Steeple Aston Playground

One of those spots that actually gets looked after properly — the equipment is clean, nothing’s broken, and it shows. It’s split into two sections, which is genuinely useful: younger ones get their own space without older kids charging through, and the climbing structure and swings give the bigger children enough to keep them busy. Picnic tables dot the green space, so you can actually sit down and eat something rather than juggling a sandwich while hovering. There’s parking nearby and you can keep an eye on the kids easily from pretty much anywhere on site — low-stress stuff.