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Parks & nature in Stoke-on-Trent
Country parks, woods, lakes and trails for burning off energy.
15 places 8 free to visit
FreeAstbury Mere Country Park
Congleton
A flat mile-long lake loop with a play field, free entry, and kayaking if you fancy getting on the water.
CaféCard onlyDog friendlyOutdoor play+5 more
from £4Cannock Chase Forest
Rugeley
AONB forest trails near Rugeley - free forest, paid parking.
ToiletsParkingPicnic areaCafé+1 more
FreeCongleton Paddling Pool
Congleton · ages 0-11
Free shallow paddling pool in Congleton, open all summer in two-hour sessions with no booking needed.
Baby changePicnics allowedToiletsWheelchair accessible
FreeCrosby Beach
Liverpool
A wide stretch of sand dotted with 100 cast-iron statues by Antony Gormley, free to wander any time.
Golden Beach Karaoke Bar 黄金海岸KTV
Leicester
Adults-only private karaoke rooms in Leicester city centre, from 5pm to 2am, with cocktails and food brought to your table.
Birthday partiesFood on siteParty rooms
Hannah Jones Swim Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · ages 0+
Swimming lessons from baby splash classes to competitive squads, plus mermaid sessions and Saturday inflatable parties.
Card onlyCash onlyToilets
from £4.50Lyme
Disley · ages 0+
Deer park, Crow Wood playscape and gardens at Disley - park and garden from about £4.50 kids.
ToiletsParkingPicnic areaCafé+2 more
FreeNational Trust - Formby
Liverpool
Sand dunes, pinewoods and two beach trails to explore, with sand wheelchairs on loan and no fires allowed to keep the wildlife happy.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBike parkingBlue badge parking+11 more
FreeNottingham Beach
Nottingham
A free pop-up beach with sand, a pool and paid rides in the middle of the city, open all summer.
Card onlyCash onlyToilets
FreePavilion Gardens
Buxton
Free Victorian gardens with outdoor play parks, then hop the miniature train or boats when you fancy a paid treat.
ToiletsParkingCaféRestaurant+6 more
FreeQueen's Park
Stoke-on-Trent
A free, open park for a walk or a bike ride, open daily from 8am until dusk with free parking and dog walkers welcome.
Dog friendlyFree parkingToilets
FreeRSPB Consall Woods
Stoke-on-Trent
Six waymarked trails through wood pasture and riverside woodland along the Churnet, free to walk and open for a proper muddy ramble.
Accessible toiletBaby changeParkingPicnics allowed+3 more
Southport Beach
Southport
Miles of open sand near Southport's Victorian seafront, with room to walk, paddle and build without another soul getting in the way.
Tegg's Nose Country Park
Macclesfield
Quarry climbing and abseiling, a geology trail, and a dragonfly letter hunt for younger walkers, on the hills above Macclesfield.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBike parkingBooking required+4 more
from £8.50Trentham Estate
Stoke-on-Trent
Award gardens and lake at Trentham - ticketed gardens next to the shopping village.
ToiletsParkingPicnic areaCafé+3 more
Good to know: parks & nature in Stoke-on-Trent
Are any of them free?
Yes, Astbury Mere Country Park, Congleton Paddling Pool, Crosby Beach, National Trust - Formby and 4 more are free to visit.
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £4 at Cannock Chase Forest. 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 Congleton, Rugeley, Liverpool, Leicester, Stoke-on-Trent and 5 more. Every place we list is in or around Stoke-on-Trent, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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