You can make the trip as energetic or laid back as you like. (see map) If you just fancy a sit down while the kids let off steam then head straight across the lake to the huge adventure play area. Parents can perch on a fallen log with a flask while the children play or make dens.
However, we headed out of the car park to the small kiosk for a quick lunch. You can just as easily take a picnic and then leave the remains in the car while you head off down to the lake or along one of the many tracks through the woods.
The woods are a natural playground and my boys can (and did) spend hours playing armies, pixies or any number of other adventures.
Some areas look so enchanted, you can't help but imagine some kind of fairy story unfolding whenever you turn your back! We didn't walk far enough for a glimpse of Pinewood Studios, but next time we will. As far as I know, there's not much to see, but it's got to be worth a peek!
Then we spotted the stream and how we regretted not taking wellies! That's another one for next time too.
And who could resist climbing along, over and through all the fallen trees! This day was one huge adventure!
We followed the stream all the way back to the lake.
Then into the playground. It's hard to decide if the playground is in the woods, or the woods in the playground! So many things to play on, including more trees (these are also very useful for parents to sit on!) and a lot of den building. We stayed until my boys actually told me they were tired - which is really saying something. We passed a large cafe selling delicious smelling meals and colourul ice creams. The boys were so tired, we managed to whizz past this without too much protest. Maybe another one for next time!
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