Himley Woodland Play Area
We’re thrilled to announce that our new woodland children’s play area at Himley Hall and Park is now open!
Located near the former tennis courts and pavilion at the rear lefthand side of the hall, this immersive, natural-themed play area has lots of fun features for children and young people to enjoy.
Kids will be able to climb up a large wooden play tower and zoom down the spiral slide, spin around on rotating carousels, bounce on seesaws and rocking horses, and whizz down the zip line. There is also smaller equipment for toddlers to use.
In keeping with its leafy surroundings, this woodland play area is constructed using mostly timber with a mix of grassland, a loose mulch surface, and natural wood chip paths separating the various pieces of play equipment. It also echoes the history and architecture of Himley Hall through its play structures.
The play area is a perfect place for games and problem solving, making new friends, getting outdoors and experiencing the natural surroundings of Himley Park!
The installation of the play area follows a successful public consultation in 2021 and planning permission from South Staffordshire Council, whose boundaries cover the park.
Visitors to the park are welcome between 7.30am and dusk. Admission to the play area is free, but car parking charges apply.
Families visiting this summer will not only have the pleasure of the new play area, but the popular dinosaur and princess and pirate themed trails will return from Monday 22 July.
There’s also the fairy 50 activity where children follow coordinates on a map in the search for 50 hidden fairy doors. This activity is available all year round.
Activity sheets for the activities will be available from the coffee lounge in the main hall.
The coffee lounge is open every day from 9.30am to 4pm and offers a range of refreshments, including hot and cold drinks, light lunches, and sweet treats.