Finding the best children’s playgrounds in Farnham Surrey

2024

Finding the best children’s playgrounds in Farnham, Surrey

 

 

Now the sunshine is here and the weather is a little warmer, I thought i’d put this list together of Finding the best children’s playgrounds in Farnham, Surrey.

Need to get out the house for an hour or a whole day? I have a list of playgrounds in around Farnham, Surrey that your children can have a run around and have some fun!

 

 

1. Gostrey Meadows

Farnham Town Centre, GU9 7PT

Parking: Nearest parking is the Central Car Park in Victoria Road.

Playground details: Swings, slide, climbing, sandy floors.

Toilets: Just right next to the play park

Other fun: Paddling in the River Wey

Cafe: The Coffee Can

Other Info: Open field for picnics & perfect for an after-shopping run around!

 

2. Frimley Lodge Park

Sturt Road, Frimley Green, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 6HY.

Parking: Yes, free of charge

Playground details: Swings, slides, climbing. 2 zip wires.

Toilets: Next to the cafe. With baby-changing.

Cafe: Yes, in the middle of the park.

Other Info: The miniature railway is there too, see their website for when it opens.

 

3. Farnham Park

Farnham Town 

Parking: The main car park is off Folly Hill (A 287), between Farnham and Upper Hale.Sat Nav: GU9 0AU. Parking is free and near the ranger’s office, which located on the left when you enter the car park.

Playground details: Adventure playground, massive wooden castle, zip wire, slides.

Toilets: At the cafe at the top by the golf course.

Cafe: Yes, by Farnham Park Golf Club.

Other Info: A short walk from Farnham Town centre.

 

 

4. Stoke Park

Nightingale Road Guildford GU1 1ER

Parking: Nightingale Road car park, (GU1 1ER) or Lido Road car park, (GU1 1HB)

Playground details: The children’s playground is home to the iconic helter skelter and legendary stoke park crocodile. You’ll also find adult and junior swings, multi play units and a see saw.

Toilets: Right next to the playground. With baby changing too.

Cafe: Yes, next to the rose garden.

Other Info: Paddling pool! See the photo above.

 

5. Deepcut

Metropole Club, 25 Deepcut Bridge Rd, Deepcut, Camberley GU16 6QX

Parking: In the residential roads nearby.

Playground details: Climbing

Toilets: At the nearby Frog Pub

Cafe: Or new beautiful Frog Pub right next door

Other Info: Ice cream van also visits

 

6. Alice Holt

Parking: Yes, it’s cashless and 1hr is £3.

Playground details: Loads of popular play areas, structures and trails, perfect for all the family. More family fun includes the unique Gruffalo Sculptures, see who you can find in the deep, dark woods!

Toilets: Yes with baby changing.

Cafe: Right in the middle, can’t miss it.

Other Info: Take the bikes for a ride around or you can hire them there.

 

7. Puttenham Park

Parking: On local roads

Playground details: Slides, swings, climbing, tennis court and skate park.

Toilets: Unknown

Cafe:Pub nearby The Good Intent Puttenham

Other Info: Skate Park

 

 

The faves in our house are any of them with zip wires and a cafe.

 

Have a great time at whichever playground you choose!

Taking photos of your children this Summer and want some top tips?

https://photographybyzoe.uk/9-top-tips-for-taking-better-photos-of-your-children-this-summer/

 

Lots of love

Zoe

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