Abbey Fields

What it’s like

A free park with a play area, a lake and easy flat paths from the car park, good for a no-cost couple of hours outdoors.

There's a play area here and a lake to wander round, and getting between the two from the car park is straightforward with a buggy or a wheelchair, which isn't something every park manages. The path network they describe as good access covers the main loop, car park to play area to lake, so that's your safe bet if you've got little legs or wheels involved.

Stray off that main path though and it's a different story. The site itself flags steep slopes and rough grass in the areas beyond, so if you fancy exploring further than the obvious loop, expect some proper up and down rather than flat strolling. Fine for older kids who fancy a scramble, less fine if you're pushing a pram uphill.

Entry's free, which for a park with a play area and a lake is a decent shout for a cheap afternoon. There's a café on site for when the inevitable snack demands start, and the usual toilets and baby change are there too. Dogs are allowed round the park but not in the play area itself, and they do want them kept under control with mess picked up, so worth knowing if you're bringing one along with the kids.

Facilities

Need to know

Parking

Abbey Fields car park, off Bridge Street

Pushchairs

Good pushchair access between car park, play area and lake

Wheelchairs

Good wheelchair access between car park, play area and lake

Dogs

Must be under control and fouling picked up

• Toilets and baby change are on site
• The main loop is buggy and wheelchair friendly; other paths are rougher going
• Dogs are welcome round the park but kept out of the play area

Plan your visit

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