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A quiet edition: a guide to where to take a toddler in Harpenden, Southdown and Batford, and an update on the new restaurant on Grove Road.
The big story
Playgrounds for under-fives: start at Porters Hill Park, not the big names
Porters Hill Park in Batford, off Pickford Hill, has both a natural play area and a toddler area, according to Harpenden Town Council. It is open at all times and has free parking for about four or five cars. Oakley Road in Southdown is the smaller, fenced alternative with toddler rockers, and the Town Council acquired it in 2022. Woodend Play Area on Carpenders Close is for ages 0–12, with on-road parking only. The best-known park is not automatically the best fit for the very young. READ →
Follow-ups
Sarakh on Grove Road gets a top food hygiene rating
The restaurant at 2 Grove Road, which we reported registering in September, was rated 5 for food hygiene on 5 October. That is the top score, awarded by St Albans City. READ →