Playground

Small and unassuming, this little playground sits quietly in a residential pocket of Stow-on-the-Wold that most visitors never stumble across. It’s got the basics — slides and swings — which is honestly all toddlers and preschoolers really need. The open grass field alongside gives kids room to run around and burn off energy while parents actually get a moment to breathe. Don’t expect it to be signposted or obvious; it’s the kind of spot locals know about and tend to keep to themselves.