I loved this beautiful set of lakes, they were absolutely magical. The springs that feed the Silent…read morePool (named so for how still, clear and beautiful it is) sit at the bottom end of the lake, and at the minute, you can't (aren't supposed to) go down to the end due to some subsidence on the path. I'm not saying I went down there anyway, but it's so amazing to see a natural spring. The water is a weird, blue colour and so crystal clear that you just want to dip your feet in, especially on a lovely warm day. It's an ancient, historic and oddly mythical lake. The only downside to me is that it's so small! It doesn't take twenty minutes to walk around it.

Alice Holt is an amazing and large place for long walks, adventure play park for the kids, Go-Ape,…read morecycle hire and large lake and cafe area...great to go on a sunny day! Lots of different walks can be taken with a Stick Man walk for the little ones! Play park is great and can be difficult getting the younger members of the family out! There are picnic benches along the way, with some great view points too...as its large you don't feel on top of everyone on a busy day...although parking can take a while, so be aware!

A forest owned by the Forestry Commission I had to add a positive review for this place becuase…read morethey were the last place in Farnham to have Christmas trees when I left it too late. It is a lovely day out with paths and walks to suit all ages and abilities - including wheelchair friendly. It also has a cafe and plentiful parking. There are climbing frames for kids in addition to the Go Ape centre within the forest which is for big kids (death slides, assult courses etc). A good picnic location as well as a place to get Christmas trees.

went to the park last week with our children and saw the new slide area which is absolutely…read moreterrible. To be able to get up to the slide, you have to crawl through small holes which are very dangerous if you step backwards and forget that it's there.. I'm surprised it's been allowed. Also considering it's near Great Ormond Street Hospital, you would think it was more of an SEN friendly park. Such a shame.

Wish the ground is soft neat foam like ground not dirt ground. Other than that seems more down to…read moreearth than US ones. Two bouncing crossing ropes" are extreme fun for 5 yrs n plus kids.

Yes I agree, a rare place combining birds ,butterflies. and donkeys. The themed gardens were of…read moreinterest and the museum my favourite place , depicting objects from the period of 30s.40s,50s.60s,70s,80, and 90s.

This is a sweet place to visit. There is an undercover area like a tropical garden, with…read morebutterflies, and it is good fun with the children to try and count how many you can see. There is an area with birds which just fly around, including a very cheeky parrot (in a bird cage) that talks and whistles at you! The place is surprisingly big as it also has different themed gardens, ie french, victorian. Within these gardens there are pictures of animals hidden which you need to tick off a list you are given when you enter. There is an animal area outside, where there are rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and tortoises. Undercover there are some other animals such as lizards, spiders and other creepy crawlies! All in all this is a good way to spend a morning or afternoon, the whole place looks like it needs a bit of sprucing up, but I think its part of its charm. There is a cafe resaurant area, which offers simple meals, snacks and drinks.

Priory Park really is the jewel in Reigate's crown. It seems to stretch on forever, and has…read moresomething for everyone. The vast grassy area is often busy with football games, but there's plenty of it if you, your children, or your dog want to just have a run and play in the grass. The lovely sunken garden has a beautiful fountain, and is a really nice place to sit. There is also now a cafe, which looks lovely, but I've never been in. Continue down the path and you'll find the playground, delightful for older kids, but I must emphasize that the council really missed a trick here. I actually avoid the playground, especially when I'm alone, as there are multiple exits, a nightmare when you've got more than one young child to look after. Also, the play area doesn't have much for the little ones and you spend most of your time trying to keep them from killing themselves on the equipment meant for older kids. It's just not fun for the little ones to be constantly told no, no, no, or the parents who feel on edge the entire time. Further down you'll find a beautiful pond, filled with ducks and swans, made MUCH safer during the recent refurbishment, with only two small areas left unfenced along the pond to feed the ducks. Before you'd spend far too much time pulling the little ones away from the edge. Now, I enjoy going and having a stroll around the pond, confident my kids are safe. If you're feeling really adventurous, there are plenty of trails for physical abilities of all types. You could (and we have) wander for hours through the woods.

It is the oldest botanical garden here in London. There are…read morelots of different kinds of plants from all over the world. Some are edible, some are medicinal and some are just common plants that you may see everywhere.The garden has a variety of medicinal plants from all over the world that can heal from a simple sickness up to serious illnesses like breast cancer. There is a cafe on site to take some break. Best place to relax with great surroundings.

This park is a bit of a jack of all trades in the fact that so much is there for such a variety of…read morepeople. As, it isn't that well known it is only really busy in the best of summer days which in my opinion lets it down a bit. The playground area is one of the best around with tonnes of things to keep the kids busy for atleast a couple of hours. The park itself is kept well and surrounded by trees which encloses it slightly. This place is perfect if you want to get out of the office and have a bit of lunch and get into the sunshine which I have done on numerous occasions in the past. The tennis courts offer those who can't stay still, a chance to burn off all that energy.

Blaker's Park is a smaller local park wedged between Preston Drove on the south end and Stanford…read moreAvenue at the north end. It is much more compact park than Preston Park down the road and works perfectly for families and young kids. The whole park is on a slope which makes it a little more difficult for portable barbecues but great for rolling down the hill! As you walk down the grassy slope from Stanford Avenue you reach a lovely red brick clock tower and a small cafe stand (great coffee, GREAT cakes!) and two tennis courts in excellent condition (free before 10am). Next to the tennis courts is a small playground for young kids with a sandpit, slide and various climbing frames- as well as some picnic tables for parents. Grab a coffee and watch your kids burn off their energy!

West Dean Annual Chilli Festival is getting bigger and better every year. The festival is held…read moreover 3 days and camping is now available. Funfair with galloping horses, big wheel, childrens rides and roundabouts. Lots of food stalls arranged around a main stage. The weekend programme includes LIVE latin-infused music on stage (from midday until 11pm each night, Sunday 9pm) Live acts include The Jive Aces, Lokito, Robin Jones & King Salsa, dancers Patrick Helm & Crystal Main and DJ Taz. Loads of stalls with lots of chilli produce, chilli chocolate, jam, jelly sweets, lights, garden ornaments, plants, seeds, jewellery, aprons, chopping boards, the list is endless. You think it, you can probably find it here. One of the hottest things we tasted was a sauce called Sarans Sh*t. Tasted vile, but the kick was amazing. Mouth on fire, lips and tongue numb, wowee, if you get there it's on Chilli Pete's stall I think. Very busy though, might be an idea to stay for the weekend so you wander Round when most people have left for the evening. We'll be back next year for the chilli festival, but will visit before for the lovely gardens.

From the owner: Nestled at the foot of the South Downs, West Dean Gardens in West Sussex is one of the greatest…read morerestored gardens open to the public today. Visitors can explore a wide range of historic features on a gentle walk around the grounds. From surreal trees to the restored walled garden, West Dean Gardens proudly presents its rich creative and social heritage.

It's one of the beautiful park in Crawley. My 2yr old enjoys…read moreroaming round in the park

Family friendly - but as a sneaky adult pretending never to leave my 20s this place is also joyful!…read more Meercats, rabbits, pigs, peacocks - the nature centre is a random selection of animals tucked away in tilgate park, a little walk in. It is in desperate need of donations continually,but still works on a donation entry only - allowing for those with families to still go. it is part of Crawley which harks back to the times where it wasn't all about making a buck. `i do also loved the wall garden area - has a bit of a /secret gardenesque' feel. If you are looking for something to do in Crawley (which is a bizaare place to come as a tourist) then pop down to tilgate park and you could do this. 1. See animals at centre (for free! - please donate) 2 book go ape in for 3 hours (for cost) 3. Go to smith and westerns (i do miss the pub that was there before, this place is dark) 4. sit out on the lake and have a picnic 5. Walk around the park, with woodland, and gardens.

A lovely little park over looking the River Thames. It has a play ground on one end with a small…read morecafe to purchase simple food. Took my niece there so she could learn to use her roller blades on the the path that surrounds the park. Defo go back there