The pretty UK park that’s perfect for a hot weekend with splash park, boating lake and miniature railway

Published on August 08, 2025 at 03:23 PM
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WITH the temperature set to rise this weekend, Swanley Park is a great place to both stay cool and keep the kids entertained.

The pretty park in Kent has plenty of family-friendly things to do during the hot weather and attractions start from just £1.

People on a flamingo-shaped paddle boat on a lake.
Swanley Park in Kent has lots of attractions like the boating lake
Two children playing on an inflatable water slide.
It has a child-friendly inflatable too

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Over the weekend, the most popular spot is likely to be the children’s splash park .

The splash pool is designed for children in mind, with a large splash area and fun water features like big fountains and tipping buckets.

Each child must be accompanied by an adult and it’s a £1 entry fee per person.

While the splash park does take walk-ins (for £1.50 per person), it’s advised to book ahead.

For anyone wanting to relax in the sunshine, you can even hire out a deck chair for £3.

Another addition to the water activities is The Plunge.

It’s an inflatable waterslide which is four metres high, kids can climb up and then slide down into the pool below.

For 10 minutes, it’s an entry fee of £2.50.

For more on the water activities, head to the boating lake .

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Girl playing in a soft play area.
Inside is a big soft play centre which is across three storeys
Family riding on a park train.
There’s a miniature railway around the park as well

There’s plenty to do, from renting out pedalos, kayaks and rowing boats – prices vary from £5 to £11.

Inside is the Barnyard which is a huge soft play area set across three floors with climbing frames , twisty slides, and a dedicated toddler area

Tickets for children are £6 each and the accompanying adult goes free.

There are some driving experiences for kids too, but don’t worry, it’s all around a track.

Kids can hop in and get behind the wheel of battery operated cars around the track – it’s well-equipped with safety bumpers.

A loop around the track costs just £2.

Swanley Park has its very own miniature railway too, and riders can join the train from either the New Barn Station or the platform Swanley Parkway.

The track circles the lower section of Swanley Park so it’s a great way to arrive and leave the site.

A single journey costs £1.50 per person, and a return is £2 – under threes go free.

In the park is also a play area with zip wires, roundabouts, swings, climbing wall, slides, and seesaws.

Pooches are welcome in Swanley Park as long as they’re on a lead, but they’re not permitted in some places, like the children’s play area and around the boat lake.

After all the running around, families can get a bite to eat at the Swanley Park Cafe.

It serves up hot meals like nuggets or burgers or fish fingers and chips for kids.

There are choices for adults too, as well as sandwiches, toasties along with coffee , soft drinks and a choice of smoothies.

Plus, check out the 10 best outdoor splash parks to take your kids to cool off this weekend – and some are even free .

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Splash pad at Swanley Park.
Swanley Park in Kent has lots of kid-friendly attractions from £1

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