Out & about

Grange Paddocks is one of the main open spaces in Bishop's Stortford. Featuring a leisure centre, gym, football pitches, a running track, community fitness zones and lovely walk through the open space.

There is also a popular walk from Sworders Field in the town centre across Grange Paddocks along the River Stort and through woodland and meadowland into Red, White and Blue Open space.... Read more

Features:

Cradle Swing - 2 seat
Flat Swing - 2 seat
2 x Springer Units
DDA Roundabout
Toddler Multi-Unit with slide
Senior Multi-Unit with slide (Nexus style)

Bishop's Park is a large grassed open space with a fenced children's play area, a separate sports wall area and space for informal kickabouts, with pathways linking to local schools.

Bishops Park is a 6.19 hectare (15.12 acre) open space just off Woodpecker Close in Bishop's Stortford, CM23 4QA. The site is divided by a road and has an enclosed young children's play area on one side... Read more

With its Norman castle, riverside walks, gardens and open spaces, Castle Park is the perfect place for watching wildlife, keeping fit, playing games, enjoying some peace and quiet or spending time with friends. It's been recognised by the Green Flag Award scheme which rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark for best practice across the UK.

Features

Cradle Swing - 2 seat
Flat Swing - 2 seat
Toddler Tower Slide
Springer Seesaw - 2 seat
DDA Roundabout
Junior Multi-unit with Slide
Balance Beams
Basket Ball Court Area
Twin Goal Posts with Rebound Fencing

Whether you want somewhere for the children to run off energy or a place for quiet reflection, you will find your own special place in Hatfield Forest. Let off some steam Children love nothing more than running around and letting off steam. Here at Hatfield Forest we have plenty of open space for playing and exploring. Why not run across the plains and feel like you're flying in the wind, climb a tree or build a den? You can tick off 33 of the 50 Things to do before you're 11¾ here. Build a secret den in the woods First of all, find a little space which is nice and level and not muddy. Then use fallen sticks and branches found lying on the ground to build a frame. Cover it and camouflage it with mud and fallen leaves, then add smaller twigs over the frame. Once your den is complete, get in and hide. Don't forget to tick off number 4 on your 50 Things to do before you're 11¾ list. Find hidden treasure Try geocaching - Join in this technical treasure hunt using your GPS enabled mobile phone. Go to www.geocaching.com or www.opencaching.com before your visit to download the app. There are 14 caches hidden in the Forest. Enjoy the woodland paths You can follow some of our walking trails through the forest. If you're feeling adventurous, you can make up your own route but don't forget to take a map and compass to avoid getting lost. Explore the forest by bike Bring your own bicycles and get out and discover the far corners of the forest. Most of the forest is a safe, car-free area. Treat yourself to a refreshing drink and, maybe, a piece of cake, from the forest cafe after you have finished.

Features

Cradle Swing - 2 seat
Flat Swing - 2 seat
Tower Slide
2 x Springer Units
Seesaw
DDA / Inclusive Spinner Bowl Unit
Junior Multi-Unit with slide
Balance beam & stepping pods
Grass Mound

Features

Cradle Swing - 2 seat
Group / Basket Swing
Single Low Rotator unit
Toddler Multi-Unit with Slide
Climbing Net
Basket Ball Court Area

Features

Flat Swing - 2 seat
Overhead Glider
Junior Multi-Unit with Slide
See Saw
Stepping Stones

Northern Parkland is a large area of grassed open space located to the north of St Michaels Mead. It has two enclosed children's play areas, goals for informal kickabouts and pathways linking it to Bishops Park open space.

Play Area Features
Play Area one is designed for Older Children and has the following features

Freerider Swing Unit
Teenage Shelter... Read more