Category Free things to do

Otter playground at Ferry Meadows

Otter playground at Ferry Meadows

The otter playground at Ferry Meadows in Peterborough will keep the kids happy for hours with water, sand, swings, slides and tunnels.

Walking at Fineshade Woods

Exploring Top Lodge, Fineshade Woods

There’s plenty to do on a day out at Fineshade Woods, near Stamford. There are two great playgrounds, buggy-friendly walking trails, bike hire and the Top Lodge Cafe.

Climbing up to the slides at the Spinney

Play time at the Bythams Spinney

The Bythams Spinney is a lovely woodland play area with slides, swings, climbing frames, a zip wire, under 5 play equipment and plenty of space to run about it. All about 15 minutes from Stamford, and all free.

Autumn walk. ©iStock.com/Jannahanna

5 ideas for autumn walks with kids (and cake)

Make the most of these autumn days by taking the kids for a walk at one of Peterborough and Stamford’s parks or woodlands. And top it off with a slice of cake! Here are my 5 favourite walks with a cafe nearby.

Muddy fun at Bourne Woods

Muddy fun at Bourne Woods

Bourne Woods in Lincolnshire is lovely place to spend a couple of hours walking around spotting wildlife, collecting leaves or jumping in muddy puddles! It’s a great free day out for anyone with kids.

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