Baltic St Adventure Playground

Run by a local charity, this place is proper different from your standard council playground — think mud, freedom, and kids actually using their imaginations. There’s climbing structures, a tire swing, sandbox, water feature, and enough open grass to wear anyone out. What really sets it apart is the free food and fruit on offer, plus the chance to meet some small animals, which goes down an absolute treat with the wee ones. The forest trails nearby make it easy to extend the trip, and there’s shaded seating and picnic tables for parents who want to settle in for a while. Suits kids from toddlers up to about 11, and yes, expect them to come home filthy.