Berwick St John Village Hall and Playground

Small village playgrounds like this one are honestly underrated — there’s something genuinely lovely about letting kids run around somewhere that hasn’t been overrun by the weekend crowds. Tied to the village hall just outside Shaftesbury, it’s the kind of spot locals actually use rather than just drive past. The Talbot Inn is right nearby, which — let’s be honest — makes it a solid choice if you want the kids occupied while you grab a drink. Worth knowing it’s wheelchair accessible too, which not every rural spot bothers with.