🎢Chessington World of Adventures

3.5 mi

🌳Nonsuch Park

Nonsuch Park is a large public park in Surrey, offering expansive lawns, ancient woodlands, and the historic Nonsuch Mansion (now a wedding venue and café). Families love the well-equipped playground, the walled garden, and the many walking trails. Highlights include: - A large adventure playground with swings, slides, and climbing frames suitable for all ages. - The stable courtyard with a café serving light meals and ice creams. - Picnic areas with benches and open space for games. - Seasonal events such as Easter egg hunts and outdoor theatre. Practical tips: Free parking is available at the London Road and Ewell Village entrances (limited). The park is mostly flat, pushchair-friendly. Public toilets are near the mansion block. Dogs welcome on leads in some areas.

4.2 mi

🌳Painshill Park

Painshill Park is an award-winning 18th-century landscape garden covering 158 acres in Surrey. It offers a magical day out for families with highlights including the Crystal Grotto, Gothic Temple, and a serpentine lake. Children love the large adventure playground with swings, slides, and climbing frames, as well as the nature trails where they can spot wildlife. The park hosts seasonal events like Easter egg hunts and Halloween trails. Facilities include a café serving hot and cold food, picnic areas, and toilets with baby changing. Paths are pushchair-friendly, though some areas may be muddy. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. Practical tips: wear sturdy footwear, bring waterproofs, and allow at least 3-4 hours to explore. Parking is free.

4.8 mi

🐄Bocketts Farm Park

Bocketts Farm Park is a family-friendly working farm set in the Surrey countryside, offering a full day of hands-on activities. Children can feed and pet a variety of farm animals, including lambs, goats, and guinea pigs, and watch the famous pig racing. Tractor rides around the farm provide a fun tour of the grounds. Indoor and outdoor play areas cater to different ages, including a large indoor soft play barn for younger kids and outdoor pedal tractors, climbing frames, and a jumping pillow. The farm also features a seasonal maize maze and pumpkin patch in autumn. Practical tips: Wear wellies or sturdy shoes as paths can be muddy. There's a café serving hot meals and snacks, plus picnic areas. Parking is free. Allow at least 3–4 hours for your visit.

5.4 mi

🌲Banstead Woods

Banstead Woods is a 93.17-hectare ancient woodland in Surrey, England, believed to have once been owned by Anne Boleyn. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and was historically a medieval deer park. The woods are popular among running clubs and walking groups, offering a variety of habitats and well-marked paths. ([woodlandtrust.org.uk](https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/banstead-woods/?utm_source=openai))

6.3 mi

🌳Morden Hall Park

1 hour by tram, eat at Merton Abbey Mills, visit Maidenhead Aquatics (like an aquarium)

6.5 mi

🐄Deen City Farm

Deen City Farm is a community-run urban farm located in Merton Abbey, South London. Established in 1978, it spans five acres and is home to a variety of animals, including cows, sheep, pigs, goats, and a resident owl named Archimedes. The farm offers visitors the opportunity to interact with these animals, feed them, and learn about farming practices. In addition to the farmyard, the site features a riding school, gardens, a café, and a shop. The farm operates as a registered charity, aiming to improve the quality of life in the local community by providing education on farming, the food cycle, and animal care. Entry to the farm is free, with a suggested donation of £3 per person to support its operations. The farm is open Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays from 10:00 to 16:30, with the last admission at 16:00. The riding school has varying hours throughout the week, and the café operates from 10:00 to 16:00 on the same days. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the farm, participate in animal feeding sessions, and explore the gardens. The farm is accessible by public transport, including bus and tram services, and offers limited parking facilities. For those traveling by car, alternative parking options are available nearby. The farm is committed to being as accessible and welcoming as possible, with step-free access throughout the main visitor areas, including the café, shop, and outdoor spaces. Assistance dogs are welcome across the site, and the team is happy to help with access needs or directions during your visit. For more information, including booking a visit or activity, please visit the farm's official website.

6.5 mi

🎭Polka Theatre

Polka Theatre is a children's theatre in Wimbledon, London, dedicated to producing and presenting work for young audiences. The venue features two performance spaces—a 300-seat main auditorium and a 70-seat studio—along with a creative learning studio, exhibition areas, a sensory play area, a café, and a garden. It offers a year-round programme of productions, workshops, and storytelling sessions for families and schools. The theatre is open Tuesday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, and Saturday to Sunday from 9.30am to 5pm, closed on Mondays. For more information, visit their official website at https://polkatheatre.com/.

6.5 mi

🚶Carshalton

Carshalton is a picturesque town in the London Borough of Sutton, known for its historic village centre and scenic ponds. It offers a blend of natural beauty and cultural attractions, making it an ideal destination for families seeking a charming suburban experience.

6.5 mi

🦆Carshalton - Wilderness Island Nature Reserve

Wilderness Island is a 2.7-hectare nature reserve located in Carshalton, London, England, nestled between the River Wandle and the Wrythe. Designated as a Local Nature Reserve and a Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation, it is owned by Sutton Council and managed by the London Wildlife Trust. The reserve features diverse habitats, including woodlands, meadows, and wetlands, providing a sanctuary for various wildlife species. Notable trees such as black poplars and a variety of birds, including woodpeckers, kingfishers, and grebes, inhabit the area. The ponds within the reserve support wetland plants and serve as crucial habitats for amphibians and insects. Historically, the site dates back to the 17th century, originally serving as the location for copper mills and later as a pleasure garden. Today, it offers a tranquil environment for visitors to explore and appreciate nature.

6.7 mi

🏰Polesden Lacey

Polesden Lacey is an Edwardian house and estate located on the North Downs at Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, England. Owned and run by the National Trust, it is one of the Trust's most popular properties. The Regency house was expanded from an earlier building and extensively remodelled in 1906 by Margaret Greville, a well-known Edwardian hostess. Her collection of fine paintings, furniture, porcelain, and silver is displayed in the reception rooms and galleries, as it was at the time of her celebrated house parties. The future George VI and Queen Elizabeth spent part of their honeymoon there in 1923. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polesden_Lacey?utm_source=openai))