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Farnham Park, Farnham Comments: There is a 3 mile (approx) hard pathway circuit walk which is accessible to pushchairs. The walk passes 2 play areas: The large adventure playground and a smaller enclosed area with 2 swings and some rockers. Superb way to get fit and enjoy the ruggedness of the the park. (Park in the golf course car park (at the very top of Castle Street), walk past the tea rooms and toilets on your left then either turn right or left at the end. Either route takes you round the circuit.)
Gostrey Meadows, Farnham Comments: A bit more than just a playground this area is in Central Farnham (opposite the police station) A comprehensive play area plus lovely surroundings for a picnic.
Top Frensham Ponds, Frensham Comments: When the weather is good this is a fantastic place for a runabout. It really does feel like being on the beach. The water is shallow. (When we went there were kids swimming and even someone on a Lilo!) Take a bucket and spade and make castles in the sand, or take a net to fish for things in the water. Car parking charges on Sundays. (Directions: After the Mariners and a small green take a right signposted to Frensham Pond Hotel - the big pond car park is signposted on the left) Also the little pond has lots to offer but not quite as beach like.
Stoke Park, Guildford Comments: Recommended by a parent, this is a lovely area. There is a huge paddling pool and good play area, sensory garden, plenty of open space. Closest place to park for free is Guildford College car park (but pretty busy during college opening hours) and walk through.
Top California Country Park, Finchampstead, Comments: A bit further a field but worth the visit for the price of parking. There is a huge paddling pool, a large adventure play area both in a secure enclosed area, a restaurant with highchairs and a small corner with a toys, a lake with lots of wild life, bring bread for the numerous geese, swans and ducks. Lots of trails to walk around.
Frimley Lodge, Frimley Green Comments: Large play area and plenty of open fields for ball games and cycle rides. Miniature railway rides available at peak times.
Wellington Country Park Opening Times: 12th March - 6th November 2005 10.00am til 4.30pm (1st Oct to 6th Nov)
Website:
www.wellington-country-park.co.uk
Admission: Adults £6.00, Children (3-15 years) £4.00, Under 3s Free Comments: Lots to do here: Minature railway, giant sand pit, huge adventure play area, water play area, farmyard animals, nice walks, cafe and much more. Dogs welcome. Worth a visit. One complaint: All the walkways are gravel which is hard to get a pushchair around unless you have pump up tyres.
Alice Holt Forest
Address: Holt
Pound, Farnham, Surrey
Tel: 01420 520212
Opening Times:
Admission: Free but
parking is £3.00 up to 4 hours, £4.00 all day or
£1 after 5pm. Season tickets are available which
is well worth doing if you visit a lot.
Website:
www.forestry.gov.uk
Comments:
On Farnham's doorstep
this park is a great place to go for all the
family. There are bicycles for hire and
also tag alongs and carriages or bring your own
bikes. Lots of bike trails clearly
signposted or pick up a map. There
are some lovely walking trails with various
climbing frames and other attractions along the
way. Very comprehensive play area and in
the summer there are climbing walls and bouncy
castles for a little extra cash.
Refreshment centre and picnic areas. Organised
walks and activities for the under 5's as well
as facilities to hold children's parties. For
older children (10+) a new tree-top challenge
area has just opened see
www.goape.co.uk
 The
Pride of the Valley Sculpture Park
Address:
Jumps Road, Churt GU10 2LE
Tel: 01428 605433
Opening Times:
Tuesday to Sunday
10am to 5pm Closed Monday except Bank Holidays
Admission: Adults
£6.00, Children £3.00. Under 5s FREE
Website:
www.thesculpturepark.com
Comments:
Stroll through this
beautiful park with woodlands and 3 lakes.
At every turn there are many sculptures to
admire. Kids can run around in this lovely
traffic free setting.
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