Allington Playing Field

Locals know this one’s a solid all-rounder — you’ve got swings and slides for the little ones, a basketball court if you want to actually break a sweat, and a proper soccer field that gets good use on weekends. The open grass is genuinely spacious, not the kind where you’re tripping over other families trying to set up a picnic. Speaking of which, there are picnic tables and benches if you want to make an afternoon of it, and parking is easy enough that it doesn’t become a whole thing. It’s well-kept too — Grantham isn’t short of green spaces but this one tends to stay tidy. Good for all ages, whether you’re kicking a ball around or just walking the path to clear your head.