A town-centre play and fresh-air pause / DORKING

Meadowbank Recreation Ground

Keep Meadowbank in mind when a town day needs some outdoor space. Its playground and recreation areas make it a useful companion to a short museum visit, without turning the afternoon into a drive into the hills. Use it for a modest play break or an unhurried pause rather than promising every sporting facility as part of a free visit.

Before you go

The outdoor playground and park are separate from paid soft play, football fixtures and other bookable activities nearby. Check the right operator if one of those is your main reason for coming.

The practical details

Where to find it: Central Dorking; entrances from Mill Lane, Ashcombe Road, London Road and Fairfield Drive
Directions and arrival information ↗
Tickets and booking: Ordinary park and outdoor playground access is free. Parking, soft play, refreshments and organised sport may cost extra or require booking.
Access and getting around: Choose an entrance and route that suit your group. Check current paths, play equipment and facility access with the council; individual sporting venues have their own arrangements.
Official access information ↗
Visiting with children: A practical option for children who need a break after indoor time. Supervise around play equipment and the shared recreation areas, using the age guidance on site.

Practical information checked 15 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.

Make it part of your day

Allow 30–90 minutes for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.

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