8 things to do at Barnwell Country Park
Follow the nature trail
Follow the nature trail and discover a bit more about the park's wildlife.
Pop in to the visitor centre
Open daily and free to enter, the centre has a range of free activity sheets for the children as well as skulls, feely boxes and nature games.
Go on the zip line
The adventure playground in the woods is one of the best zip wires around.
Be a hobbit
Visit the toddlers' hobbit garden near the cafe.
Build a big sand sculpture
Take a bucket and spade, find 'the beach' on the edge of the Mill Lake and let your creativity loose in the sand.
Feed the ducks
Grab some corn from the visitor centre and make friends with a duck.
Join the nature tots
Education ranger led wildlife activities for pre-school children - see the events calendar for details.
Have tea and cake
Reward your efforts and take in the wonderful view from the Kingfisher Cafe's lake side deck. If you're lucky you may spot one of the park's kingfishers on patrol.
Last updated 26 June 2024