Parks and playgrounds in the UK

Local parks, playgrounds and outdoor spaces where children can run, climb and play.

Playgrounds carry an ordinary afternoon, and the bigger sites here stretch it into a whole day. Springfield Park is an inclusive one, with sensory-friendly zones, adaptive equipment, sand play, inclusive play equipment and a multi-use games area, so children can explore independently. Wythenshawe Park in Manchester puts a brand new toddler playground beside a family bike track, an onsite farm, a horticultural centre, an athletics club and a cafe. Lowther Castle sets one of the UK's best adventure playgrounds among dramatic castle ruins. Gloucester Gate Playground, over in Regent's Park, has a water play area and suits a break in the middle of sightseeing. Shibden Park has ducks on the lake, train rides and a playground stop. Fell Foot Park adds an adventure playground to paddleboard, kayak and rowing boat hire at the south end of Windermere. Ashbourne Park Splash Park is free, and pairs a fantastic playground with a huge green space for picnics and games. The Savvy Fox is a child-friendly pub with good food, an outdoor play area and a bouncy castle, stylish enough that the adults do not mind either. Arley Hall Gardens pairs a huge playground with different areas to explore. Church Walk Paddling Pool, Astley Park and Sefton Park are listed here too.