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Swanley Park

πŸ“ Swanley, Greater London

β˜…4.5(2,814 Google reviews)πŸ’°FreeπŸ‘ΆAll ages

60-acre family park in Swanley featuring mini steam trains, The Barnyard indoor soft play, splash pools, water play areas, swan boats on the lake, sand play, zip wires, and birthday party facilities.

βœ“ Mini steam trainsβœ“ Swan boatsβœ“ Splash poolβœ“ Autism-friendlyβœ“ Well-maintained grounds
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by zhongzhong yu

Such a beautiful little park! Parking costs Β£4.50 per day. After parking, you need to take a small mini train to enter the main area of the park β€” it's quite charming. You can also choose to walk in. The train ride costs Β£2 per person. There's a swan boat activity on the lake β€” I forgot the exact price, but it wasn’t expensive. For two adults and three children, it was Β£12.50. The park also has a play pool, inflatable bouncers (including a water bouncer), a small sand area, and wide open grassy fields β€” perfect for a picnic. It’s very suitable for a relaxing family day out. Highly recommended!

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children aged 2–10 who want a high-variety outdoor day in well-maintained surroundings. The water play area is the standout β€” pack swimwear and towels. Particularly well-suited for families with children who have sensory needs, with staff praised for their warmth and adaptability.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Bring swimwear and towels β€” the splash pool and water play area are major draws
⏰Walking into the park is free β€” the mini train is a separately ticketed ride
🎟️Swan boat hire on the lake accommodates a family group β€” check current session lengths on arrival
πŸš—Birthday party enquiries are handled directly by venue staff β€” contact early as dates fill quickly

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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2,814 Google reviews

Water play and splash pool35%
Well-maintained and clean grounds30%
Mini train and swan boats20%
Inclusive and friendly staff15%
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zhongzhong yu

8 months ago

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β€œSuch a beautiful little park! Parking costs Β£4.50 per day. After parking, you need to take a small mini train to enter the main area of the park β€” it's quite charming. You can also choose to walk in. The train ride costs Β£2 per person. There's a swan boat activity on the lake β€” I forgot the exact price, but it wasn’t expensive. For two adults and three children, it was Β£12.50. The park also has a play pool, inflatable bouncers (including a water bouncer), a small sand area, and wide open grassy fields β€” perfect for a picnic. It’s very suitable for a relaxing family day out. Highly recommended!”

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Jessica Defreitas

a month ago

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β€œLily was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. She was incredibly responsive to emails and so helpful with all the details while we were planning the party. When we arrived, she went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. She took care of every detail, and the kids had an absolutely amazing time. Everything was perfectly organized, and we truly had a brilliant experience. Lily made the day feel extra special, and we couldn’t have asked for more. We thoroughly enjoyed the party and would highly recommend it.”

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Angela Burrows

7 months ago

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β€œWas at Brands Hatch for the for 5 days whilst my daughter /son in law where working. Came to the park with my just 3 year old Granddaughter. What a fantastic park, activities are perfect, little steam trains what a bonus. she loved the sand pit and the playing on the rides in the cafe. The cafe food is value for money and staff well done nothing was too much trouble on a busy July day! Then to top it off we went into the splash park the excitement on those kids faces. Fantastic Park great day out highly recommended”

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Anam Ahsan

7 months ago

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β€œMy son is autistic and he always love to visit Swanley, the swan boats, food , rides and speacialy water play area are the best to enjoy and spend your day. Very clean , friendly environment, staff always very warm, and kind. The best place to visit always. Thankyou so much Swanley for making this beautiful place my son will always love to visit. β™₯οΈπŸ˜‡β€

Reviews from Google

Overview

Swanley Park's headline draws are its mini train circuit, swan boat hire on the lake, and splash pool water play area. The Barnyard soft play centre handles indoor time. Sand pits, climbing frames, and zip wires fill out the outdoor offer. Staff are repeatedly singled out in reviews for going above and beyond, including for families with autistic children. Paid parking applies, and the mini train is a separate ticketed attraction. Birthday party bookings are managed by venue staff.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday11:00 – 17:00
Tuesday11:00 – 17:00
Wednesday11:00 – 17:00
Thursday11:00 – 17:00
Friday11:00 – 17:00
Saturday11:00 – 17:00
Sunday11:00 – 17:00

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