Brinton Park Splash Pad

The splash pad at Brinton Park in Bewdley is a straightforward bit of summer fun - no pretension, just water jets and shallow pools designed to keep kids cool on hot days. It's the sort of place you'd pop to for an hour or so rather than build an afternoon around, though families camping nearby at Pinewood Retreat Glamping or Blackstone Meadow will find it convenient enough.

The setup is fairly basic: water features that spray and splash, shallow enough for toddlers to wade through safely. On a proper scorcher it does the job brilliantly. On a drizzly Tuesday in June, you might feel it's a bit underwhelming. There's no shade to speak of, so bring a hat and sunscreen if the weather's anything like decent.

For younger children - say under seven - it's worth the walk from town. Older kids might find it a touch tame after twenty minutes unless they're genuinely desperate to cool off. You won't need more than an hour here, realistically. Free admission is likely, though I'd check locally before making the trip, as opening hours aren't published and they may have seasonal restrictions.

It works best as part of a wider day out in Bewdley rather than a destination in itself. Couple it with a walk along the Severn or a visit into town proper, and you've got a decent half-day. If you're based at one of the nearby caravan parks - Wolverley or Hopleys Family Camping are both within easy reach - it's a handy five-minute diversion on the way back to site.