Long We Spent There: 1.5 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There is a small car park next to the Byfleet Recreation Ground and Play Area and there are also places to park along the roadside.
Cost of Parking: Free

Information Written: September 2017
Information Checked: May 2021

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Byfleet Recreation Ground and Play Area in Byfleet is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

  • Fun
  • Condition
  • Value
  • Would We Go Back
4.5
Sending
User Rating 0 (0 votes)
Comments Rating 0 (0 reviews)

 

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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 course. 

 

Juniper Adventure Play Trail

This adventure play area has:

  • Queen Elizabeth Country Park Adventure Play Area, Horndean, Portsmoutha wooden multi-play with a tunnel slide, cargo net, ladder and bridge
  • two log cabin climbing frames
  • an obstacle course with ropes, logs, bridges, and cargo nets
  • a zip wire and
  • picnic tables.

 

Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Horndean, PortsmouthFrom the Visitor Centre, the play trail is either a 5 minute drive or a 15 minute walk uphill.

 

List Play Equipment

 

The Assault Course

The Assault Course at Queen Elizabeth Country Park in Horndean, Portsmouth, HampshireSuitable for those over 1.4m tall only, the assault course is hidden in the woods to the right of the adventure play trail and has 12 obstacles and a 250m run.

 

 

 

Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Horndean, PortsmouthQueen Elizabeth Country Park has lots of activities to try, including walking, cycling and mountain biking trails, orienteering trails and nature areas.

 

 

 

Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Horndean, PortsmouthIt has a Visitor Centre, shop, cafe and a kiosk.

 

 

 

 

Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Horndean, PortsmouthThere is even a brick pizza oven you can hire next to the adventure play area!

 

 

 

 

Butser Hill

Butser Hill National Nature Reserve

Queen Elizabeth Country Park is at the bottom of Butser Hill National Nature Reserve.

 

 

 

 

The Dragon of Butser Hill - The Queen Elizabeth Country Park Story Trail, WaterloovilleButser Hill is is one of the highest points in Hampshire with beautiful views towards the Isle of Wight and the South Downs. It is also an ideal spot for kite flying.

 

 

 

The Dragon of Butser Hill

The Dragon of Butser Hill - The Queen Elizabeth Country Park Story Trail, WaterloovilleThere is a Hampshire County Council Story Trail called “The Dragon of Butser Hill” that tells you a story about knights, damsels, giants and dragons as it winds around the hilltop.

 

Read More

 

Visit the Queen Elizabeth Country Park website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Horndean, Near Petersfield
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: PO8 0QE

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Eat at the cafe, hire a barbecue or pizza oven, bring a picnic.
Facilities: Cafe offering snacks and ice cream, a kiosk at the adventure play trail, shop, toilets and accessible toilets, picnic areas. 

How Long We Spent There: 4 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly.

Parking: There are several different car parks to choose from. 
Cost of Parking: From £2 per hour.

Wildlife You Might See: Insects, butterflies, ducks, geese and birds.

Information Written: July 2016
Information Checked: February 2023

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Queen Elizabeth Country Park and the Queen Elizabeth Country Park Adventure Play Area in Horndean is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

  • Fun
  • Condition
  • Value
  • Would We Go Back
5.0
Sending
User Rating 0 (0 votes)
Comments Rating 0 (0 reviews)

 

Before taking part in any activities or visiting any places listed, you should make appropriate checks to ensure high quality provision, a safe environment is provided and to check all these details are up to date before you visit and/or take part. We accept no liability (to the fullest extent permitted by law) for the quality of the activities provided or places listed or for the accuracy of any information given.

 

 

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The Briars Play Area is a small, residential play area in a meadow. 

 

The Briars Play Area in Ash, SurreyThe play equipment is said to be for children from 4 to 8 years old and includes:

  • a swing
  • a slide with a net, a ladder and a fireman’s pole and
  • seats for adults.

 

 

The Briars Play Area in Ash, SurreyNear the play area is a multi-use games area with a basketball net and a football goal. 

 

List Play Equipment

 

Visit The Briars Play Area website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Ash
County: Surrey
Nearest Postcode: GU12 6NJ

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic and a blanket.
Facilities: None

How Long We Spent There: 30 minutes
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There is no car park but you can park on the road next to the play area.
Cost of Parking: Free

Information Written: June 2022

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to The Briars Play Area in Ash is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

  • Fun
  • Condition
  • Value
  • Would We Go Back
1.8
Sending
User Rating 0 (0 votes)
Comments Rating 0 (0 reviews)

 

Before taking part in any activities or visiting any places listed, you should make appropriate checks to ensure high quality provision, a safe environment is provided and to check all these details are up to date before you visit and/or take part. We accept no liability (to the fullest extent permitted by law) for the quality of the activities provided or places listed or for the accuracy of any information given.

 

 

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This cute little play area sits in the grounds of South Hill Park, conveniently positioned next to the cafe, toilets, and car park.

 

The Play Equipment

Toddlers' Play Area South Hill Park BracknellThe toddler-sized equipment includes:

  • a slide with easy to climb steps
  • a balance course
  • musical stepping stones
  • a seesaw
  • a wooden horse.

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South Hill Park

North Lake South Hill Park Bracknell

Your visit can easily be combined with exploring the grounds of South Hill Park, to play, feed the ducks, and explore the grounds.

 

 

The Other Play Areas

Hedgehog Park or Birch Hill Play AreaThere are two other play areas you can try. Hedgehog Park is less than a five minutes walk,

 

 

 

 

South Hill Road Play Area, North Lake, South Hill Park, Bracknell, Berkshireand South Hill Road Play Area is about a fifteen minute walk in the other direction.

 

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Visit the South Hill Park Toddler’s Play Area website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Bracknell
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: RG12 7PA

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic or eat in the cafe. 
Facilities: Picnic tables, cafe, snacks, ice cream, toilets, accessible toilets. 

How Long We Spent There: 2.5 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There is a good-sized car park.
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife  You Might See: Ducks, swans, geese, squirrels and herons.

Information Written: November 2016

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Ratings

Our visit to South Hill Park Toddler’s Play Area in Bracknell is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

  • Fun
  • Condition
  • Value
  • Would We Go Back
3.0
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User Rating 0 (0 votes)
Comments Rating 0 (0 reviews)

 

Before taking part in any activities or visiting any places listed, you should make appropriate checks to ensure high quality provision, a safe environment is provided and to check all these details are up to date before you visit and/or take part. We accept no liability (to the fullest extent permitted by law) for the quality of the activities provided or places listed or for the accuracy of any information given.

 

 

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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. 

 

Oakhanger Play Area near Bordon, HampshireThe play equipment is for children to the age of 14 years and includes:

  • a swing
  • a toddler swing
  • a basket swing
  • a spinner
  • a multiplay with a tunnel, bridges, a fireman’s pole and a slide with easy to climb stairs
  • a balance course
  • a pig springer
  • a picnic table 
  • seats.

Next to the play area is a small but unenclosed field. 

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Visit the Oakhanger Play Area website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Oakhanger, near Farnham and Bordon
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: GU35 9JN

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic.
Facilities: None

How Long We Spent There: 1 hour
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There is no car park but you can park on the road next to the play area.
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Birds, ducks, crickets, insects and dragonflies.

Information Written: December 2018

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Ratings

Our visit to Oakhanger Play Area near Farnham is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

  • Fun
  • Condition
  • Value
  • Would We Go Back
4.3
Sending
User Rating 0 (0 votes)
Comments Rating 0 (0 reviews)

 

Before taking part in any activities or visiting any places listed, you should make appropriate checks to ensure high quality provision, a safe environment is provided and to check all these details are up to date before you visit and/or take part. We accept no liability (to the fullest extent permitted by law) for the quality of the activities provided or places listed or for the accuracy of any information given.

 

 

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Municipal Gardens and Play Area, Aldershot, HampshireMunicipal 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 village, a hilltop fortress and a pumpkin-shaped, horse-drawn carriage? 

No prizes for guessing who might live here!

 

Municipal Gardens and Play Area, Aldershot, HampshireCan you scale the fortress and clamber your way through to the tunnel slide?

 

 

 

 

Municipal Gardens and Play Area, Aldershot, HampshireWhat role will you play in the little village?

 

 

It can be busy, but we love it.

 

Municipal Gardens and Play Area, Aldershot, HampshireMunicipal Gardens has a range of newly refurbished equipment that provides a challenge for children of all ages but is only recommended to the age of 12 years. It includes:

  • a fortress climbing frame with a tube slide, climbing walls, bridges, poles and nets
  • a games area with anagrams, four in a row and reversi as well as a kitchen hob and kaleidoscope
  • a second slide for younger children
  • a network of houses for smaller children to climb around and play in
  • toddler swings
  • double swings
  • swings
  • a rope swing
  • Municipal Gardens and Play Area, Aldershot, Hampshirea tyre swing
  • a balance course
  • a roundabout
  • a spinning disc
  • a wobbly pirate ship with a steering wheel
  • sea creature springers
  • a seal seesaw
  • a Cinderella seesaw
  • a picnic table and
  • seats for adults.

 

Municipal Gardens and Play Area in Aldershot, HampshireMunicipal Gardens has a multi-use games area and you can play basketball, football, hockey and cricket. There is also a skateboarding area and an outdoor gym.

There are also gardens and open areas to walk through and picnic in.

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Visit the Municipal Gardens website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Aldershot
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: GU11 3EP

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic and a blanket.
Facilities: None.

How Long We Spent There: 1.5 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There no car park but you can usually find a space on one of the nearby residential roads. Be sure to find one that does not have parking restrictions. We try Cargate Avenue (GU11 3EP), Upper Elms Road (GU11 3ES), Cargate Hill (GU11 3AA), The Warren (GU11 3AB) and Lansdowne Road (GU11 3ER).
Cost of Parking: Free

Information Written: June 2017
Information Checked: August 2023

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Ratings

Our visit to Municipal Gardens Play Area in Aldershot is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

  • Fun
  • Condition
  • Value
  • Would We Go Back
5.0
Sending
User Rating 0 (0 votes)
Comments Rating 0 (0 reviews)

 

Before taking part in any activities or visiting any places listed, you should make appropriate checks to ensure high quality provision, a safe environment is provided and to check all these details are up to date before you visit and/or take part. We accept no liability (to the fullest extent permitted by law) for the quality of the activities provided or places listed or for the accuracy of any information given.

 

 

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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 become more spooky at night in the Twighlight Maze…

 

The Maize Maze

Pumpkin Picking at the Pumpkin Picking Patch, Fordingbridge, HampshireThe maze hides things like a skeleton on a bike, a giant spider’s web

 

 

 

 

Pumpkin Picking at the Pumpkin Picking Patch, Fordingbridge, Hampshireand a witch’s cottage. 

 

 

 

 

 

The Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin Picking at Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures, Fordingbridge, DorsetScattered around the field are information boards, scarecrows,

 

 

 

 

Pumpkin Picking at Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures, Fordingbridge, Dorseta house made of pumpkins

 

 

 

 

 

Pumpkin Picking at the Pumpkin Picking Patch, Fordingbridge, Hampshireand pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. 

 

 

 

 

 

Halloween Arts and Crafts

Pumpkin Picking at Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures, Fordingbridge, DorsetThere is also a refreshments tent with Halloween themed arts and crafts.

We made a witch’s broom and a tin can bat. 

 

 

 

Wheelbarrows

Pumpkin Picking at the Pumpkin Picking Patch, Fordingbridge, DorsetThere are wheelbarrows that are free to use but bring something to put your pumpkins in when you get to the car.

 

 

 

 

Mud, Mud, Glorious Mud

Pumpkin Picking at Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures, Fordingbridge, DorsetThis is an outdoor venue and can be very, very muddy. Be sure to bring wellies just in case!

 

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Visit the Fordingbridge Pumpkin Picking Patch website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Fordingbridge, New Forest
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: SP6 1AN

Opens: Various dates in October. Please see their website for details. 
Cost: Free entry to the pumpkin picking field. The Halloween Maize Maze is £6.50 per person and free for those under 2 years.

Where to Eat: Refreshments tent
Facilities: Ice creams, refreshments, toilets and accessible toilets.

How Long We Spent There: 2 hours
Buggies: You could take a buggy but it can be very muddy.

Parking: There is a large car park that can become very muddy. 
Cost of Parking: Free

Information Written: October 2020
Information Checked: October 2023

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Fordingbridge Pumpkin Picking Patch is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

  • Fun
  • Condition
  • Value
  • Would We Go Back
5.0
Sending
User Rating 0 (0 votes)
Comments Rating 0 (0 reviews)

 

Before taking part in any activities or visiting any places listed, you should make appropriate checks to ensure high quality provision, a safe environment is provided and to check all these details are up to date before you visit and/or take part. We accept no liability (to the fullest extent permitted by law) for the quality of the activities provided or places listed or for the accuracy of any information given.

 

 

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