Belle Vue Park

Locals know Belle Vue Park is one of those reliable spots you keep coming back to — the play area has slides and swings that keep the under-10s genuinely occupied while you grab a coffee from the cafe. Benches and picnic tables are dotted around sensibly, so you’re not hovering over the kids the whole time. The open grass field is good for a kick-about or just letting toddlers roam without too much stress. It’s an urban park, so don’t expect wilderness, but the walking path is a decent loop and the whole place feels looked after. Staff are actually friendly here, which makes a difference.