Chapelfield Childrens Park

Right in the heart of Norwich, this little park punches above its weight for a city centre spot. The play train is always a hit with the younger ones, and there’s enough on offer — slides, swings, climbing frame, seesaw — to keep kids of different ages busy without anyone moaning they’re bored. The big shade trees make summer visits actually bearable for parents, and the seating areas mean you’re not just hovering awkwardly. It’s the kind of place you end up at after a shop in town, especially with a cafe and sandwich bar close by for a quick refuel. Keep an eye out for events too — they crop up here fairly regularly and give it a bit of extra life.