Barnard Castle Playground

Right next to the mini golf course and a short walk from the town centre, this little spot is one of those places you end up at more than you planned. The mini castle structure is genuinely charming — toddlers absolutely go for it, and it fits the whole Barnard Castle vibe better than you’d expect. There’s a swing and a decent patch of open grass for little ones to roam around on. Nothing fancy, but for under 4s it does the job, especially if you’re already in town and need somewhere to burn off some energy.