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Play, a picnic and a riverside pause / MARLOW
Higginson Park, Marlow
Make Higginson Park the breathing space in a Marlow day. The lawns, flowerbeds and Thames setting give you somewhere to pause after the centre, while the play area makes a useful main stop for families. Choose a bench, a short wander or time to play rather than treating the park as the start of a compulsory long river walk.
Before you go
Keep children close beside the river and check temporary event arrangements. The leisure centre, boat trips and other activities nearby have their own charges and schedules.
The practical details
- Where to find it
- Pound Lane and the Thames, central Marlow
Directions and arrival information ↗ - Tickets and booking
- Ordinary park access is free. Parking, leisure-centre sessions, boat hire and organised events are separate. Check current facility hours instead of assuming toilets or cafés are always open.
- Access and getting around
- The council lists inclusive play equipment including a wheelchair-accessible roundabout and communication board. Use its park map to plan the entrance and facilities; individual play equipment and riverside paths need their own assessment.
Official access information ↗ - Visiting with children
- The large play area and space for a picnic make a practical family base. Use age-appropriate equipment and bring what you need for a riverside outing; water access is not fenced everywhere.
Practical information checked 15 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.
Make it part of your day
Allow 1–2 hours 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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