The Hope and Anchor advertises itself as a family pub and it is. It is a friendly and cheap place with a playground. The day I visited it had a bouncy castle and there were lots of summer holiday explorers enjoying it. It can get a bit noisy with all of the children outside but this pub does what it says on the website. It is a great place to bring a family for a reasonably priced meal. I have been a few times for the Sunday Lunch. It is good enough and you can't complain for 2 for 10.
Even if you are on your own or fancy a quiet walk, you can use this pub as a base and set out exploring. Watermead Park is across the road (pedestrian friendly crossing) and you can use the canal side to go as far as you wish into the countryside.
This is a park full of, you've guessed it, water. Plenty of lakes and wildlife, especially ducks. I enjoyed walking here. There are plenty of friendly passers-by (runners, walkers, cyclists, canal boats). I even saw a Basset Hound and a friendly snail.
I also walked down the right hand side of the canal from the pub. Here are a couple of pics:
It was pretty much 'Far from the Madding Crowd'.
I recommend that you try the pub and surrounding areas. Again, a great place for a walk or a family outing.
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