Where shall we go today?

[thehouseofmirth]

I thought it might be useful to all of us if we could compile a list of local(ish) places we enjoy going with our children. Then, when inspiration is lacking we can pop on here!

I thought a very short description & web address would be most useful. Then a bit like a stats list we can copy & add to the list. I'll start & hope I'm not all alone here...

City Farm Free entrance, small selection of animals, garden great for hide & seek, pony rides, basic cafe.

Bocketts Farm Not cheap but a great day out with animals, tractor rides, indoor & outdoor play areas, giant sandpits, trampolines & pony rides.

Morden Hall Park Big park with streams, garden centre with aquarium NT cafe.

Good idea. Cant remember how to do the links but here goes:

Isabella Plantation: Gorgeous garden in middle of Richmond Park. Picnic table at top of hill -as you walk down lovely gardens with river running through, streams and bridges with lovely area with ducks at end

Wimbledon Park: great park, 2 play area, water play area in summer, sandpit, ducks on lake.

Wisley RHS Gardens - just off A3 - beautiful gardens - in different areas have ducks, fish ponds, lily ponds, special vieewing hill to climb up and run down - lots to do and explore. Kids eating area with small soft play area. Often special temporary things like pear house to play in at present

Polesden Lacey: National Trust House near Great Bookham. Kidds woodland play area, great grounds to picnic and play ball. Lovely place to relax

Painshill Park 15 mins down A3. Lovely gardens with follies, lakes, grotto & nice cafe.