Land Ahoy at the Obelisk Lawn Play Area, Virginia Water
Land Ahoy! Obelisk Lawn Play Area has a shipwreck theme with all things nautical – ships, rigging, sand and a crow’s nest. It’s an atmospheric but small
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Discover a Waterfall and Roman Ruins at Virginia Water
With woods and paths to explore, places to build hideouts, scooter and cycle tracks, a gorgeous waterfall, some lost ruins from Rome, and a wooden playground,
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Stroll 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’ chairs
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Catch 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
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Parson’s Close Recreation Ground, Leighton-Linslade
Parson’s Close Recreation Ground is the play area at the end of the magical Leighton-Linslade Children’s Trail. If you visit, you will see that something magical has happened
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Play 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.
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Visit 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 exploring
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Explore the Poohscape Play Area at Pooh Corner, Hartfield
The Poohscape Play Area is a perfect place to play before mounting your Expotition to the enchanted places of Ashdown Forest. This sandy play area has
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Climb 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 is
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Build Sand Castles at West Wittering Beach, Near Chichester
On a sunny day, the sparkling, white sands and cool, blue waters of West Wittering Beach make you feel like you are abroad. The sand is soft and makes great sandcastles
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Find Fairies and Fossils at Lepe Country Park, Exbury
Lepe Country Park is one of those rare places where you can fill an entire day with everything or nothing! If you need an energy busting day then plan on paddling,
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Play by the Sea at Lepe Country Park Play Area, Exbury
The Lepe Country Park Play Area is one of only a handful of beachside play areas we have found and it’s a beauty, with views across The Solent and out to
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Build 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 swings
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Sandy 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, various
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Dig and Splash at Aldenham CP Adventure Play Area
Aldenham Country Park’s brightly coloured adventure play area is full of places to play. It is situated next to the SEND pavillion and has bookable sessions that are
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Find 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 Park.
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Meet 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 play
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Romp Around the Hogmoor Inclosure Natural Play Area
Hogmoor Inclosure has a large and varied wooden play area where you can choose sandy play, wild play, adventure play and natural play! This has a mixture
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Find 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, explore
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Find 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 camp
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River 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 crabbing
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Join a Pirate Crew at California Country Park, Finchampstead
A pirate ship has run aground at California Country Park! Its crew – a parrot, an owl and an octopus wearing a Jolly Roger eyepatch – man the decks but don’t seem to have
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Up, Under and Over on the Assault Course at Queen Elizabeth CP
If, like me, you have ever watched children tackling a play area obstacle course and wished it was big enough for you to have a go, then the assault course at Queen Elizabeth
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Try 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 course.
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Discover Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Near Petersfield
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 easily
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Quest the Day Away at the Adventure Play Area, Farnham Park
A visit to Farnham Park’s Adventure Play Area can be like questing your way through a fairy tale. Can you creep through the tunnel without waking the fox and badger,
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Find Fossils and a World-Class Sunset at Bracklesham Bay
Bracklesham Bay is probably the place we love to visit the most. As the tide falls, a huge stretch of sand opens up and you can find fossils just lying on the beach
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Follow 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 volcano.
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Picnic, Paddle and Play at Southwater CP, Horsham
Southwater Country Park has a bit of everything – paddling, orienteering, water sports, and even a dinosaur-themed adventure play area. At the heart of the park is
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Walk 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 coast.
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Take 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 preserved
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The Moors Valley CP Adventure Play Areas, Ringwood
Moors Valley Country Park is full of fantastical places to play, some in traditional play area settings and others scattered through its beautiful woodland.
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Experience Adventure Play at its Best, Moors Valley CP, Ringwood
Moors Valley Country Park is outstanding, a special combination of fun, magic and nature. We were blown away by the marvellous play areas, enchanting play trail
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All Aboard the Moors Valley Railway, Ringwood
The trains of Moors Valley Railway huff and puff their way between Lakeside and Kingsmere stations travelling over a bridge and through two tunnels
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Welcome 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 on
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Plunder 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
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Find Crabs, Ferries and Beaches at Mudeford Quay
Mudeford Quay is a working fishing harbour at the mouth of Christchurch Harbour where you can ride a ferry, make sandcastles, try crabbing, plunder a
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Watch 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 Area.
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Hunt for Fossils at Highcliffe Beach, Christchurch
With spectacular views, stretches of sand and clay full of fossils, it’s not hard to understand why we love Highcliffe beach. When we arrived the sun
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Pinewood 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 well
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Steam 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
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Scoot Around the Key Play Area, Elvetham Heath
At the centre of Elvetham Heath is The Key, a busy play area with a scooter track and a variety of play equipment for all ages. The enclosed toddler area has a trampoline
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Pilot 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 tunnels*
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Stroll Through the Savill Garden, Windsor Great Park
The Savill Garden is 35 acres of gardens and woodland in Windsor Great Park and just a short walk from Virginia Water Lake and an even shorter walk from the
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Step Into Stories at Discover Children’s Story Centre, Stratford
Have you ever wished you could step inside a storybook world and explore? At Discover Children’s Story Centre you can! The centre’s Story Worlds and Garden are
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Discover Children’s Story Centre Adventure Play Area
As well as the Story Worlds inside, the Discover Children’s Story Centre has a Story Garden, which is a creative space full of story themed play equipment that fires
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Discover 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
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Ride 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 location
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Black 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 equipment,
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Walk in Harry’s Footsteps at Black Park CP, Wexham
Used as the location for some of the Harry Potter films – Hagrid’s Hut and some shots of the Forbidden Forest and Hogsmede Station, Black Park Country
