Family-friendly parks

A story at the gnome tree

Outdoor play · Language & stories

Look for the big tree in Bos van Krantz where the gnomes have their spot. Imagine who might live among its roots. Figurines were damaged in October 2026. The number there now is unconfirmed.

Admission to the park and woodland is free.

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Look for candlesnuff fungus

Autumn · Nature & experiments

Look at dead wood from the path. The ranger suggests looking for candlesnuff fungus on fallen branches and stumps of broadleaf trees. Can you see a tiny antler shape? Draw it and count the branches.

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Walk through Warmond’s estates

Outdoor play · Maths & patterns

Choose the short 3 km loop or the full 8 km route. For the short loop, follow junctions 40, 36, 37, 39 and 40. Let the children take turns finding the next number.

SourcesGeschiedenis van Zuid-Holland ↗

The gnome trail

Outdoor play · Language & stories

2.5 km · ages 3 to 8. Follow the green posts marked K and look for the gnomes together.

Walking the trail is free. The optional activity folder costs €3 per group to hire.

Sourcesnatuurcentrumdemaashorst.nl ↗

Animal trail

Outdoor play · Nature & experiments

3 km. Follow the wheelchair-accessible trail past ten low panels about the animals that live here.

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Seasonal walk

Autumn · Nature & experiments

For ages around 6 to 10. Pick up the autumn folder at the nature centre and try its seasonal activities along the way.

Seasonal folder hire: €5 per group.

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The story of Docus the badger

Outdoor play · Language & stories

About 1.5 km on a paved trail. Turn the red ball to hear the story and look for Docus’s friends along the way.

Free walk

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Find the gnomes at De Roost

Start on Steengraaf at the entrance to the event grounds. Look for gnomes along the path together. Choose one and imagine what it will do in the woods today.

Sourceserpsekrant.nl ↗

Meet gnomes and farm animals

Explore the gnome forest and maze, then visit the animals at the petting farm.

Free admission

Sourcesmek-oosterhout.nl ↗

King Kyrië adventure trail

Walk about 2.5 km through Koebosch, with games about nature and Kyrië, king of the gnomes.

Free walk

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Follow the gnomes

Follow the blue and yellow gnomes for 1.5 km. Look for a maze and a stretch of sand. Steps make the route difficult with a pushchair.

Free walk

Sourceskasterlee.be ↗

Story walk

For ages 3–7. Join the storyteller for a two-hour walk. Book at least 48 hours ahead.

€5 per child, plus a €0.25 transaction fee. Adults join free.

Sourceskasterlee.be ↗

De Grote Kabouterverhuis

Discover the story of Kabouterberg with a tablet. For ages 3–7. Book at least two days ahead.

€10 per tablet

Sourceskasterlee.be ↗

Play around the castle moat

Climb across bridges, play with water and invent a knight’s tale in the witches’ circle.

Free access from sunrise to sunset.

Sourcesstaatsbosbeheer.nl ↗

Climb along the water

Find a play structure by the woods and follow the course along the water.

Suggested donation of €1.50 per visitor.

Sourcesbelevenissenbos.nl ↗

Building in the play forest

Build a den or pump water into the stream. There is a separate play area for children under four.

€1.50 from age two. Children with OERRR membership play free.

Sourcesnatuurmonumenten.nl ↗

Visit the gnome village

Explore the gnome village and fairy-tale forest. The park opens seasonally. Check its calendar before you go.

Tickets required from age two. Children under two enter free.

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