Nature Play & Fairy Tree - Golden Square Bicentennial Park, Burnley

A gorgeous nature themed playground with its very own fairy garden and cafe right across the road almost sounds too good to be true. But Golden Square Bicentennial Park in Burnley has had a makeover that’s made all of those things a reality.

The equipment is geared more towards younger kids with two small play structures connected by a rope bridge at the centre of the space.

An in-ground trampoline, cubby, climbing frame and hopscotch round out the playgrounds offering which is also home to some of the most curious and personality filled characters found in the form of rock creatures. Mamma and the three year old also enjoyed hunting the playground for glorious little bug motifs that are dotted around the space.

But what Mamma loves the most is that the playground revamp has kept the gorgeous fairy tree that has called the park home for years. With its very own fairy door, chimney and mailbox - this community art piece is whimsy at its finest.

There is also a great deal of green space, seating, tree shade, a public bbq and Seratonin across the road. The cafe has changed ownership since its heyday but remains vegan. And with a kids corner and hot coffee on offer, it’s a great option for parents that require a little caffeination before or after the playground.