Checkendon Park 

Checkendon park is really easy to get to from Didcot. It's off the A4074 as you drive towards Reading. Follow the sign for the Highwayman Inn, which is on your left hand side, staying on the same side. You'll see the 'Four Horse Shoes' on your right (it has just closed down), then the church a bit further down on your left. Continuing, you'll see a village hall on your left - where you can park. You'll see a sign for 'preschool' but this is the correct car park. Directly opposite is the village cricket green. There are swings here.

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

The park next to the green and is enclosed well. It looks like a giant castle on top of a mound. My children loved it here and we spent a good 2 hours here - despite it being soggy. 

I would say this park is probably not suitable for very small children/ those who are prone to doing unexpected things, as there are a few ladders/ ramparts to fall down!

There is a post office/ convenience store. Just follow the road further down and turn right - it is signposted. You can buy locally sourced meat here, and I noticed some was gluten free. I bought some locally made curry sauce, made by a lady in Moulsford. The Indian shop owner -  who was extremely friendly - said he uses it himself. They also do tea/coffee and there is space to sit outside. 

The owner of the post office allows children to use their w/c. 

There is a village school here, too. 

Checkendon is a nice place, and we'll definitely be going again. 

Nearby parks

Ipsden, Gallowstree Common, Woodcote, South Stoke.

Other things:

This wall painting, from the church, dates from 1350 and dated from the detail on the horse's harness. The 12 Apostles surrounding the altar had been touched up by the Victorians, by this picture escaped harm because the organ was standing in from of it. It is extremely well preserved, even if fragmented.