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Parks & nature in Kingston upon Thames
Country parks, woods, lakes and trails for burning off energy.
16 places 9 free to visit
FreeActon Skatepark
London
A free outdoor park for skateboarding, BMX and blading, lit until 9pm so you're not racing the sunset.
from £1Forty Hall Farm
Enfield
A weekend farm wander with animals to spot and picnic space, plus a farmers market with activities for kids.
Dog friendlyFood on sitePicnic area
Hewitt's Farm shop
Orpington
A working farm shop with pick your own fruit and veg in season, plus Christmas trees and wreaths from December.
FreeHighgate Wood
London
Ancient woodland with a big playground, a sports field and a self-guided historic trail, and it costs nothing to get in.
Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingCaféPublic transport nearby+2 more
FreeJoyden's Wood
Dartford
Two waymarked woodland trails with a Saxon dyke to explore and free entry all year round.
Dog friendlyOutdoor playParkingPublic transport nearby+3 more
FreeKingston Beach
Shoreham-by-Sea
Free rock pools and a swim spot with limited parking, right by Shoreham-by-Sea.
FreeLeg O Mutton
London
A free mile-long walk round a quiet nature reserve, good for spotting herons, terns and roosting bats.
Outdoor play
from £6.25New House Farm Shop
Horsham
A farm shop and tea room with pick-your-own strawberries in season, plus a proper cream tea to finish off.
Accessible toiletAllergy awareBlue badge parkingCafé+3 more
FreeParliament Hill Viewpoint
London
A steep climb up Hampstead Heath to a bench-lined summit with a proper panorama of the London skyline.
FreePrimrose Hill
London
A grassy hill with skyline views over London, a café for a warm drink, and space to spread a picnic blanket for free.
CaféOutdoor playPicnics allowed
Ruislip Lido Beach
Ruislip
A sandy stretch by a lake with woodland walks and craft sessions, though the splash pad and fishing are both closed for now.
ParkingPublic transport nearbyToilets
FreeSky Garden
London · ages 0-16
Free glasshouse gardens 35 floors up the City, with wraparound views you get for the price of booking ahead.
Accessible toiletBooking requiredCaféDog friendly+3 more
FreeThe Green Park
London
A big stretch of open grass and woodland walks in central London, free to wander from 5am to midnight.
Food on sitePicnics allowed
The Savill Garden
Egham
A wander through landscaped woodland and formal planting, with a café and gift shop to bookend the walk.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBlue badge parkingCafé+5 more
Tulleys Farm
Crawley
A seasonal farm site with escape rooms, a pumpkin festival, a scare event and a Christmas light trail, plus a year-round tea room.
CaféFood on siteWheelchair accessible
Vine Road Recreation Ground
London
A paddling pool, ball games space and a playground with a DDA swing for under-13s, all in one recreation ground.
Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingParkingPublic transport nearby+2 more
Good to know: parks & nature in Kingston upon Thames
Are any of them free?
Yes, Acton Skatepark, Highgate Wood, Joyden's Wood, Kingston Beach and 5 more are free to visit.
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £1 at Forty Hall Farm. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.
Whereabouts are they?
You'll find parks & nature in London, Enfield, Orpington, Dartford, Shoreham-by-Sea and 4 more. Every place we list is in or around Kingston upon Thames, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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