Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell (Part I)

There are two parks in Brightwell. The first one can be found down Mackney lane. It can be reached by turning off the A4130 (the road out of Didcot towards Wallingford) into the Didcot Road. Continue following this road until you come to The Red Lion on your right and the turning to Mackney Lane is immediately to the left of the pub. A short drive takes you to the park which is on the left. There is plenty of parking.

Find this park on the google map I made for you. 

There is a large playing field and Scout Hut, and some football posts. There is a little stream along the edge. 

This is the climbing equipment. That it has a fireman's pole means that it's a winner in my son's eyes! 

There are also swings, for younger and older children, and a bigger slide:

We were at this park for about an hour. It was a lovely sunny day, but as you can see, there is not much opportunity to seek shade. 

The equipment, apart from the see-saw (which is a little big) is the perfect size for my two. 

If you fancy a drink or some snacks, there is a village shop  which stocks local Brightwell honey. I bought some and it's delicious. The shop is staffed by really helpful, lovely ladies. 

If you are interested in local history (as I am) you can buy local history research published by the Brightwell History Group.

St Agatha's Church has some nice stained glass windows, if you like that sort of thing: