Abbey Grounds Park Playpark

The sandpit here keeps younger kids busy for ages, and there’s enough open grass around the football pitch for older ones to run off steam too. It’s a proper local park — quiet, unfussy, and backed by the kind of setting you don’t take for granted, with the lake just a short wander away. Families tend to spread out with a picnic on the grass rather than rush off anywhere. The walking path around the grounds is an easy loop, good for toddlers or anyone who just wants a gentle stroll without it turning into a hike. Cirencester locals know this place well, and honestly, that’s probably why it stays so relaxed.