Menu
In search of the best free things to do in Coventry? Introducing Hermit's Hollow, Coombe Abbey's brand-new play park in Coventry. Full of adventure, your children can freely explore the Hermit's talking tube, clamber high amongst treetops on the Canopy Spire or whizz back to the ground on the spiralling tube.
10am - 4pm
Free for all visitors to enjoy.
Parking is available in Coombe Abbey Park Car Park, you can find prices here. Disabled parking is also available next to The Avenue at Coombe.
Please note, dogs are not allowed.
Hermit's Hollow play park in Coventry is conveniently located near Go Ape. Your children can jump from one fun activity to the next when heading over to Hermit's Hollow.
"We found it completely enough to keep the children busy (and all us adults too). The person working today was wonderful - helpful, polite and went out of their way to be helpful...."
"We love coming to Coombe Abbey, it is for sure one of our favourite outdoor places in the area. Our kids love to scooter here, all of the pathways are flat & accessible. In good weather, there are plenty of open spaces to sit on a blanket to have a picnic etc. Definitely recommend to anyone 👍🏻"
"The picturesque scenes are amazing! Everywhere is well maintained. The staff in the Info centre was helpful and I like the Discovery Centre as well, as it shows what to expect and it’s interactive. The children enjoyed the Climbing Forest especially. We had a wonderful day out! I highly recommend it!"
Hermit’s Hollow is a free adventure park in Coventry at Coombe Abbey Park, featuring exciting play structures with bridges, walkways, ramps, and tunnels for visitors to explore.
Hermit's Hollow offers exciting play structures designed for children of every age. Toddlers have their own dedicated mini-adventure area to explore safely, whilst older children can tackle the more challenging climbing frames, bridges, walkways, ramps and tunnels. With plenty of space for running, climbing and imaginative play, this free park in Coventry keeps little ones entertained for hours.
Hermits Hollow is based on a notable period of Coombe’s nearly 900-year history, when it was the residence of Princess Elizabeth, daughter of King James I, in the early 1600s.
During her time there, the princess was gifted an ‘island’ within the grounds where she ordered the creation of a cottage for a widow and her children, where fowls would be kept, and it was given the appearance of a type of building known as a hermitage.
We hope that, as one of the best free things to do in Coventry, Hermit’s Hollow will help to stir the imagination of children as well as offer plenty of ways to slide, climb and run around!
Hermit's Hollow is located within Coombe Abbey Park in Coventry, making it easy to combine multiple family activities into one brilliant day out. The adventure playground sits conveniently close to Go Ape, where older children and adults can experience thrilling treetop challenges. Afterwards, refuel at the Café in the Park or treat the family to desserts at The Sundae Club, both just a short stroll away at The Avenue at Coombe. With 500 acres of beautiful parkland to explore, scenic walking trails, and the historic Coombe Abbey Hotel nearby, there's no shortage of things to see and do.
