Musbury Allotment and Playground

A modest nature reserve just outside Seaton with a playground attached - the sort of place that works brilliantly if you're staying nearby and the weather's decent, less so if you've driven out of your way specially. The allotment side is straightforward community gardening, nothing fancy, but the playground gives it a dual purpose that makes it genuinely useful for families with young kids.

The reserve itself is quiet. You get woodland paths, a bit of wildlife spotting potential, and enough green space to let children run about without the manicured feel of a typical park. It's the kind of place where you might see a few birds, find some insects if you're that way inclined, and generally decompress for an hour or so. The playground is basic but adequate - swings, slides, climbing frames. Nothing that'll keep a bored teenager entertained, but five to tens will get a solid 45 minutes out of it.

Worth knowing: this works best as a half-morning activity when you're based at Seadown Holiday Park or Newlands Holiday Park nearby. Combine it with a walk into Seaton itself or a visit to nearby attractions and you've got a solid morning sorted. It's free, which helps, though facilities are minimal so come prepared. Go when it's not raining - the paths get a bit muddy and much of the charm evaporates in drizzle. Honestly, it's a solid local spot rather than a destination in itself, but that's entirely fine.