Juliet Oakley Children’s Park

Right on the edge of Morpeth with the trees practically at your back, this little park punches above its weight for what’s on offer. The classic setup — slides, swings, seesaw, merry-go-round — sounds simple enough, but the way it’s laid out actually gets kids using their imagination rather than just queuing for one piece of kit. It’s a solid choice for the 2–10 crowd, and the proximity to the trails means you can easily make a proper afternoon of it. The sheltered feel of the spot helps too, especially when the Northumberland weather decides to do its thing.