Ladygrove Estate Playground

Locals with young kids keep coming back to this one for good reason — the sandbox alone keeps toddlers busy for ages, and the climbing structure gives older ones something to actually work at. It’s properly enclosed, which makes a huge difference when you’ve got a runner on your hands. The open grass alongside is well-kept and generous enough for a proper kickabout or a picnic blanket. Throw in a lake nearby and you’ve got an easy half-day out without having to drive anywhere complicated.