Play

 

If you (and the kids!) love to play then what better place to visit than our woods?

We've play areas, children's activities, and of course all the possibilities of the great wild wood.

So get out and explore these places:

Cardinham Woods, Cornwall

A play area beside popular Woods Cafe ensures parents can relax while keeping one eye on their children, but there is also a barbeque and picnic area. A range of children's events are run throughout the year, including the hugely popular storytelling events and Easter and Halloween trails.

Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire

A play area at Beechenhurst Lodge will amuse the children while parents visit the cafe or set up in the picnic and BBQ areas. During the summer holidays children can join the Dean Junior Rangers and other fun activities, and year-round the forest provides a wealth of materials for den building and natural play.

Haldon Forest Park, Devon

Take a stroll along the Play Trail, which has loads of play features for children, amazing views for parents, and the level well-surfaced trail is suitable for wheelchairs and puchchairs, with plenty of rest stops. An extensive programme of children's events throughout the year.

Moors Valley Country Park, Dorset

The ever-popular play trail with it's oversized wooden play equipment is an instant hit with children.

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Gloucestershire

The brand new 'Exploratree' play area for toddlers provides hands on fun on a journey through all the parts of a tree! Naturally Playful presents a series of play zones aimed at children aged 5-11 years, and seasonal play booklets are available for download from the Westonbirt website.