Bagby Childrens Play Area

Locals know this one punches above its weight for a village play area. It’s kept in genuinely good nick — the kind of place you can actually let the kids run off while you catch your breath, rather than spending the whole time wincing at rusty edges. Grandparents seem just as comfortable here as the little ones, which says a lot. If you’re passing through Thirsk, it’s worth a detour.