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Gorebridge · Adventure
Vogrie Adventure Playground
At Vogrie, you can combine outdoor play with a picnic and a woodland walk near Gorebridge. The playground is being replaced this autumn, so check what will be open on your date before promising the children a playground visit.
- Best for
- Toddlers and primary-age children
- Parking
- £3 per visit; card only
- Weather
- Play and walks outside
- Visit length
- A couple of hours with play and a walk
Our family take
On a day when the play areas are available, you can let the children play, stop for lunch and add a short walk without moving the car. During the works, go for the park itself if your family would enjoy that. If the playground is the main reason to go, wait until it reopens.
- Playground works. From 12 October 2026, only the space net and toddler play area remain available. From 2 November, the whole playground closes. The rest of the park stays open.
- October evenings. Park gates close at 5.30pm from 5 October to 1 November 2026. Evening vehicle access is restricted to Pumpkin Forest event attendees.
The practical details
Plan your visit
- Cost
- Parking costs £3 per vehicle per visit, paid by card only. Food and separate activities cost extra.
- Getting there
- Use EH23 4NU for Vogrie Country Park on the B6372 between Gorebridge and Pathhead. There is Blue Badge parking, including signed spaces in the Woodland Carpark.
- Park access
- Gates normally open at 7.30am. Apart from the temporary October event arrangements above, closing is 8pm in April–May and September–October, 10pm in June–August and 6pm in November–March. Strong winds can close the park.
- Toilets and changing
- Park toilets with accessible facilities and baby changing are in the car park and beside the adventure playground, open during park hours. Vogrie House toilets follow café hours. During the works, use the car park facilities if the playground route is restricted.
Café or restaurantAccessible toiletsToiletsBaby changingPacked lunch spaceBlue Badge Parking
10 October 2026
Check park access and playground works (official)A little more detail
Make it work for your family
Playground works and reopening
The full playground closes from 2 November 2026. The Council expects the work to take around ten weeks, depending on the weather, and lists refurbishment continuing into January 2027. There is no confirmed reopening day to plan around yet.
The replacement is planned to include climbing towers, tunnels, rope play and slides for older children, plus a redesigned inclusive area for ages one to five. Accessible equipment and sensory features are planned too. These are future additions; wait for reopening information before relying on them for your child.
Playground upgrade and closure notice · Checked 2026-10-10
Buggies, walks and weather
Main paths are suitable for a buggy, but secondary paths can have steep slopes and uneven ground. Keep to a short main-path walk if little legs are tiring, and ask the park team about a suitable route if you need step-free access. Ponds and streams mean young children need close supervision.
The play and walking are outside. Bring waterproofs and shoes for wet ground, and keep the visit short if everyone is cold. A café break can help, but the park is a poor choice if your family needs a whole indoor afternoon. Dogs are welcome in the wider park but cannot enter the adventure or toddler play areas.
Lunch and other activities
Bring a picnic if you want to stop when the children need a break. Tree Top Café in Vogrie House serves food, drinks and a children’s menu, with takeaway available. Its soft play is a separate indoor activity; check the café’s current arrangements if you are counting on that as a rain backup.
The miniature railway and The Bubbling Toad are separate activities with their own dates and arrangements. Check the operator before promising a ride or potion session, especially outside the main season.
Arriving without a car
The park is not on a regular bus route. The Council lists a 1.9-mile walk from Pathhead and 2.8 miles from Gorebridge railway station. That adds a substantial walk before any play, so driving is usually the easier family plan. Check the 800 community bus timetable and route if you want an alternative to walking all the way.
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