Hubbard Hills is a kind of valley just on the edge of Louth…read more Great for a walk or a picnic. A steam runs through it with stepping stones and bridges. Great for kids like me to play and paddle in. The stream is apparently Tennysons Babbling Brook. Walk along the stream path or climb and walk the top path above the trees. I fell down here age 13. I looked like Steven Boyd after the chariot race in Ben Hur..grabbed for a root to stop my slide and rolled to the bottom. It is VERY high and a long way down. Park in the farm field..full of wild rabbits. Have a tea or ice cream in the cafe. There is a brick built loo block. Many a happy day spent here.

Wonderful place. Relaxing, beautiful hiking and nice atmosphere. Would definitely recommend…read morespending an afternoon here for a picnic.

i always visit the park every sunday , i carnt belive its actualy free its like something you see…read moreand think you would have to pay a entrance free , a massive pond for fishing , park for the children , sand pit , slides and swings. i usualy go fishing on the pond with a reasonable price to fish , lovely people and litter free!

Lovely local park especially in the summer. Nice views and lots of space for the kids to run about…read more Great little animal area where kids can get close to nature!! Only bad point is that maybe there should be a larger playground or more than one like there used to be.

The best public park. We had an afternoon here with four…read morekids. Quite a bit to do. We all went on the cheap splashboat at 80p a go. Which was a laugh. Then on the amazing value swan pedaloes at only £2.50 for a boat full. We walked through the gardens and looked on at the great splash world for little ones, which is enclosed and full of outside water things to along a man made river which is safe and fun. Didn't see any unruly teenagers or witness any anti social behaviour at all, didn't even see any threatening dogs which is amazing for an inner city park. The animal discovery centre wasn't very good. There wasn't any information about the animals and the walk through aviary had very few birds in it. Also on offer was fishing in a large lake, special hire bikes for disabled, tennis, a 'Khyber pass' ravine for kids to climb and play in. loads of space to play, boating lake for model boats and the pavilion cafe which served a can of Coca cola at only 60p A good couple of hours out

Since Rushmoor opened a few years ago it has steadily grown in popularity thanks to the friendly…read moreowners, the clever set-up (there are childrens' toys, a bouncy castle and a play area next to the cafe - genius!) and the attraction of the animals themselves. Rushmoor is a farm park with tea rooms - there are sheep, ducks, goats, horses and hens outside, and inside there are rabbits, owls, chinchillas, guinea pigs and all manner of small, scrabbly animals to keep children entranced. Rushmoor have a fantastic party room, which can be hired for a small fee, and they also provide party food from the tea rooms so it's an excellent venue for a children's party. Although the one we had there was blighted by near-constant rain! It's not really a place to visit when there's rain

My mum has taken my eldest daughter here on several occassions and loves the place (as does my…read moredaughter). It's very close to Louth, so not as far to travel as somewhere like Rand Farm, and its very reasonably priced. There are loads of animals to see and the people who run the farm are extremely friendly. My daughter actually fed the lambs on one of her visits and still talks about it to this day. I suppose its only criticism would be its smallness, but this could be considered a good thing too. It's a shame that more people don't go there to be honest.

I'm doing it again; I must get to the water. I am a Gremlin. I need to multiply and water is my…read moresavour. In that case I could do a lot worse than Hemsworth Water Park and Play World. Now this badger has two lakes; the largest lake is available for pedalo rides and has sandy beaches; the smallest lake is in a more secluded area to attract wildlife. It's perfect if you want to do a Freddie Flintoff and fool around for a while. It's also ideal to see some great things of interest in this beautiful world we have around us. I'm going all John Lennon on you now. You've also got loads of grassed areas and picnics are no problem either (except the fact it's always freezing and wet in England). Then throw in the Play World bit. This is where I need to fall back and remind myself that I'm not a child any more. For "real" kids though it's got with a tower slide, climbing frames, a toddler's sandpit area and a miniature railway. Toot toot. Once again I've found you a corking day out with a difference but do check what is open if you go before the Easter holidays. You have been warned.

I find myself in something of a quandary. I value the provision of these islands of nature greatly…read moreand will always defend them from the encroaching urban sprawl but I find that I cannot get very excited about Hemsworth Water Park, Nice enough lakes and the ducks were very duck-like, the grass was probably just as green as any other park and the children's play area as clean and well maintained as the best of them but the other play area which is rather grandly called Playworld was locked up thereby saving us a few quid for an experience we could get for free in any half decent public park. I left with the feeling that I had wasted fuel driving to Hemsworth as there are better parks much nearer to where I live.

Shipley Country Park is located between Ilkeston and Heanor in Derbyshire, 10 miles to the North…read moreEast of Derby and 11 miles to the West of Nottinghamshire. The Park covers an area of over 600 acres of open Grassland, landscaped Gardens, Lakes and Reservoirs and other recreational areas. Its a great place to get out in the freah air to simply walk the dogs, cycle, run and take in the great British flora and fauna. Also good for fishing- permits required.

If you enjoy walking or cycling in nice scenery you will enjoy this park in Derbyshire.It is…read morepopular with family's having big open spaces to play in and then visit the visitor centre and cafe.The lake is alway's interesting with plenty of wildlife.

This is my local park, loads for kids to do from parks and trails. Park run have a route here on…read moreSaturdays from 9am & I love the Oakwell Music Festival that's on in July.

Open all year round, free entrance, its good for a variety of different walks in woodland or more…read morechild/pushchair friendly. There is a great swing park and small cafe (where to be honest the service is slow and the food not amazing) but there are zillions of blackberries to be picked at the right time of year. There is a lovely little visitor centre, and a small gift shop as well.

A nice day out for small children and family. It was that nice I said goodbye to my dear old pops…read morefor the last time there.

This beautiful park really comes alive in the summer. Ideal for children and families, it makes a…read moregreat day out for all. At the entrance of the park is a lovely, little bird aviary and some flowerbeds that are wonderful to look at all year round. Aside from the aviary, Richmond Park is host to a variety of wildlife which live in the small woods opposite Richmond House. It isn't uncommon to see squirrels, rabbits and other wild birds perching amongst the tree branches or scampering along the ground. A children's park is I believe the focal part of the area, with picnic tables, swings, a sand pit and a smaller section for the younger children. Children and adults of all ages should have no problem having fun in this brilliant use of space. Aside from the children's park and ample picnicking space, weddings also take place here. Richmond House, formerly known as 'The Hollies', hosts a number of wedding receptions each year. Though of course, I haven't married yet, but I'm assured it's a beautiful place to marry in and I don't disagree.

A really great country park on the outskirts of Scunthorpe. Plenty of green space to walk in, also…read morehas Deer park, the house it's self to visit and the Walled garden. My own favourite is the Walled garden, with the different types of veggies and fruits they grow and the hothouse. Has a riding school within the park and a really good cafe, serving hot and cold drinks and light lunches.

A very nice country house and park just outside the village of Normanby. Plenty of car parking and…read moreoverflow parking in the adjoining fields. There are large expanses of woodland which is lovely just to stroll through, as well as duck ponds, ornamental ponds and a deer park. In summer the minature stream train runs. There is a cafe that sells good food and snacks at good prices. Big problem is the price of entry, which is extortionate.