1 / 3Hainault Forest
📍 Lambourne, Greater London
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Ancient woodland country park on London's outskirts with Foxburrow Farm, adventure playground, boat hire, weekend Thomas train rides, and the 1856 Cafe. Pram-friendly paths throughout.
🏆 Funzaroo Verdict
Best for families with children aged 2 to 10 who want a full outdoor day combining nature, animals, and active play without heavy spending. The free farm and playground anchor the visit, with the woodland walks and lake providing scope for longer exploration. Weekend visits add the train rides.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Ms Chhetri
9 months ago
“Hainault Forest Country Park is such a peaceful little escape from the city. Beautiful woodland walks, open green spaces, and fresh air that instantly makes you feel calmer. Perfect for families - there’s plenty of space for kids to run around, spot animals, and enjoy nature safely. The paths are great for prams, the views change with the seasons, and it never feels too crowded. Whether it’s a slow walk, a picnic, or just letting the kids explore, it’s a lovely place to spend a few hours and reset. Highly recommend for anyone nearby 🌳 Fantastic place for families. The farm is free with donations welcome, and the train rides at weekends are a big hit with kids. There’s so much to do, plenty of space to explore, and children absolutely love it. Parking is easy and paid via the RingGo app. A great day out that doesn’t cost much and keeps the kids happy - highly recommend!”
Natalia Streltsova
9 months ago
“Amazing place for families - new playground with kids train, free entrance farms with well cared animals, lovely café with proper freshly cooked food. Also good for walks and has big lake with stunning views from the top of the hill.”
Ozzie
8 months ago
“Lovely little place to have a nice walk and tire out the kids during the holidays and weekends”
📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews
Based on Google review tagsFarm
155 reviews
Zoo
125 reviews
Lake
102 reviews
Forest walks
33 reviews
Boating lake
31 reviews
Overview
Hainault Forest covers 167 hectares of ancient woodland with a dedicated outdoor adventure playground, Foxburrow Farm with free entry, lakes with boat hire, and educational bushcraft programmes. Weekend Thomas train rides are a recurring highlight for younger children. The 1856 Cafe serves freshly cooked food on-site. Parking requires the RingGo app for payment.
