Lanchester Park

If you’re after somewhere to take the little ones that isn’t a complete mess, Lanchester Park genuinely delivers. It’s kept in decent shape — no litter, no broken kit — which sounds like a low bar but honestly isn’t always the case round here. The bike track and walking path connect straight onto the Lanchester Valley cycle route, so it works well as a stop-off point if you’re doing a longer ride with the family. Pack a picnic, there are tables, and the open grass gives kids room to just run about without you stressing. A solid local option, especially for younger ones.