Windsor Great Park Adventure Playground

A blog post written by West Berkshire Family Life

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We had the best time on our recent visit to Windsor Great Park Adventure Play. Honestly, we couldn’t fault a thing!

First of all, we couldn’t have chosen a better day. It was the first proper sunshine of the year, that glorious blue-sky was just amazing to see, even my 2 year old kept saying "sun, no rain!". After months of grey, it felt extra special, and spending it outdoors with the boys was just perfect.(except for the ones we left behind that were struck down with the horrid illnesses going around)

The playground itself is beautifully designed. It’s only around four years old and still feels absolutely pristine. Every detail has been so thoughtfully considered. There are wooden walkways weaving through the trees, rope bridges to balance across, a brilliant zip wire swing that had the boys squealing with excitement, and a great sandpit that kept them busy digging and building for ages. It’s adventurous without feeling overwhelming. Just the perfect way to spend a morning with busy boys who need to climb, swing and explore.

Even the bathrooms were immaculate. Clean, spacious, and so well thought out. There are little seats to safely pop babies into so mums can be hands-free in the loo (why doesn’t everywhere have these?), children’s toilets, and basins set at exactly the right height. It’s these small touches that really make a difference.

The café and shop is just beautiful. You almost need to walk past quickly so you’re not tempted by all the gorgeous gifts and children’s toys on display. We did stop though (of course we did!) and enjoyed a lovely lunch. The pizzas were absolutely delicious and just what we needed after a busy morning of climbing and exploring.

We had hoped to visit the stunning The Savill Garden too, but we ran out of time. In a few weeks it will be even more beautiful as everything begins to bloom — so we are already planning a return trip.

Good to know:

• Parking is free if you’re visiting the Adventure Playground — which is a real bonus as parking can be a bit pricey.

• You’re not allowed to bring your own food into the playground, but you could easily pack a picnic and head out into Windsor Great Park afterwards for a lovely outdoor lunch.

• There’s also a free playground within the park, which is perfect if you want to extend the day without extending the budget.

• The Adventure Play area is open daily throughout the year (except 24 & 25 December) with booked 2-hour play sessions

• The park itself is free to visit dawn until dusk, but the Adventure Play area requires a ticket and booking

  
  

All in all, it was one of those simple, sunshine-filled mornings that remind you how special family days out can be. Fresh air, happy boys, beautiful surroundings. We will definitely be back!