Cradley Playground

If you’re after a decent kick-about spot in Malvern, this one delivers without any fuss. There’s a proper soccer field and a basketball court, so older kids and teens actually have something to get stuck into rather than just standing around. The open grass field gives younger ones plenty of room to run, and the picnic tables mean you can actually settle in for a while. It’s a genuine village park that gets used by locals of all ages — not just a patch of grass with a bench stuck in it.