Water Play – Toddle Doddle https://toddledoddle.com Find Your Next Adventure Fri, 18 Apr 2025 08:31:51 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 102446132 Swashbuckle Through Mr Mulligan’s Pirate Golf, Old Woking https://toddledoddle.com/mr-mulligans-pirate-golf-old-woking/ https://toddledoddle.com/mr-mulligans-pirate-golf-old-woking/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:59:31 +0000 https://toddledoddle.com/chawton-recreation-ground-copy/ Mr Mulligan's Pirate Crazy Golf Mini Golf in Woking, Surrey Mr Mulligan's Pirate Crazy Golf Mini Golf in Woking, Surrey Mr Mulligan's Pirate Crazy Golf Mini Golf in Woking, Surrey Mr Mulligan's Pirate Crazy Golf Mini Golf in Woking, Surrey Mr Mulligan's Pirate Crazy Golf Mini Golf in Woking, Surrey Mr Mulligan's Pirate Crazy Golf Mini Golf in Woking, Surrey Mr Mulligan's Pirate Crazy Golf Mini Golf in Woking, Surrey Mr Mulligan's Pirate Crazy Golf Mini Golf in Woking, Surrey Mr Mulligan's Pirate Crazy Golf Mini Golf in Woking, Surrey Mr Mulligan's Pirate Crazy Golf Mini Golf in Woking, Surrey Mr Mulligan's Pirate Crazy Golf Mini Golf in Woking, Surrey Mr Mulligan's Pirate Crazy Golf Mini Golf in Woking, Surrey Mr Mulligan's Pirate Crazy Golf Mini Golf in Woking, Surrey Mr Mulligan's Pirate Crazy Golf Mini Golf in Woking, Surrey Mr Mulligan's Pirate Crazy Golf Mini Golf in Woking, Surrey Mr Mulligan's Pirate Crazy Golf Mini Golf in Woking, Surrey

Avast, ye landlubbers, it’s time for a round of mini-golf…pirate style! 

This is Mr Mulligan’s Pirate Golf, where it’s just you and your golf ball against a course of pirates, parrots and pythons.

Are you up to the challenge? There’s only one way to find out…

 

The Course

The obstacles include:

Mr Mulligan's Pirate Crazy Golf Mini Golf in Woking, Surreytwo boats you have to ride across the river

 

 

 

 

Mr Mulligan's Pirate Crazy Golf Mini Golf in Woking, Surreya ball-swallowing snake

 

 

 

 

Mr Mulligan's Pirate Crazy Golf Mini Golf in Woking, Surreyand a sinking pirate ship…

 

 

 

 

 

Mr Mulligan's Pirate Golf, Woking…with a glow in the dark interior.

 

 

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Visit the Mr Mulligan’s Pirate Golf website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Old Woking
County: Surrey
Nearest Postcode: GU22 8JH

Adult Cost Range: £10 to £14.99
Child Cost Range: £5 to £9.99
Free if: 3 years and under

Opens: Daily

Where to Eat: There is a cafe in the club house.
Facilities: Cafe, ice creams, snacks, toilets, accessible toilets.

How Long We Spent There: 2 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There is a large car park.
Cost of Parking: Free

Information Written: March 2019
Information Checked: February 2025

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Mr Mulligan’s Pirate Golf in Woking 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
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User Rating 0 (0 votes)
Comments Rating 0 (0 reviews)

 

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Today I found out that the Dragonfly Trail along the Thursley Common boardwalk has been rebuilt and is open!

There is something primeval about Thursley Common. With carnivorous plants, peat bogs and dragons (lizards or dragonflies – take your pick!), it is a breathtaking National Nature Reserve with a wonderful, fresh atmosphere and a range of habitats, including areas of peat bogs, heathland, woodland, and ponds.

 

The Fire

At the end of May 2020, a fire tore through the boardwalk area. Lots of trees and vegetation were lost and so was the boardwalk, with its Dragonfly Trail.

 

Thursley Common and Moat Pond, Thursley, SurreyThis is a picture of Moat Pond before the fire.

 

 

 

 

Thursley Common and Moat Pond, Thursley, SurreyThis is roughly the same area after the fire. 

 

 

 

 

 

Moat Pond

Thursley Common and Moat Pond, Thursley, SurreyWe start our visit at Moat Pond, which is almost always smelling of pine and covered in ducks.

In the autumn it is surrounded by fungus – we spotted 50 different types last autumn! (I’m sure it goes without saying but we never touch fungus, we just look at it).

 

 

The Dragonfly Trail

Thursley Common and Moat Pond, Thursley, SurreyThis leads you along the boardwalk and over the peat bogs.

 

 

 

 

Thursley Common and Moat Pond, Thursley, SurreyAlong the way you can spot lots of insects and lizards

 

 

 

 

 

Thursley Common and Moat Pond, Thursley, Surreyand also sundews.

 

 

 

 

 

The Trails

Thursley Common and Moat Pond, Thursley, SurreyWhen we want a short visit we walk around Moat Pond and watch the wildlife from one of the many little beach-like areas.

If we are after a longer walk, we venture along one of the marked trails. 

 

 

 

The Wildlife

Thursley Common and Moat Pond, Thursley, SurreyThursley Common teems with nature and you can almost always see something wonderful.

 

 

 

 

Thursley Common and Moat Pond, Thursley, SurreyFrom spring to autumn, you can see animals on every visit, including animals such as dragonflies, lizards, caterpillars, birds, and spiders.

On one visit there were thousands of tiny toads hopping across the paths in every direction. 

 

 

The Lizards

Thursley Common and Moat Pond, Thursley, SurreyThe lizards are easiest to see when warming themselves on the boardwalk during sunny days.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thor’s Den

Thor's Den - Thursley PlaygroundThere is nearby a play area called Thor’s Den on the edge of Thursley Common.

You can walk there from Moat Pond but it is quite far so you may prefer to drive (GU8 6QD).

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Visit the Thursley Common website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Thursley, near Farnham
County: Surrey
Nearest Postcode: GU8 6LW

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

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

How Long We Spent There: Up to 3 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly – we use an all terrain buggy as some areas are sandy and there are roots along some of the paths. 

Parking: There are lots of places to park along the road and a few car parks. We use the Moat Pond car park (GU8 6LW) as it is closest to Moat Pond. 
Cost of Parking: Free but a donation using a parking app is suggested.

Wildlife You Might See: Toads, frogs, wood ants, dragonflies, lizards, caterpillars, birds, spiders, grasshoppers and ducks.

Information Written: July 2019
Information Checked: October 2024

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Thursley Common National Nature Reserve 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)

 

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The Blackwater begins in the tranquil Rowhill Nature Reserve and so does the Blackwater Valley Path, which winds with the river, past the source, waterfalls and bridges and out onto the streets of Aldershot and Badshot Lea. 

 

The Blackwater Valley Path

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThe 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.  

 

 

Blackwater Valley Path Section 1: Rowhill Nature Reserve to Pea Bridge 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireSection 1 starts at Rowhill Nature Reserve car park

 

 

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Hampshireand leads you past the boggy source of the Blackwater,

 

 

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Hampshirewhere it then follows the infant river.

 

 

 

 

 

The path leads onto the streets

 

 

 

 

 

and footpaths of Badshot Lea

 

 

 

 

 

and Aldershot.

 

 

 

 

 

Section 1 ends at Pea Bridge, where section 2 begins.

 

 

 

 

 

Rowhill Nature Reserve

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireRowhill Nature Reserve is a captivating nature reserve of ancient woodland with stumps to balance on,

 

 

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Hampshiretrees to climb, hills to explore, bridges to build and places to paddle. 

 

 

 

 

 

The Source of the Blackwater

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThe source of the Blackwater River is a bog marked by an information board.  

 

 

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThere isn’t much to see but the bog trickles into a stream that flows into Stickleback Pond. 

 

 

 

 

The River Blackwater

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThe River Blackwater is a small stream along section 1 

 

 

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Hampshirethat has little waterfalls and spots to splash in.

 

 

 

 

Once you leave the reserve, the river becomes a little wider and deeper and there is no access. 

 

 

 

 

The Paths Along Section 1

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireI found the paths within Rowhill Nature Reserve easy to use and push an all terrain buggy along.

 

 

 

 

The paths through Aldershot from pavements to footpaths.

 

 

 

 

Some of the footpaths were narrow but they were all flat and easy to use.

 

 

 

 

River Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 from Rowhill Nature Reserve to pea Bridge in Aldershot HampshireThere are some road crossings, which you need to cross with care.  Please see the Section 1 route description for full details. 

 

 

 

Would We Go Back?

We really enjoy Rowhill Nature Reserve and visit regularly but for me, the walk beyond the reserve does not add much as you do not really see the river.  I don’t expect to visit this part of section 1 again. 

 

 

Where to Next?

River Blackwater Valley Path Section 2 from Pea Bridge in Aldershot to Shawfields in Ash, SurreyDownstream – Section 2:  Pea Bridge to Shawfields

 

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Visit the Blackwater Valley Path website

Visit the Section 1 Route Description

Visit the Rowhill Nature Reserve website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Aldershot
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode for Rowhill Nature Reserve: GU11 3BD
Nearest Postcode for Pea Bridge: GU11 3RD or GU11 3QJ (see below under Parking for details).

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic.
Facilities: None

How Long We Spent There: 3 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There is a small car park on Cranmore Lane (GU11 3BD), which can be busy. To park near Pea Bridge you can either park on the road near Tice’s Meadow (GU11 3RD) or park in the car park at Brickfields Country Park (GU11 3QJ) and walk down.
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Kingfishers, birds, badgers, lizards, butterflies and other insects.

Information Written: May 2024

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Section 1 of the Blackwater Valley Path from Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot to Pea Bridge 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
3.0
Sending
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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Rowhill Nature Reserve hides the source of the River Blackwater amongst charismatically named areas like Stickleback Pond, Rhododendron Avenue, Kingfisher Carr, The Brickworks and Chestnut Glade. Can you follow the river to find where it springs from?

 

Rowhill Nature Reserve

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThere are stumps to balance on, trees to climb, hills to explore, bridges to build and places to paddle. 

 

 

 

 

The Source of the Blackwater

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThe River Blackwater is stream-sized

 

 

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Hampshirebut has little waterfalls and spots to paddle in.

 

 

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThe source of the Blackwater River is an area of bog. It is next to the pond and marked with an information board.  

There isn’t much to see but the bog trickles into a stream that flows into… 

 

 

Stickleback Pond

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Hampshire…Stickleback Pond, which has a small dam and waterfall. 

 

 

 

 

The River Blackwater

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThe River Blackwater quickly becomes stream-sized

 

 

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Hampshireand has little waterfalls and spots to paddle in.

 

 

 

 

Den Building

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThe paths wind through deciduous woodland with a spot for den building…

 

 

 

 

 

Rhododendron Avenue

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Hampshire…and along Rhododendron Avenue before coming to a tranquil meadow and field surrounded by trees.

 

 

 

 

The Paths 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireI found the paths easy to use and push an all terrain buggy along. There are paths that are narrow in places but they were all just ok for my narrow double buggy.

 

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThere are two paths from the car park on Cranmore Lane:

 

 

 

 

 

1. The Blackwater Valley Path

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThe Blackwater Valley Path starts at the end of the car park near the white house and meanders through the reserve staying close to the River Blackwater.

 

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThis is Section 1 of the Blackwater Valley Path and is not a circular path and follows the river out of the reserve at Parkland Grove.

 

 

 

 

2. The Nature Trail

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThis is about 1.5 miles long and is marked by a series of posts, starting at the field centre (the wooden building next to the car park).

This is a circular path and begins and ends at the car park on Cranmore Lane.

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThis trail leads up over steps and a steep hill but these can be avoided if you follow the Blackwater Valley Path to the source of the River Blackwater, where the two paths meet up.

 

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireA copy of the nature trail can be found on the Rowhill Nature Reserve website, which marks the steps and an easy access, special needs path that can be accessed from Parkland Grove (GU9 9HA).

 

 

 

50 Things to Do

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireYou could also tackle the 50 Things to Do at Rowhill Copse sheet the reserve have put together.  

How many can you complete?

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Visit the Rowhill Nature Reserve website

 

Further Information

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

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic.
Facilities: None

How Long We Spent There: 3 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There is a small car park on Cranmore Lane (GU11 3BD). This can be busy.
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Kingfishers, birds, badgers, lizards, butterflies and other insects.

Information Written: April 2017
Information Checked: May 2024

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Rowhill Nature Reserve 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 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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Hidden along the banks of the River Test, Stockbridge Common Marsh is a tranquil spot for a picnic, paddle and walk.  

 

Stockbridge Common Marsh

Stockbridge Marsh in Stockbridge, near Andover, HampshireAs you enter, you pass a National Trust sign that says ‘The Lions Den’ and I have absolutely no idea why!

 

 

 

Stockbridge Marsh in Stockbridge, near Andover, HampshireThe common is mainly grassland where you can walk and picnic during dry weather.

 

 

 

 

Stockbridge Marsh in Stockbridge, near Andover, HampshireA tributary of the River Test flows along one edge.

 

 

 

 

Stockbridge Marsh in Stockbridge, near Andover, HampshireIf you look carefully you may spot brown trout.

 

 

 

 

 

Paddling

Children can have a little paddle by the bridge

 

 

 

 

but they may not be alone!

 

 

 

 

 

Stockbridge Town

Stockbridge Common Marsh in Stockbridge, near Andover, HampshireIf you cross the bridge and walk a short way, you come to the pretty town of Stockbridge.

 

 

 

 

Stockbridge Common Marsh in Stockbridge, near Andover, HampshireThe River Test flows through the town, past shops and places to eat. 

 

 

 

 

 

The Paths

The paths are flat and easy to walk on but can become boggy and muddy during wetter weather.

 

Read More

 

Visit the Stockbridge Common Marsh website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Stockbridge, near Andover and Winchester
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: SO20 6JA 

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

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

How Long We Spent There: 3 hours
Buggies: You might be able to use an all terrain buggy.

Parking: There is a car park but it can be very busy. 
Cost of Parking: Free.

Wildlife You Might See: Butterflies and other insects; herons, kingfishers and other birds; brown trout,  other fish and pond life; cows and water voles.

Information Written: June 2022

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our trip to Stockbridge Common Marsh in Stockbridge 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
4.0
Sending
User Rating 0 (0 votes)
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There is a magical patch of wild at the foot of Lutcombe Bottom that is easier to access than the rest of the Ashford Hangers. This area has a shallow stream, a clear pond and fern lined paths that twist and turn through the trees. 

 

Ashford Hangers

Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve, Steep, Near Petersfield, HampshireThis is a National Nature Reserve with invigoratingly steep hillsides covered in clinging trees

 

 

 

 

Shoulder of Mutton Hill, Edward Thomas Stone, Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve, Steep, Near Petersfield, Hampshireand breathtaking views extending across Hampshire and Sussex.

 

 

 

 

Ashford Stream 

Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve, Steep, Near Petersfield, HampshireThe path from the parking spot follows Ashford Stream, which is shallow enough in places to paddle and splash around. 

 

 

 

Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve, Steep, Near Petersfield, HampshireFrom April to June, the smell of wild garlic fills the air.

 

 

 

 

Lutcombe Pond 

Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve, Steep, Near Petersfield, HampshireA gentle five minute stroll takes you to a small bridge

 

 

 

 

Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve, Steep, Near Petersfield, Hampshireand then to Lutcombe Pond, which has unusually clear water and a dam you can walk over.

 

 

 

 

Onwards or Upwards?

Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve, Steep, Near Petersfield, HampshireThe path forks at the little bridge and each route takes you deeper into the reserve.

 

 

 

 

Onwards Over the Bridge…

Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve, Steep, Near Petersfield, HampshireThe path over the bridge skirts the base of the Ashford Hangers, which is a flat and easy walk.

 

 

 

 

Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve, Steep, Near Petersfield, HampshireThis path has many side shoots that will take you up to the top of the hangers,

 

 

 

 

Shoulder of Mutton Hill, Edward Thomas Stone, Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve, Steep, Near Petersfield, Hampshireincluding this side shoot straight up Shoulder of Mutton Hill, which really is every bit as steep as this photo makes it look! 

 

 

 

 

…or Upwards to Hangers Way

Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve, Steep, Near Petersfield, HampshireThe path to the left of the bridge takes you past Lutcombe Pond, directly up the hill

 

 

 

 

Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve, Steep, Near Petersfield, Hampshireand on to Hangers Way,

 

 

 

 

 

Shoulder of Mutton Hill, Edward Thomas Stone, Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve, Steep, Near Petersfield, Hampshirewhich leads to the top of Shoulder of Mutton Hill

 

 

 

 

Wheatham Hill in the Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve, Steep, Petersfieldand also to Cobbett’s View on Wheatham Hill. 

 

 

 

 

 

The Paths

Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve, Steep, Near Petersfield, Hampshire

The paths along Ashford Stream and around Lutcombe Pond are fairly flat but can be muddy.

You can reach the pond with a buggy.

 

 

Beyond the pond, the paths up the hill become steep and narrow in places. 

 

 

 

 

Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve, Steep, Near Petersfield, HampshireThe paths over the bridge and along the foot of the hangers are wider and flatter. 

 

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Further Information

Nearest Town: Steep, Near Petersfield
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: GU32 1AB

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

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

How Long We Spent There: 2 hours
Buggies: You can take a buggy to the pond but the paths beyond this point are steep and/or narrow. 

Parking: There is a small space for a few cars to park off the road (GU32 1AB) and next to the stream. 
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Butterflies, other insects and birds.

Information Written: April 2019
Information Checked: January 2024

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Ratings

Our visit to Lutcombe Bottom, the Ashford Stream and Lutcombe Pond in the Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve in Steep, near Petersfield, is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

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Ever wished to ride in Daddy Pig’s car, on Grandpa Pig’s train or George’s dinosaur? If you love the Peppa Pig stories then consider spending the day at Paultons Park where you can immerse yourselves in Peppa Pig’s World.

 

Paultons Park

Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World, Romsey, HampshirePaultons Park itself is a family theme park that also has

 

 

 

 

Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World, Romsey, Hampshiredinosaurs to spot

 

 

 

 

 

Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World, Romsey, Hampshireanimals to watch

 

 

 

 

 

Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World, Romsey, Hampshireadventure play areas and splash pads

 

 

 

 

 

Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World, Romsey, Hampshirea wide variety of rides for all ages

 

 

 

 

 

Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World, Romsey, Hampshireand a train and several garden walks for anyone who prefers something a little more gentle. 

 

 

 

 

Peppa Pig World

Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World, Romsey, HampshireThis Peppa Pig themed part of the park brings the Peppa Pig stories, characters and illustrations to life and allows you to explore Peppa’s town

 

 

 

 

Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World, Romsey, Hampshiremeet her family and friends

 

 

 

 

 

Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World, Romsey, Hampshire ride in their trains and boats

 

 

 

 

 

Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World, Romsey, Hampshirecars and helicopters

 

 

 

 

 

Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World, Romsey, Hampshireand even meet Peppa herself. 

 

 

 

 

 

Peppa Pig Prep!

Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World, Romsey, HampshireBelieve it or not, we visited Peppa Pig World without having watched or read anything about Peppa Pig!

 

 

 

 

Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World, Romsey, HampshireWe still enjoyed our first visit, even without knowing the characters, but reading the books definitely made subsequent visits more magical!

 

 

 

 

George’s Spaceship Playzone

Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World, Romsey, HampshireThis is a soft play area with slides and climbing frames

 

 

 

 

Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World, Romsey, Hampshireas well as an area for smaller children. 

 

 

 

 

 

Dinosaurs

Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World, Romsey, HampshireDinosaurs roam around the Lost Kingdom!

We spotted several, including Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, Velociraptors and the staggeringly large Argentinosaurus. 

 

 

Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World, Romsey, HampshireThe Dinosaur Tour Co. offer dinosaur safaris by Jeep! 

 

 

 

 

 

Water Kingdom

Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World, Romsey, HampshirePaultons Park has two splash parks – a large splash pad with tipping buckets, fountains and water shooters and another smaller one called Muddy Puddles.

 

 

 

Adventure Play Areas

Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World, Romsey, HampshireThere are three adventure play areas, including one that is themed around Mr Potato from Peppa Pig and another dinosaur-themed one where you can dig for fossils. 

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Further Information

Nearest Town: Romsey, Near Southampton
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: SO51 6AL

Adult Cost Range: Various prices depending on when you go. Please see their website for details.
Child Cost Range: Various prices depending on when you go. Please see their website for details.
Free if: Under 1 metre tall

Opens: Various times and days throughout the year. Please see their website for details.

Where to Eat: Various restaurants, cafes and picnic areas.
Facilities: Toilets, accessible toilets, shops, cafes, snacks and ice creams.

How Long We Spent There: 5 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly 

Parking: Large car parks
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife you might see: Penguins, giant tortoises, flamingos, pelicans, tropical birds, owls, fish, lizards and insects.

Information Written: July 2017
Information Checked: April 2021

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Our visit to Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World in Romsey is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

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]]> https://toddledoddle.com/peppa-pig-world-paultons-park-romsey/feed/ 0 65687 Adventure Through the Hobblers’ World at Hobbledown, Epsom https://toddledoddle.com/hobbledown-adventure-farm-epsom/ https://toddledoddle.com/hobbledown-adventure-farm-epsom/#respond Fri, 19 Jan 2024 19:08:33 +0000 https://toddledoddle.com/pumpkin-time-sunnyfields-farm-southampton-copy/ Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom

In the adventure-filled world of Hobbledown, you can mine for Crystallite, explore the Imaginarium, save Fern the Fairy, play at Hobbledown Village, meet Professor Topperpot and spot Rumpletump the Dragon. There’s even a Rube Goldberg water machine to power!

 

Hobbledown has an unbelievable amount to do, including:

 

The Crystallite Mines  

Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom

A sandy play area mining town where you use water, buckets and chutes to pan for little green Crystallite gems.

 

 

 

 

Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom

You can swap an ounce of Crystallite (about twenty gems) for a lolly.  

 

 

 

 

The Fairy Tale Castle Play Area

Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom

Complete with tube slides, walkways, tunnels, a dragon and a fairy to save!

 

 

 

 

Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom

It also has a water pillow to tackle, which is one of the strangest experiences – like you are walking on water. 

 

 

 

Hobbledown Village 

Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in EpsomAn adventure play area that is home to the Hobblers and has towers, tube slides

 

 

 

 

Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsom more walkways and bridges

 

 

 

 

 

Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsomobstacles to climb and a network of tunnels.  

 

 

 

 

Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in EpsomHere you can also fly on Rumpletump and the double zip wire.  

 

 

 

 

 

The Imaginarium

Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in EpsomAn area with reptiles and insects

 

 

 

 

 

Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsomwater play

 

 

 

 

 

Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsomand an interactive jungle. 

 

 

 

 

 

The Courtyard Play Village

Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in EpsomAn outdoor sand and water play area with a huge ball run

 

 

 

 

Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsomand a Rube Goldberg water machine – can you fill the tanks?!

 

 

 

 

 

The Indoor Play Barn

Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in EpsomAn indoor play are that has a wooden climbing section with ball turrets, climbing walls and role play rooms

 

 

 

 

Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsoma second soft play frame with tubes and slides (including an area for the under 3s)

 

 

 

 

Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in Epsomand a cafe with indoor and outdoor tables. 

 

 

 

 

 

Animals

Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in EpsomHobbledown is also home to animals, including wallabies, rheas, goats and sheep.  

 

 

 

 

The Characters and Books

Hobbledown Farm and Adventure Park in EpsomHobbledown sells books about the characters its adventure areas are based on. Details of how these can be bought are on their website.

Next time we visit, I will read these stories to my children beforehand so they know who and what to look out for. 

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Further Information

Nearest Town: Epsom
County: Surrey
Nearest Postcode: KT19 8PT

Opens: Daily

Adult Cost Range: From £11
Child Cost Range: From £11
Free if: Under 2 years.

Where to Eat: Cafe or picnic areas.
Facilities: Cafe, shop, snacks, picnic areas, toilets and accessible toilets.

How Long We Spent There: Full day
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There is a large car park. 
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Lemurs, armadillos, camels, meerkats, wallaby, prairie dog, otter, goats, maras, alpacas, rabbits, capybara, sheep, pigs, rheas and birds of prey.

Information Written: October 2022

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

 

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]]> https://toddledoddle.com/hobbledown-adventure-farm-epsom/feed/ 0 76138 Go on an Action-Packed Safari at Longleat, Warminster https://toddledoddle.com/longleat-warminster/ https://toddledoddle.com/longleat-warminster/#respond Sat, 06 Jan 2024 10:08:36 +0000 http://toddledoddle.com/?p=52612 Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshire

Longleat is fantastic – one of the best days out I’ve had with children. We had an action-packed day full of fun, adventure and wonder, during which we hand-fed beautiful animals, safaried by land and water and conquered an adventure castle and splash pad.

 

Longleat can be divided into two main areas – the Safari and the Main Square.

 

The Safari 

Longleat Safari ParkThis has an African Village to explore on foot and a Safari Drive-Through to explore from a vehicle – either your own or the Longleat bus.

 

 

 

 

Safari On Foot – The African Village

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, WiltshireHere you can see lemurs, wallabies and tortoises

 

 

 

 

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshirezebra, warthogs and goats and hand feed giraffes.  

 

 

 

 

 

Safari By Car – The Drive-Through

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, WiltshireThe Drive-Through has a commentary app, which is a fab idea that turns your drive into a live action, Kate Humble guided documentary.

 

 

 

East African Reserve

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, WiltshireIn the first section you can see ostriches, giraffes and tapirs

 

 

 

 

 

 

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshirezebra, flamingos, pelicans and vultures. 

 

 

 

 

Monkeys

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, WiltshireNext up are the monkeys.  Signs warn that the monkeys may damage your car.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, WiltshireAs the gates open, Kate Humble chirps, “You have been warned…”.

 

 

 

 

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, WiltshireThe monkeys maraud along the lines of cars. We have seen them take cars apart.

 

 

 

 

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, WiltshireYou can choose to skip this enclosure if you like. 

 

 

 

 

 

Big Game Park

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, WiltshireThis has animals including Anne the elephant

 

 

 

 

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshirea caravan of camels, a herd of Ankole cattle with horns of up to 2m long

 

 

 

 

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshirea crash of rhinos and the Deer Park, where you can feed deer from your car.

 

 

 

 

The Carnivores

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, WiltshireWhen we visited the big carnivore enclosures – tigers, lions, cheetahs and wolves – the tension from the back seat was palpable. 

 

 

 

The Main Square

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, WiltshireThe second part of Longleat is the Main Square, which has the house, cafes and refreshments and more animals. 

 

 

 

 

The Bat Cave

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, WiltshireThis is a bat roost and the bats fly freely around your head. 

 

 

 

 

 

Jungle Cruise

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, WiltshireOn the Jungle Cruise, you take a large boat that wouldn’t have been out of place in The African Queen – a sort of jungle steamer. 

We sailed past gorillas, colobus monkeys, lots of birds

 

 

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshireand two hippos, who were being used as an island by some cheeky ducks.

 

 

 

 

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, WiltshireBut our favourite part of the cruise is feeding the sea lions.

They splash around the boat and make a lot of noise, jumping up out of the water to catch the fish you throw them (which you must buy).

 

 

Animal Adventure

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, WiltshireThis is home to animals like meerkats, anteaters and porcupines

 

 

 

 

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshirebinturong, fennec fox and a sloth

 

 

 

 

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshirelorikeets you can hand feed

 

 

 

 

 

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, Wiltshirecrocodiles, giant otters and koalas.

 

 

 

 

 

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, WiltshireThere is also a farmyard with animals including reindeer, wallabies and goats. 

 

 

 

 

Adventure Castle Play Area

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, WiltshireAdventure Castle is a fantastic, castle-themed adventure play area. 

 

 

 

 

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, WiltshireThe play area’s centrepiece is a huge wooden castle with ramparts, walkways, nets and slides galore.

There is also an indoor soft play area for small children.

 

 

 

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, WiltshireIt has almost everything you can imagine for children of all ages – huge slides, climbing frames, swings and an obstacle course.

 

 

 

The Splash Pad

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, WiltshireJets of water activate when you press discs in the floor – some sprayed up, some sprayed down and some formed tunnels to run through.

The perfect end to an adventure-filled day.

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Further Information

Nearest Town: Warminster
County: Wiltshire
Nearest Postcode: BA12 7NW

Adult Cost Range: Various – please see their website for details.
Child Cost Range: Various – please see their website for details.
Free if: Under 3

Opens: Daily during the summer but with seasonal closures.

Where to Eat: There are various cafes and you can bring a picnic.
Facilities: Snacks, ice cream, cafes, picnic areas, toilets and accessible toilets.

How Long We Spent There: A full day.
Buggies: Buggy friendly.

Parking: Large car park.
Cost of Parking: Free.

Wildlife You Might See: Zoo and safari park animals, including zebra, giraffes, camels, vultures, monkeys, an elephant, rhinos, deer, lions, tigers, cheetahs, wolves, insects and spiders, hippos, seals, gorillas, bats, anteaters, giant otters, meerkats and wallabies.

Information Written: July 2017
Information Checked: January 2024

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Longleat 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
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Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, WiltshireA must-see part of Longleat is Adventure Castle. This amazing adventure play area centres around an enormous wooden castle complete with tube slides, ramparts, soft play, zip wires and a splash pad.

Longleat has another four main areas – the Safari Drive-Through, the African Village, the Main Square and the House and Gardens.

 

Adventure Castle

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, WiltshireThe play area’s centrepiece is a huge wooden castle with ramparts, walkways, nets, and slides galore.

 

 

 

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, WiltshireI am not going to list out all of its equipment because it had almost everything you can imagine for children of all ages.

 

 

 

There is also an indoor soft play area for small children.

 

The Splash Pad

Longleat Safari Park and Adventure Gardens, Warminster, WiltshireThe splash pad’s jets of water activate when you press discs in the floor – some sprayed up, some sprayed down, some formed tunnels to run around.

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Further Information

Nearest Town: Warminster
County: Wiltshire
Nearest Postcode: BA12 7NW

Adult Cost Range: Various – please see their website for details.
Child Cost Range: Various – please see their website for details.
Free if: Under 3

Opens: Daily during the summer but with seasonal closures.

Where to Eat: There are various cafes and you can bring a picnic.
Facilities: Cafes, picnic areas, snacks, ice cream, toilets and accessible toilets.

How Long We Spent There: A full day.
Buggies: Buggy friendly.

Parking: Large car park.
Cost of Parking: Free.

Wildlife You Might See: Zoo and safari park animals, including zebra, giraffes, camels, vultures, monkeys, an elephant, rhinos, deer, lions, tigers, cheetahs, wolves, insects, hippos, seals, gorillas, bats, anteaters, otters, meerkats and wallabies.

Information Written: July 2017
Information Checked: January 2024

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