Manor Road Memorial Park Playground

If you’re local to Wantage and looking for somewhere the kids can actually cool off in summer, this is the one to know about. The splash park is the main draw — little ones absolutely lose their minds over it on a warm day, and the surrounding play equipment keeps the older kids (up to about 12) busy at the same time. It’s a genuinely quiet spot, the kind of park where you can actually sit on a bench under a shade tree and hear yourself think. Parking’s easy, the loos are there when you need them, and the open grass field gives everyone room to breathe. Tennis courts nearby and a walking path round it out nicely — solid all-rounder for a Wantage family afternoon.