Woking Library

Woking Library is spacious, bright, colourful and packed with nooks and crannies where children can snuggle up in and disappear into their own world. 

Also on offer are a range of courses and sessions – have a look at their website for details.

Nearest Town: Woking
County: Surrey
Nearest Postcode: GU21 6EP

Opens: Daily except Sundays
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: There are cafes and restaurants near the library.
Facilities: There are accessible toilets but no public toilets.

How Long We Spent There: About an hour.
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There are several town centre car parks.
Cost of Parking: Various depending on where you park. 

Information Written: June 2018

Our visit to Woking Library in Woking is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

Nearest Town: Basingstoke
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: RG21 7LS

Opens: Everyday except Sunday
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: There are cafes and shops in town.
Facilities: Toilets and accessible toilets.

How Long We Spent There: 30 minutes
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There are several town centre car parks.
Cost of Parking: Costs vary depending on which town centre car park you use.

Information Written: March 2018

Our visit to Basingstoke Discovery Centre and library in Basingstoke is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

Sunninghill Library

It was easy to see why. The children’s section was bright and engaging with animal shaped chairs, 

low boxes full of picture books and bookshelves lit by ever-changing, multi-coloured lights.

This library might be small but it feels intimate and welcoming, almost like being at someone’s house, and the staff member we met was lovely and helpful.

The library is opposite St Michael’s CE Primary School and near a corner shop that sells ice creams and snacks. 

Nearest Town: Sunninghill, near Ascot
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: SL5 7AA

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: There is a small corner shop near the library and some cafes on the High Street. 
Facilities: None.

How Long We Spent There: 1 hour
Buggies: Buggy friendly.

Parking: We parked on School Road (SL5 7AA), a quiet road outside the library. There is a small car park at the end of School Road at the junction with Upper Village Road.
Cost of Parking: Free

Information Written: September 2017

Our visit to Sunninghill Library in Ascot is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

Chineham Library

Chineham Library is full of books and also activities for children. 

The Children’s Section

This welcoming area has little sofas, a small table and low boxes full of picture and board books that children can look through. 

The staff member we met was friendly and helpful and gave me some useful advice on choosing reading books.

When we visited the library was running various sessions like rhymetime and story telling parties, as well as book groups.

Great Binfield Copse Story Trail

We visited Chineham to quest along the Great Binfield Copse Story Trail. This is one of Hampshire County Council’s Story Trails and is called “Great Binfield, the Giant of Basingstoke“. 

Nearest Town: Basingstoke
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: RG24 8BQ

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Eat in one of the nearby cafes or bing a picnic and a blanket. 
Facilities: Cafe, ice creams, snacks, drinks, toilets. 

How Long We Spent There: About 30 minutes.
Buggies: Buggy friendly.

Parking: We parked near the library in Chineham Shopping Centre South car park. 
Cost of Parking: Free

Information Written: March 2017

Our visit to Chineham Library in Basingstoke is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.