Recommended by Kimberley Collings with children ages 4 and 2 on Wed Mar 31 2021

I just LOVE it here - it is so picturesque and calming ( despite the kiddies squeeling at the fairy door trail ). It has so many little fun routes and ways round - plenty of space so you never feel on top of other families. The small sandy play park is really sweet - shame the bigger one has been out of bounds for so long but assume this will get fixed up for the summer months. Plenty of food/ drink options on site although a little on the pricey side so choose wisely . Alternatively there are loads of different areas to take a picnic.

Recommended by Sadé with children age 3 on Tue Jul 07 2020

Absolutely lovely place to explore and get lost in. My daughter and I loved our time here. This is now our new favourite place!

Recommended by Susie with children ages 6 and 1.5 on Sun Jul 05 2020

We recently went to Rushmere post lockdown and had a lovely lovely day. They have a one way system in place which makes distancing quite easy, as well as the fact it wasn’t packed on the day. When you stop to look at the fairie doors Or climb the trees it’s inevitable that there is a bit of a traffic jam with other kids and families but I think most people are using their common sense. We spent an hour or more at the kids beginners pump track and it was brilliant. My six year old really let off some steam and it was just so nice to be outside and in the incredible forest. Watch out for bikes getting filthy though if you’re a bit precious about your boot. I do miss having my loaded jacket potato from their cafe but it was great to take a picnic. There are many areas to picnic there and plenty of space to maintain distance with others.

Recommended by Susie with children ages 3 and 1 on Tue Jun 20 2017

My two never fail to LOVE the fairy door trail at Rushmere, they think (as do I) that it is magical! We also have two dogs who rom about in the undergrowth like pigs in poo, they absolutely love it. As a family we have been sooo many times because its a great day out for all of us, you can take a buggy if you are happy to stay on the beaten track, or wellies and wet weather gear and go nuts in muddy puddles. The on site cafe is also great, serving yummy hot, homemade food, a really good selection, with a kids lunch box amongst other kids options. There is also Heron spotting a they nest in the tall trees which can be viewed from the balcony - a great place to enjoy a vino if they serve it, I can't remember. Plus the cafe outside is split into a dog friendly and non doggy area area also so you don't have to feel like you can't eat with your dogs around, or you can eat in comfort if dogs aren't your thing.

Recommended by Beth Doyle with children ages 6 and 3 on Wed Mar 29 2017

Woods. Fairy doors. Lots if walk options for energetic or little legs. Great trees to climb in, massive slide.in the woods the kids loved. Sculptures to find like a large metal spider. Nice cafe. Loads of parking.

Recommended by Penny with children age 4 on Thu Mar 31 2016

Great place to stay all day When the weather is good. Big open area for picnic/ball games Lots for the kids to looks out for, fairy doors in the trees, Giants chair, the wild things doors and you can build a den. Great for a muddy walk to! Small cafe and play park there. You need £2 cash for the barrier to leave the park.

Recommended by Tina with children age 3 on Tue Mar 29 2016

Fantastic place for children, lots of dog walkers too. The cafe is great (bit pricey but no more than anywhere else). There are fairy doors and wooden sculptures are lovely. It really is a lovely place to visit. There's a little park and play area too. Beautiful, peaceful and lots of fun!