Parks & outdoor spaces

Mama Baby Play offers a café and play area, designed for babies and toddlers to roam free and explore, allowing parents and carers a space to relax and socialise.

An established and already much-loved space, Mama Baby Play hosts a magical play area, with astro turf grass and wooden trees, designed to stimulate imagination and creative play in an unstructured, free environment. There's... Read more

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A working estate still guided by the seasons, with an impressive mansion, parkland, gardens and Home Farm

From Iron-age roundhouses to a sophisticated, modern estate, this site has been lived on and farmed for over 2,000 years.

Over the centuries, Wimpole has been owned by several families, and each has left its mark. The Civil War, a true love match and a collection of... Read more

There are various trails so visitors can enjoy the park, including The Sculpture Trail, Oak Wood Trail, a Nature Rubbing Trail and The Heathland Trail. Cyclists are also welcome at the Park, and there are play spots available and a cafe.

Animal wildlife park
Prices
Adult: £13.50
Child: £11.50
Concession: £12.50
NHS / Forces: £10
Disabled / Carer: £10
Shepreth Resident: £10
Train Ticket Holder: £10
Annual Pass Holder: £0 (passes from £60 a year)
Complimentary Ticket Holder: £0
Under 2 years old:... Read more

The splash park at Avenue Park in Baldock offers water jets and lots of other water park fun for younger children and families of all ages to enjoy during the summer months.

It will be open 10am to 6pm every day from Saturday 3 May until Sunday 7 September 2025.

Park access:
- 10 minute walk from Baldock town centre
- Disabled access
- Limited on-site... Read more

The buccaneer-themed splash park includes interactive water jets, tipping water buckets, a pirate ship and a play stream for younger children.

It will be open from 10am to 6pm every day from Saturday 3 May until Sunday 7 September 2025.

Bancroft Kiosk
Hot and cold soft drinks and light snacks available to buy. You can take away or sit in the triangular courtyard... Read more

A popular 120 metre long paddling pool sits at the heart of Howard Park. Experience water jets, and paddle and splash about in the pool during the summer season.

It will be open from 10am to 6pm every day from Saturday 3 May until Sunday 7 September 2025.

Access:
- 10 minute walk from town centre
- Letchworth Railway Station and bus stop nearby... Read more

Royston's splash park in Priory Memorial Gardens is 160 metres squared and includes features like interactive water jets, a maypole and play streams for children.

It will be open from 10am to 6pm every day from Saturday 3 May until Sunday 7 September 2025.

Access:
- 5 minute walk from town centre
- Railway station and bus stop nearby

Parking... Read more

Launching 15 January 2022, the new Superworm trails follow the premiere of the animated special from Magic Light Pictures, which aired on BBC One on Christmas Day.

In the latest exciting partnership between Forestry England and Magic Light Pictures, the Superworm trail showcases the unsung heroes of the forest.

Based on the children's picture book written by Julia Donaldson... Read more