Castlewalk Playground

If you’re after a solid local spot for under-10s, this fenced-off playground near the River Severn does the job well. The climbing frame and swings keep kids busy long enough for you to actually sit down on one of the benches and breathe for a minute. Bark chips underfoot mean the inevitable tumbles aren’t a big deal. What makes it worth the trip is the river walk right nearby — you can easily tack on a stroll along the Severn once the kids have burned off some energy in the field. It’s nothing flashy, but it’s reliable, enclosed, and the kind of place locals keep coming back to.