Splashlands

If you’ve got kids under 10 and want to keep them busy on a warm day without spending a penny, this is the spot locals keep coming back to. The water play area is the real draw — kids absolutely lose it for the splash features, and there’s a solid climbing structure and slides to keep things going once they’ve dried off a bit. It’s fully enclosed, which makes a genuine difference when you’re trying to actually relax on one of the shaded benches rather than chasing someone across a field. Speaking of fields, there’s open grass nearby for a kickabout, and the pond adds a nice bit of scenery once the little ones eventually run out of steam. Parking’s easy, the loos are on site, and free entry means you can just turn up — no planning required.