Playgrounds To Let The Kids Go Wild In This Summer

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Summer break can be difficult, short tempers from feeling stuck indoors, high temperatures making it difficult to relax and the commonly uttered whine of “we’re bored.” This year, instead of taking the kids down the road to the run-of-the-mill village or recreational-ground playground with the old creaky swings and metal slide that burns ultra-hot in the beating sun. Find a playground that offers something a bit different to the unusual, provides plenty of space to burn off that excess school-break energy and offers plenty of interesting ways to beat the boredom. 

Not only are playgrounds a great way kids to stay busy but they are a fantastic way to grow confidence, self-esteem, social skills and for kids to challenge themselves in a safe, dedicated environment. That’s why more schools are installing playgrounds that are designed to encourage problem-solving abilities while still remaining fun and offering a space for children to socialise and relax with friends. 

Here are some of the top UK playgrounds and adventure parks for you to try while the days are bright and before the school year starts again;

Knockhatch Park

Knockhatch adventure park in East Sussex is a fantastic place for families looking for a fun-filled day out. With petting zoos, an owl sanctuary and massive indoor and outdoor play areas complete with ball cannons, water slides and the incredible Dragon’s Castle, a huge outdoor wooden structure with turrets, slides, ladders and poles for kids to run, jump and climb until they can go no more. While you are there you can take in an animal show, enjoy the on-site boating lake or take part in the additional experiences including the climbing wall, mini-diggers and go-karts. 

Tickets are available online from £10.39 per person, from 2 years up, or group tickets can be bought with a discount. Book in advance for the best value tickets. 

Diggerland

Diggerland, with locations in Kent, Durham, Devon and Yorkshire, is a fantastic place full of thrills and exciting experiences – who wouldn’t want to use an actual digger! In addition to diggers, guests have the opportunity to ride dump-trucks, go-karts and loaders while trying to race each other, stack tyres, dig for treasure and try their hand at hooking ducks out of water using giant construction machines – think you are up to the challenge?

Children under 90cm get in free while on-the-day tickets start at £23.95 per person, dropping to £19.99 when booked in advance. We had the best time recently, you can read my review and see our video here. 

Unique Outdoors

For the fearless kids (aged six and over) the two Unique Outdoors centres offer plenty of high-flying activities for an adrenaline-packed day of fun. From catwalks and climbing walls to the high multivine and the amazing powerfan freefall experience. What Tarzan would give to spend a day here! If the thought of heights makes you weak at the knees, there are some exciting ground level activities to try too including zorbing, archery and laser combat. 

Activities can be bought separately or packages are available on-site depending on the experiences that you are eager to try.

Heartlands Adventure Playground

One of the UK’s largest free adventure playgrounds, Heartlands offers everything a child could want, including a shipwrecked boat to climb and scavenge, play tunnels, sand transportation systems and plenty of slides to explore and enjoy. There’s an onsite cafe available for refreshments open throughout the peak seasons from April to September. 

Coate Water Country Park

If you prefer to be in natural surroundings with plenty of space and the option to take part in some gentle activities. Coate Water Country Park in Swindon is a top-rated park with plenty of places to sit and enjoy a picnic and enjoy outdoor sports as a family. Or enjoy the sites from the miniature train, have a round of pitch and putt and cool off in the wonderful splash park, great for the younger kids.

Don’t lose your cool this summer, enjoy the chance to hang with your kids and make the most of the warmer months before the stress of school kicks back in and the Monday to Friday grind begins again. 

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