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Nature Reserves with Play Areas

Thursley Common and Moat Pond, Thursley, Surrey

Venture into the Lost World of Thursley Common, Thursley

22/10/202422/10/2024

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

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Thor's Den - Thursley Playground

Dare to Enter Thor’s Den at Thursley Playground, Thursley

21/10/202422/10/2024

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

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Lakeside Nature Reserve Adventure Play Area, Ash Vale, Surrey

Lakeside Nature Reserve Adventure Play Area, Ash Vale

03/06/202403/06/2024

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 orchid

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River Blackwater at Lakeside Nature Reserve, Ash Vale, Surrey on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 3: Shawfields to Hollybush Pits

Take Brass Rubbings at Lakeside Nature Reserve, Ash Vale

03/06/202403/06/2024

Hidden around Lakeside Nature Reserve are brass rubbing posts, lakes, an orchid meadow, woodland, and an adventure play area. You can also find the Basingstoke

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Petersfield Heath and Petersfield Heath Play Area in Petersfield, Hampshire

Pondside Play at Petersfield Heath and Play Area

13/02/202404/04/2024

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

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River Blackwater on Section 7 of the Blackwater Valley Path at Shepherd Meadows, Sandhurst

Stroll Through Shepherd Meadows, Sandhurst

25/04/202326/04/2023

Magical Shepherd Meadows is a picturesque mix of meadows, river and woodlands, full of head high flowers, butterflies, birds and ducks…lots and

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Farnham Park Adventure Play Area, Farnham, Surrey

Quest the Day Away at the Adventure Play Area, Farnham Park

17/02/202310/02/2024

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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Chilbolton Cow Common and Wherwell Common in Hampshire

Chilbolton Cow Common, Chilbolton and Wherwell

16/07/202208/02/2024

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 Area.

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War Memorial Playing Fields and Play Area in Chilbolton, Hampshire

War Memorial Playing Field and Play Area, Chilbolton

16/07/202210/02/2024

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,

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Elvetham Heath Nature Reserve in Elvetham Heath, Hampshire

Find the Cattle of Elvetham Heath NR, Near Fleet

03/07/202217/02/2023

Whether bogs or streams, sculptures or duck ponds, pine woods or boardwalks, there is plenty to explore at Elvetham Heath Nature Reserve. The reserve is

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Ash Common Play Area, Ash, Surrey

Ride the Ash Express at Ash Common Recreation Ground

01/06/202210/02/2024

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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Furzey Gardens, Lyndhurst

Discover the Fairy Kingdom at Furzey Gardens, New Forest

23/05/202229/06/2022

Furzey Gardens hides an enchanted fairy kingdom, complete with a castle, a ferry company, wooden hideouts and about 40 fairy doors scattered throughout the

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Box Hill Play Trail, Box Hill, Dorking, Surrey

Scramble Along the Natural Play Trail at Box Hill, Dorking

07/08/202110/02/2024

Scattered throughout the woods on top of Box Hill are natural play areas with balance courses, ropes, logs, tree climbing, dens and a fort. This is called the Box Hill Natural

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Box Hill, Dorking, Surrey

Adventure Up, Down and Around Box Hill, Dorking, Surrey Hills

07/08/202118/06/2022

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 we

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Play Areas, Itchen Valley Country Park, Southampton, Hampshire

Play the Trails of Itchen Valley Country Park, Southampton

15/05/202110/02/2024

Itchen Valley Country Park bursts with places to play and trails to try, including an adventure play trail through the woods, two play areas, and a brass rubbing nature trail. 

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Chinthurst Hill, Wonersh Common, Surrey Hills

Find the Folly at the Top of Chinthurst Hill, Wonersh Common

04/05/202120/06/2022

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 logs

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Oakhanger Play Area near Bordon, Hampshire

Play and Explore at Oakhanger Play Area, Near Bordon

01/12/201910/02/2024

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 equipment

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Shortheath Common, Oakhanger, Bordon, Hampshire

Hear the Crickets Sing at Shortheath Common, Near Bordon

05/01/201910/02/2024

Shortheath Common is a Local Nature Reserve with a woodland, heathland, a pond and a play area. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including ducks, 23 different

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Bordon Inclosure, Bordon, Surrey

Discover What’s Hiding Inside Bordon Inclosure, Bordon

17/11/201718/06/2022

Hidden behind this unassuming exterior lies a woodland wonderland perfect for going wild and having an adventure. With something to explore around

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Farnham Park St James Play Area, Surrey

St James Avenue Play Area, Farnham Park, Farnham

06/09/201710/02/2024

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 swings

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Butser Hill National Nature Reserve, Horndean, Hampshire

Stand at the Top of Hampshire on Butser Hill, Horndean

17/02/201711/02/2024

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 Portsmouth

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Zebon Copse Play Area, Church Crookham, Hampshire

Go Wild at Zebon Copse Play Area, Church Crookham

03/06/201610/02/2024

Zebon Copse Play Area is a fantastic play area with modern equipment, a large playing field and plenty of nature nearby – both the Zebon Copse Nature

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Zebon Copse Nature Reserve, Church Crookham, Hampshire

Go Wild at Zebon Copse Nature Reserve, Church Crookham

03/06/201606/02/2024

Zebon Copse Nature Reserve was all wonderfully overgrown when we visited. We followed the path to the boardwalk, winding our way through woodland, ponds

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