National Trust has opened Old Lodge play area at Dyrham Park after a revamp, just in time for the school holidays. The popular family spot, which sits in the middle of 270 acres of parkland, has been closed since the start of the pandemic and now boasts brand new equipment, a cafe, ice cream kiosk and toilets.
Parents can now take their children to explore stepping logs, play kitchens, balance beams, a log tunnel and hoopla board, as well as a mixture of garden games, perfect for summer days out. What's more, the much-loved full-sized blue and red tractors are still in their place.
National Trust says that this is just the first phase of play equipment, with a second due in the autumn. Meanwhile, the cafe and kiosk have been created in restored historic farm buildings and retain a rustic feel while including some eye-catching design features, such as copper cladding around the cafe serving counter and refectory seating.
