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 I have found and it’s a beauty, with views across The Solent and out to the Isle of Wight.
What makes this play area extra special is that the surrounding Lepe Country Park is packed with fun things to do on and off the beach.
Lepe Country Park Adventure Play Area
The wooden play equipment includes:
- a swing
- a toddler swing
- a basket swing
- insect shaped springers
- a seesaw
- play houses
- a double slide with easy to climb stairs
- an obstacle course with logs, stumps, ropes and nets
- a wooden climbing frame
- a snake balance trail
- picnic tables
- seats.
Lepe Country Park
Lepe Country Park has a huge range of activities on offer.
If you need an energy busting day then plan on paddling, sand castles and fossil finding before the tide comes in and then fairy door hunts, adventure play and a nature walk.
Or if you just want somewhere to relax, sit back and enjoy the view.
Visit the Lepe Country Park Play Area website
Further Information
Nearest Town: Exbury, New Forest
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: SO45 1AD
Opens: Daily
Cost: Free
Where to Eat: Try the cafe or bring a picnic.
Facilities: Cafe, picnic area, snacks, ice creams, barbecues, toilets and accessible toilets.
How Long We Spent There: 4 hours
Buggies: There are some pathways that are buggy friendly along the seafront. The beach itself can be hard to push a buggy along because it is divided by wooden posts, many of which have rotted to near sand level and are splintered in places.
Parking: There are two pay and display car parks – one next to the play area and another next to the beach, Visitor Centre and cafe. These are connected by stairs that lead down to the beach but we drove between the two because we were using a buggy. We parked easily in both but it must be very busy at peak times.
Cost of Parking: For April to September start at £2.50 for one hour and an all day ticket costs £9.50.
Wildlife You Might See: Seaside wildlife, seabirds and other birds, butterflies and other insects.
Information Written: September 2017
Information Checked: May 2023
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