The Level Playground

The Level Playground in Brighton sounds like a proper all-ages outdoor play spot rather than a token bit of kit in a park. Reviews mention lots of different swings, slides, climbing frames, a sandpit, water fountains and even a musical/sounds area, so there’s more here than the usual one-slide-and-a-bench setup. Parents seem to like the sheer range of equipment, especially for mixed ages. It gets praise as one of the best playgrounds in central Brighton, with enough going on to keep toddlers, primary-school children and even older kids occupied. The nearby skate park also gives tweens something extra to watch or do. The downsides are annoyingly familiar: no public toilets mentioned, and one reviewer had a rough time with skateboarders cutting through the children’s area. So yes, it’s free and fun, but not exactly a sit-back-and-relax sort of outing unless you’re prepared for a bit of chaos.