Discover your wild side at Four Oaks

Children playing on Four Oaks, a natural play area at Knightshayes

Four oaks was created when Knightshayes wanted to give new life into four fallen trees, which were the victim of some of the worst storm damage the National Trust estate had seen since 1987. The play area, which includes a tree house and tunnels bored into the trunks hopes to get kids exploring nature, investigating roots and climbing the fallen limbs of the trees.

The play area gives kids the chance to tick off another of the 50 Things, No.1: Climb a tree, or make the most of the stunning parkland around Four Oaks and play conkers (No.10), make a trail with sticks (No.12) or make a mud pie (No.13).
For more 50 Things ideas, head to the 50 Things site.

A child explores a hollow log at Dunham Massey, Cheshire

50 things to do before you're 11¾

Get up close and personal with nature this autumn by trying '50 things to do before you're 11¾'. Whether its making friends with a bug or rolling down a big hill, there's loads to do with your family and friends.

The play area sits at the bottom of the drive in the parkland, so is free to access for everyone. There's a car park right next to the play area, with free parking for members.

Making a day of it?
The why not pick up one of our seasonal free activity trails and head off around the woodland garden. Just ask at Visitor Reception if you'd like to have a go.

February families frolics at Knightshayes