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Mums and kids in Epsom and Ewell
Outdoor activities
If your children are adventurous and enjoy the outdoor life Epsom and its
surroundings have a lot to offer your family. Being on the edge of the Green
Belt Epsom has plenty of open space in which the children can let off steam
and families can enjoy walks or cycle rides.
The largest open space is Epsom Downs, famous for its race course - kite
flying is a favourite amongst youngsters and adults alike, there are walks
to explore, wildlife to see, model aeroplanes to watch and horses to admire
(you need to keep off the horse tracks, for safety). There is a kiosk for
ice creams and teas and on certain days of the year a funfair can be found.
There are also several pub revues offering refreshment.
Epsom Common also has a lot to offer families living in, or visiting, Epsom.
There are miles of walks and bridle ways, plenty of wildlife including frogs,
herons and deer, and two ponds, one of which can be fished if you apply
for a permit. Children can use their imaginations and can be Amazon explorers,
pirates or dinosaurs among the trees.
Horton Country Park has trails to follow and even orienteering maps for
the more adventurous amongst us. The paths are easy to cycle along and free
of traffic which makes it safe and definitely more relaxing for parents.
There are leaflets available at the ranger's hut on walks to follow and
it is fascinating to learn some of the history of the area, for example,
did you know that Butcher's Grove, a wood on the Circular Walk in the park,
dates from the Middle Ages and is so named because it contains an area of
Hornbeam coppice which provided the only wood that was used for Butchers'
chopping boards?
The Chessington Countryside Walk is a five mile circular walk through Horton
Country Park, Green Lane (Chessington), Chessington Wood, Ashtead Common
and Epsom Common.
Another walk for those with any energy left is along the Hogsmill river.
With the help of The Hogsmill leaflet you can explore the history and meadow
landscape along this green corridor. There is something for everyone to
enjoy.
Epsom and Ewell also boast several parks, some with ponds such as Rosebery
Park and Ewell Court , others with sports facilities such as basket ball,
tennis , football e.g. Court Recreation Ground and Alexandra Park, and even
a mini golf course( if you bring your own putter and balls - at Alexandra
Park). If you want a tranquil spot without cycles or dogs(at least that
is the theory) try Elizabeth Welchman Gardens, off Downs Road. There is
no play equipment but is ideal for picnics and using up excess energy.
There is so much to do outdoors in the Borough this can only offer you and
your children a taster - get out there and make the most of what's on your
doorstep.
Other activities
This page is just a start. We are hoping to add details of: pre-school facilities
such as playgroups, ballet lessons, Tumble Tots, holiday activities for
school age children, play schemes, camps, also regular activities such as
cubs and scouts, brownies and guides, and leisure activities. We would like
to include information for children with special needs also. If you can
help, please send us an Email
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