Newman Collard Play Area

The play area near Petersfield won't win any design awards, but it does the job. A fairly standard setup with climbing frames, swings, and slides spread across open ground - the sort of place where kids burn off energy while parents grab five minutes' peace on a bench.

It's decent enough for families with young children staying at nearby Adhurst Yurts, though honestly you're not looking at more than an hour here before the novelty wears off. The equipment is safe and well-maintained, and there's enough space that it doesn't feel cramped even when busy.

The main appeal is proximity rather than wow factor. If you're based at one of the local holiday parks and need somewhere to let the kids loose for a bit, it serves that purpose perfectly well. It's free to use and there's no real restriction on hours - just turn up when you fancy it.

Parents doing a longer break in Hampshire will probably use this as a quick stop between other activities rather than a destination in itself. It's the sort of place you're grateful for when you need it, then think nothing of afterwards. Worth knowing about if you've got under-eights in tow, but don't plan your whole day around it.