Leigh Library Gardens Play Area

If you’re after somewhere calm to take the little ones without the chaos of a busy park, this spot by the library ticks a lot of boxes. It’s small and simple — a slide, some shade trees, and those picnic tables with games built right into them, which is a genuinely nice touch for keeping kids occupied while you eat. The open grass gives toddlers room to roam, and you can catch proper estuary views without having to wander down to the seafront. Benches are dotted around for the grown-ups, and the whole place stays pretty quiet even on decent weather days — it never seems to attract the crowds you’d expect given how good the views are.