Thor’s Den, Thursley, Playground

Tucked just off the road near Thursley Common, this one earns its place on a day out — decent kit for the kids, and you’re literally steps away from some of the best heathland walking in Surrey. The parking situation is actually straightforward, which sounds minor until you’ve spent 20 minutes circling somewhere else with muddy boots and a tired toddler. It works well as a proper base: let them burn energy on the equipment, then head out onto the common trails before the weather turns. Locals know to pair it with a longer walk — that’s the move here.