Parks offer an ideal low cost day out for all the family, allowing the kids to get outside, run free and explore the great outdoors. Many offer an array of outdoor activities and play parks onsite, along with cycle and walking trails, fishing and on the water activities. All have great spaces to enjoy a family picnic, many have cafes serving refreshments and light bites, some with barbeque spaces for hire. Come for an adventurous day out and discover fairy gardens, play barns, hop on miniature railways, sensory gardens and much much more.
South East England's rural geography means there are dozens to choose from, each with their own beautiful spaces and natural features. So whether your looking for a country park, adventure playground or play park near you in Kent, Hampshire, Sussex or Berkshire take inspiration from our top ten parks or take a look at the list/map view below.
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Country / Royal Park
Crowborough
Crowborough Country Park is a 16 acre local nature reserve set within the Jarvis Brook area of Crowborough entranced from Osborne Road.
Municipal Park
DOVER
Enjoy an afternoon out at the popular Kearsney Parks - Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens – located on the outskirts of Dover.
Parkland / Woodland Garden
Basingstoke
The War Memorial Park is an historic Georgian park which is within walking distance of Basingstoke town centre. The mature trees offer space to enjoy some shade on a sunny day and the park also features a bandstand, aviary, play area, BMX/skatepark,…
Country / Royal Park
Sandhurst
Trilakes Country Park incorporates an animal park, nationally renowned fishing lakes, cafe and a new indoor children's adventure playworld.
Country / Royal Park
Southampton
Rich in history, with a small beach and miles of open fields, Royal Victoria Country Park is a hidden gem on the south coast.
Country / Royal Park
Newbury
One of the best known hill forts in England and the site of one of the beacons that formed a network across Hampshire.
Country / Royal Park
Horndean
With over 2,000 acres of downland and woodland, Queen Elizabeth Country Park is the ideal place to explore, keep fit and enjoy the great outdoors.
Country / Royal Park
Eastleigh
Sixty acres of lakes, meadow and young woodland situated between Eastleigh and Southampton with easy access.
Country / Royal Park
Horsham
This 90 acre (36 ha) site, created from a former brickworks, has level surfaced paths which provide an easy-going lakeside walk. Offering a selection of outdoor activities including an adventure-style play area.
Country / Royal Park
Gillingham
Capstone Farm Country Park is one of Medway's finest green spaces, offering wonderful opportunities for walking, running, cycling and more in 114 hectares of former farmland on the North Downs.
Country / Royal Park
Lightwater
The Country Park is predominately heathland habitat, but there are also ponds, woodland, shrubs and lowland bog
Country / Royal Park
Lee-on-the-Solent
The Alver Valley is Gosport's wildlife haven, and there's always something to see and do throughout the through the changing seasons. It’s a great place to go for a walk, with plenty of routes and different landscapes.
Nature Reserve
Bournemouth
Hengistbury Head is a fantastic place to visit, it is not only a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) but also a wonderful place to enjoy peaceful walks, breath-taking views, wide open spaces and a fascinating exhibition about how this…
Parkland / Woodland Garden
Maidstone
The White Horse Country Park is set within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The park offers beautiful countryside, local history and panoramic views and hosts the medieval ruins of Thurnham Castle.
Forest
CRANBROOK
The National Pinetum is a world-class collection of dramatic conifers and a beautiful setting for a country walk in all seasons.
Country / Royal Park
Finchampstead
One-hundred-and-fifty acres of beautiful and varied countryside, Longmoor Nature Reserve, 6-acre lake, public coarse fishery, paddling pool, play area, and cafe.
Country / Royal Park
Windsor Great Park, Windsor
Windsor Great Park covers 4,800 acres, huge parts of which are open to the public. Windsor Great Park is the perfect place for picnics, eating, shopping, running, walking, cycling, horse riding and fishing. Families will love the hand-crafted…
Farm
CHICHESTER
The Aldingbourne Country Centre is a ‘Great day out’ in West Sussex.
Visit their open farm, woodland walk, castle playground, maze, sand & water play area, ride on tractors, and indoor soft play. With their own onsite café, they also have a…
Country / Royal Park
Riseley, Reading
Wellington Country Park, ‘The Biggest Outdoor play in Berkshire’, was established in 1974 by the Eighth Duke and Duchess of Wellington. Set in 350 acres of beautiful parklands off the A33 between Basingstoke and Reading, Wellington Country Park…