The Lower Leas Coastal Park

"The first bit of the Lower Lees Coastal Park we come across are a series of paths leading through pine tree shaded, grassy areas that are perfect for picnics and BBQs (which people seem to do even though plenty of signs forbid them). Most of the grocery stores between the trains station and the beach sell disposable BBQs if you fancy joining in. Next up is the adventure playground area which provides plenty entertainment for the tiny, the small and the big kids. Look out for a pirate ship climbing frame sunken into a sea of sand, a sand box with diggers and one with sieves and other sand manipulation tools, and at the centre of it all, a large scale climbing structure with high towers, zip lines and long spiral slides. Next to the toilet building at the western end of the playground is a path that leads down to the Mermaid cafe (check out the local ice cream but I would stay away from the pretty mediocre food) and beach."