The children's play area at Lydiard Park is one of Swindon's favourite family destinations. With colourful, state-of-the-art play and climbing equipment suitable for children of all ages, there's lots of fun to be had climbing, swinging and sliding. Explore the Triaction Special - a huge climbing frame with masses of slides and poles to go down and climb the Giant Octonet with its intricate maze of rope ladders. We have now installed new sensory panels to add a different experience for all children using the play area. These include a woodland finger maze, ladder rattle and rain wheel. There is also a dedicated play area for toddlers, with special equipment to enjoy swinging, climbing and sliding.

The play area is located next to the visitor centre cafe and loos. It is open daily - entry and parking is free. No dogs are allowed in.

This new play area comes with the backing of the children who use Lydiard Park.  During summer 2004, over 200 children of all ages gave the project team feedback on their preference for the types of equipment they wanted to see in their new play ground.  

The childrens play area was created as part of the  £5 million Lydiard Park Project, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, to restore historic garden features and upgrade visitor amenities.