Discover The Best Playgrounds Near You

Kids' playgrounds aren't what they used to be...They're so much better! You can browse our listings in the UK to discover the best playgrounds near you, and your kids will thank you because themed playgrounds have so many fun and stimulating activities to offer.

There are self-guided nature trails, adventure playgrounds, and forest discovery centres with activities, events and crafts. There'll be plenty to keep your young adventurers entertained! How about a fun farm park for the little ones, with friendly animals to look at and pet? Intertesting themed and interactive playgrounds can also be found in our listings, based at zoos, botanical gardens, wet parks and more.

With so many to discover, there's a playground for everyone, no matter what your kids are into. And what's more, they offer fun days out for the whole family.

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Wyre Forest, Bewdley

Rock

Wyre Forest in Bewdley is a breath of fresh air for all ages! You can choose from three self-guided trails or varying lengths through the forest. There are picnic ben...

Walby Farm Park, Carlisle

Carlisle

For family fun on the farm, come and meet our friendly animals at this award-winning attraction on our family farm! Walby Farm Park includes Cumbria’s largest indoor pla...

Stanwick Lakes, Northamptonshire

Wellingborough

At Stanwick Lakes there are a whole host of activities on site to keep the whole family happy for a full day. The central adventure play area with climbing tower and wa...

Cannock Chase Forest, Rugeley, Staffordshire

Rugeley

Cannock Chase Forest is one of the best-value days out that the Midlands has to offer. With a children's play area, Go Ape, orienteering trails, a Gruffalo Trail and eve...

Trentham Estate, Gardens and Adventure Play, Staffordshire

Stoke-on-trent

Visit the award-winning Trentham Gardens, for shopping and eating out, peace and quiet, fun and action! Indulge yourself at the newly expanded Trentham Shopping Village ...

Lordship Recreation Ground

Tottenham

Lordship Recreation Ground is the largest green space in Tottenham, commanding great views across to Alexandra Palace. It contains some interesting historic features, such ...

Dyffryn Gardens, National Trust, Cardiff

Cardiff

Dyffryn is a restoration Edwardian Garden on the outskirts of Cardiff. Discover sweeping vistas, garden rooms, an arboretum, a glass house, and natural log stack play areas...

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, County Down

Newtownards, County Down

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre is set on the shores of the stunning Strangford Lough in Northern Ireland, where almost the entire population of Light-bellied Brent Geese r...

Park View 4 U

Lytham

Park View 4 U has areas to suit all ages - toddler area, wooden adventure park, funky metal/space park, skate park, BMX track, also an area aimed at adults/grandparents to ...

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond

Richmond

Kew Gardens contain the finest plant collections in the world. Also in the grounds are Kew Palace and Queen Charlotte's cottage. Kew is a lovely place to take the k...

WWT London Wetland Centre, London

London

WWT London Wetland Centre brings the countryside to London. Although close to the heart of the capital it is a haven of tranquility for both wildlife and people. Locate...

Piglets Adventure Farm, York

York

Fantastic family day out nr York. Piglets Adventure Farm is a fun filled family day out! With hands-on animal fun, lots of action-packed adventure play and home to Truf...

Royal Air Force Museum, London

London

The purpose of the RAF Museum London is to tell the story of the Royal Air Force through its people and collections. The Museum is situated on the site of the original L...

Belton House, National Trust

Grantham, Lincolnshire

Belton House has the National Trust's largest adventure playground! So you might find it hard to drag the kids away to see inside one of the finest restoration houses i...

Battersea Park Children's Zoo, Battersea

Battersea

This magical Children's Zoo is located next to the river Thames in Battersea Park. See monkeys, lemurs, coati and crawl down the tunnel to meet the meerkats. Chat to th...

Gibside, National Trust, Gateshead

Newcastle Upon Tyne

A Georgian landscape garden forged in an industrial past, Gibside is one of a few surviving 18th-century designed landscapes and was fashioned with two things in mind: spec...

Gunnersbury Park

London

Gunnersbury Park has a range of attractions and things to do including formal gardens, green open spaces, lakes, historic buildings, a museum, play and sports facilities an...

Groombridge Place Gardens & Enchanted Forest, Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells

Visitors can enjoy the award winning gardens which overlook the beautiful 17th century moated manor house. After exploring the gardens and maze choose to enjoy a walk alo...

The Ice Cream Farm, Cheshire

Cheshire

The Ice Cream Farm is a family friendly tourist attraction bursting with all of the fun you need for a great day out in Cheshire. We have been mixing up a whole new fla...

Royal Victoria Park, Bath

Bath

Royal Victoria Park is a large park close to Bath city centre. Within the park there is a fantastic children's play area, skateboard area, a Botanic Garden, a pitch and...

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