Play by the Thames at Runnymede Pleasure Grounds
Runnymede Pleasure Grounds is on the banks of the River Thames and has a play area, splash pad, amusements, boat trips, and a cafe. It is a great place to begin a walk along the Thames Path, and explore the memorials of Runnymede.
The Runnymede Pleasure Grounds Splash Pad
This is for children under the age of 10 years.
Boat Trips
Various boat trips are available up and down the River Thames.
The Runnymede Memorials
The water-meadows of Runnymede are where King John sealed Magna Carta in 1215.
There are a number of interesting memorials to discover in the meadows and woodland.
The Paths
To reach the memorials you have to cross a meadow.
There are steps up to the JFK Memorial and the view point.
The path along the River Thames is bumpy and uneven in places and can be muddy.
Visit the Runnymede Pleasure Grounds website
Further Information
Nearest Town: Old Windsor, Egham
County: Surrey
Nearest Postcode: TW20 0AE
Opens: Daily
Cost: Free
Where to Eat: Bring a picnic or eat at the cafe.
Facilities: Picnic area, toilets, accessible toilets, cafe, ice creams.
How Long We Spent There: 3 hours
Buggies: Runnymede Pleasure Grounds is buggy friendly but the walk to the Runnymede Memorials is trickier and takes you over grass and uneven paths.
Parking: There is a large car park. There is another National Trust car park at the other end of the meadows.
Cost of Parking: Pay and display. The National Trust car park is free for members.
Wildlife You Might See: Ducks, swans, geese, and butterflies.
Information Written: May 2021
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