Beale Park, Near Reading Berkshire

This week I have been out and about as I've had some annual leave so had the perfect opportunity to catch up with some uni friends and their little one.

We decided to visit Beale Park as it was kind of a halfway point for all of us and their was enough to entertain a 1 year old also.

As I am the worst blogger ever I didn't take any photos myself which I really need to get better at.  So I will insert some photos within the blog that I will find.

What's there?

• outdoor play areas
• little tikes play area for younger children
• train ride
• the gardens
• animals
• small pool

We had a leisurely stroll around looking at the gardens and animals before stopping for a very extended picnic lunch.

I thought the outdoor play areas for the little ones were really good although my friend did comment that they had gotten really hot (plastic equipment) as it was a sunny day and there was no shade covering.  We didn't use the pool but it was definitely warm enough for older children so if your going on a warm day take some swimwear for your little ones.

There was a variety of animals including squirrel monkeys, peacock, meerkats and tortoises however we expected to seem some more.  They have the space at Beale Park for more animals so maybe that's what I would to see more of.

Eating facilities

We decided to take our own picnic food as it was going to be a gorgeous day and plenty of space outside to do this.  There is a restaurant at the park if you don't want to take your own though.  Later in the afternoon we went in to get an ice cream and they had a few varietys to choose from.  Side note there was a minimum card payment of £10 unless you pay 45p.

Value for money

£10 for adults and under 2s free so I think that's not too bad.  As a family you can definitely make a day out of it and you get a free train ride with the price of your ticket.

This I definitely would say is a good weather day venue as there is not a lot to do inside so save it for then. You can then get the most of your day out.  This is quite a short blog hope you have found it useful.

Useful info
http://www.bealepark.org.uk/