Summer is here! I have so many activities listed on the site (and events constantly being added) that I decided to give you a selection of what you can do, there are so many exciting new places to try and some amzing upgrades with seasoned places. I have also used this article as an opportunity to share the changes to some of our beloved places such as Stanwick Lakes and more.

SANDY PLAY AREAS

Riverside Park, near River Road, St. Neots FREE

A fantastic playground for all the ages with a big sand pit in the smaller kids area. If you’re not familiar with it, stand in the Riverside Car Park facing the playground. The sandy one is behind the trees so you may need to take a buggy for the little one and some food too.

Sacrewell Farm, Thornhaugh

They’ve built a huge play area and sand is found on half of it. The play area is great for toddlers and primary school kids too. Plus they have a lovely shaded stream area for paddling and crossing all the bridges or stepping stones.

Grafham Water (near the car park at Grafham’s Rutland Cycle hire PE28 0BH) FREE

They have a small play area on sand it isn’t in the shade but right next to it is a bouncy inflatable to jump all over which is partially in shade.

Stanwick Lakes FREE (parking £3.80 all day)

All the young kids play area was untouched by the fire and there has been some new additions too. There is lots of sand, buckets and spades are cheap to buy from the Shack (next to it), there is also the lovely water play area too and lots of shady trees to hide under.

SPLASH PADS/PARKS & WATER PLAY

Bancroft Recreation Ground, Hitchin

Hitchin's town centre 'buccaneer' themed splash park is 160m squared and includes features such as interactive water jets, tipping water buckets, a pirate ship and a play stream for younger children. On site Parking.

Avenue Splash Park. Boldock

The splash park at Avenue Park in Baldock has been resurfaced in 2020 and will hopefully be open to the public this summer. There are jets and sprinklers dotted around the splash pad and there is also a playground area next to it.

Open daily, seven days a week, from 10am to 6pm until the end of the summer. 

Howard Park and Gardens - Splash Park, Letchworth

At the centre of Letchworth's Howard Park is filled and the exciting water jets are operational from the beginning of May until September. It is a historic water feature, with ground level water jets. There is also a kiosk, public toilets and a baby changing facility. There is a green space for relaxation, picnics or family fun around the Park and Gardens.

Open 10am -6pm throughout the summer.

Splash Pad is in operation but please note the shallow paddle pool (on right edge of photo) will not be filled.

Splash n’ Play at Willen Lake, Milton Keynes

Super Splash bucket, Water tunnel, Sail boat, Water cannons, Sea Serpent

Unique toddler area with a bespoke water journey and much much more.

AQUA PARKS

Southlake Aqua Park, Little Paxton

An inflatable obstacle course on a lake. 6 years plus (1.1m +), young children must be accompanied by an adult. Children will be required to wear a safety helmet and all participant must wear a buoyancy aid. You will have to book in advance to go but viewing is allowed if you are accompanying your family ie someone can watch whilst Dad tries to keep up with kids. haha.

NEW AQUA PARK! at Grafham Water

The Aqua Park features a collection of bespoke big impact water obstacles now open.

Show off your flips and tricks from the Flip or Flop and explore the course that features climbing stepping stones, big bounce balls, slides, and demolition balls making it the ultimate day out for groups, families, adults, children age 6+ and adrenaline junkies alike!

Ride Aqua Park, Wyboston

We have trampolines, huge slides, balance beams, rockers, blast bags, a 7 metre swing, climbing wall, 40ft ball game arena and more. 1 hour time slots.

ST. NEOTS KIDS ART WORKSHOPS

Crafty Monkey have organised a whole summer of Kids Workshop days with lots of themes to inspire your budding artist! For kids aged 6+.

If you have to do is book on the website for your session. Where your child will learn how to make these amazing things and have your very own keep sake.

GDBC and Events

A variety of various themed summer sessions, with plenty to choose from whether your 5 months old or 12 years! Each sessions has enough games and crafts for 45 minutes.

31st July: Safari Day (8mth – 10 years)

3rd August: Birthday Baking (3rd Cookies, 4th pizza, 5th Biscuits, 6th Cupcakes)

7th August: Birthday Party Kids Style to celebrate GDBC Designs and Kwellers Birthday’s (5mths – 12 yrs) (Please note this event is run by Kwellers)

21st August: Teddy Bears Picnic (great for the young ones from 1-7yrs)

28th August: Fun in the Sun (2yrs -10yrs)

4th September: Space Day (1yr-10yrs)

All details found https://www.mumsguideto.co.uk/st-neots/events.php 

Next Week What's On Summer Part 2!

Dont' forget there are also lots of Summer Camps listed too. https://www.mumsguideto.co.uk/st-neots/holiday-clubs.php