Parks and outdoor spaces
Visiting a local park, nature reserve or woodland is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the sights and surroundings that we are lucky to have on our doorsteps.
Search your local area
Search our directory to explore all the parks and open spaces available in Buckinghamshire and surrounding.
Parks and playgrounds
Parks and playgrounds are perfect for a family day out, and the county has so many to choose from. Some great choices include:
Once the top-secret home of the World War Two Codebreakers, Bletchley Park has lots of things to see and do for families and young visitors.
Black Park Country Park has family friendly attractions such as the adventure playground and Go Ape, perfect for all age groups.
The Rye and Holywell Mead is close to the River Wye and has a children’s playground, football pitches and fishing.
Spend the day with your family at Waddesdon Manor relaxing in the gardens or exploring the woodland playground.
Take a look at Buckinghamshire's Country Parks and what's on, which includes events to inspire children to get outside.
Woodlands and nature reserves
Woodlands and nature reserves can provide endless opportunities of family fun.
The Woodland Trust's things to do in the woods has lots of activity ideas such as foraging and identifying wildlife.
Some great choices to visit include:
Situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Chilterns, Wendover Woods is home to stunning trails, Go Ape and picturesque views.
Coombe Hill is designated an SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) for its chalk grassland and acid heathland. It's home to over 30 species of wildflower and 28 species of butterfly.
You get extensive views over the Aylesbury Vale and the view point is marked with a monument dedicated to the men from Buckinghamshire who gave their lives in the Boer War.
Burnham Beeches and Stoke Common is surrounded by beautiful woodlands. You can choose from 3 self-guided trails including history, geology and sensory.
The park is a National Nature Reserve, home to over 60 rare or endangered species.
National Trust
Take a look at The National Trust's special places to visit in and around Buckinghamshire including woodlands, gardens, parks and houses.
Merlin Bird ID
Identify the birds you see or hear with the Merlin Bird ID app.
Love Exploring app
The Love Exploring app provides a range of discovery games and guided tours that are fun to do and free to use.