When you have children, filling up the summer holidays can be quite a challenge and while it is a great opportunity to spend lots of time your kids, it can also be a time of empty days when you’re wondering what on earth you are going to do with them. One of the best attractions that you can take your child to in the East Midlands is Markeaton Park.
This is a park that is particular popular with younger children and it boasts a wide range of outdoor activities and is conveniently located within the city of Derby. The park is spectacularly beautiful from the moment you arrive and the walk from the car park to the main part is even enjoyable. You will walk over a bridge that spans a lake filled with ducks and once you’re inside the park you will find plenty of excellent attractions to appeal to children.
There is a mini kart track, donkey rides, crazy golf and bouncy castles on offer. Tickets are dispensed from a central kiosk in the park and these can then be used on the various attractions. If you are coming in the height of the summer then this kiosk will sometimes have extensive queues so it can be a good idea to buy all the tickets you will need in one go.
At the other end of the park will find play areas with all of the classic activities such as slides, swings and roundabouts. There is a special area for children aged under eight and there are picnic tables nearby. Most parents enjoy this as it provides them an opportunity to sit down and relax while they can still keep a close eye on the children in the playground.
These picnic benches also provide a great place for you to enjoy a more leisurely lunch while your children go to play. There is another play area for older children including activities that should appeal to them more, such as a climbing frame.
Taking a picnic to enjoy in the park on a summers day can be one of the highlights, especially for an adult who is tired from taking their children around all of the activities. If you don’t bring a picnic there is also the option of eating in the Orangery Cafe which has a wide selection of snacks including such things as chips and pasties. There are also refreshing drinks and ice cream that are perfect if you are visiting on a hot day.
There is a small lake inside the park that can be an ideal location to allow your children to feed the ducks. There is a paddling pool for the children to play in which provides the perfect opportunity to cool off. As well as the centrally located Cafe, there are plenty of kiosks around the park selling ice cream which is very popular in the hotter months. The park is free to enter and the cost of car parking is very low, at less than £3 for 8 hours
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