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Carousel · All Ages
Hand-painted vintage carousel replica inspired by the 1951 Festival of Britain, operating year-round along the scenic Thames-side Queen's Walk. Traditional horses and whimsical decorations create nostalgic charm against London's modern cityscape.
Playground · Ages 2–12
Fully fenced playground nestled within St James's Park, surrounded by iconic views of Buckingham Palace and resident pelicans. Features a sand pit with boulders and stone bridge, climbing walls, rope bridges, slides, swings, and a ship structure for imaginative play. On-site café and children-specific toilets add convenience for family visits.
Playground · Ages 1–5
A small, enclosed toddler-focused playground within one of London's oldest and most historically significant garden squares (originally laid out in 1660s). Metal play equipment set amongst carefully maintained lawns and Grade II listed gardens, with benches and grass areas for supervision. On-site cafe with outside seating overlooks the play area.
Playground · Ages 1–12
Thames-themed playground tucked between the Palace of Westminster and Tate Britain. Features a wide slide, sandpit, swings, dance chimes, wooden climbing structures and water play installation with xylophone tiles. Surrounded by artist-designed railings depicting London history and offering views across to Lambeth Bridge and the London Eye.
Playground · Ages 1–13
A compact, recently renovated playground in Bloomsbury with divided play zones for different age groups. Features a striking lizard-themed climber, monkey bars, climbing frames, and a free outdoor gym, nestled between buildings and surrounded by mature trees. Inclusive design includes wheelchair-accessible equipment and murals on surrounding walls.
Playground · Ages 2+
A small, gated neighbourhood playground on the Millbank Estate behind Tate Britain with a young children's section featuring sandpit, climbing frame, slides and swings, plus a separate multi-use games area and basketball court for older kids. Recently upgraded with a splash pad that’s operational during summer months.
Playground · Ages 0–15
Seven-acre urban playground and park in the heart of Bloomsbury reserved exclusively for children under 16 and their adults. Features multiple adventure playgrounds with zip wire and climbing wall, paddling pool, giant sandpits, petting zoo, and wildlife garden with ponds and beehives. Also home to three 8-a-side football pitches, netball and basketball courts, and a cafe serving snacks and ice cream.
Children's Farm · Ages 1+
A working farm hidden in central London with alpacas, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits and guinea pigs you can hand-feed. Features a community garden, cuddle corner for smaller animals, horse riding lessons, and The Old Dairy Cafe overlooking a duck pond. Regular seasonal events include Easter Egg-stravaganza, Halloween Spooktacular and Christmas Wonderland.
Playground · Ages 1–12
A small pocket park playground in Kennington serving the local community with climbing frames, slide, and swings (including baby swings). The play area sits within a larger public park that reopened after recent revitalization efforts.
Water Sports · Ages 1+
Pedalo and rowing boat hire on the Serpentine lake in central London's most iconic park. Choose from traditional pedalos, electric pedalos for easier paddling, or rowing boats; capacity up to six people. Beautiful water-based views of Heron Island and the Serpentine Bridge, with swans and ducks alongside.
Playground · Ages 2–12
Fully enclosed playground in the heart of Hyde Park with climbing frames, swings and slides in a tree-shaded setting. Natural play features encourage creativity, with open grass nearby for running and the Serpentine pond within wandering distance. On-site café serves quality cakes, ice cream and refreshments.
Playground · Ages 1–12
Wonderland of climbing frames, seesaws and sand pits divided into three uniquely designed themed zones. Traditional Zone features classic swings and a climbing frame, Art Zone inspired by Frieze with spiralling concrete folly and rock-climbing wall, and Natural Zone with willow tunnels, timber stilts and climbable fallen tree. Set in the picturesque southern section of Regent's Park with open greenery and integrated landscape feel.
Playground · Ages 1–12
A small, colorful public playground and green space in Southwark named after the Charles Dickens character and the area's literary heritage. Features climbing frames, swings, and a unique train play structure with slide. A neighbourhood gem within walking distance of London Bridge and the Globe Theatre.
Playground · Ages 2+
Dynamic public park featuring two large climbing structures with swings, tunnel, and varied play equipment. Beautiful landscaped gardens with lavender beds, rose gardens and nearby Exmouth Market. Free sports facilities including ball court with football, basketball and tennis options, plus outdoor gym.
Playground · Ages 1–11
A small outdoor playground tucked away within the Vauxhall area, featuring diverse play equipment including slides, climbing frames, and bouncy circles. Highlights include a model village and lavender garden, creating a charming neighbourhood spot with quiet spaces for parents.
Cafe · All Ages
A kiosk serving artisan coffee, gelato and snacks within Vauxhall Park's newly opened Pavilion building. Located in a central London park with open green space, gardens, and a playground immediately adjacent.
Swimming Pool · Ages 3+
Iconic open-water swimming in London's heart within Hyde Park, featuring a refreshing chlorine-free lake, gated family area with shallow chlorinated paddling pool, sandpit and swings. Cold freshwater lake shared with local ducks and swans; unheated but welcoming May through September. Adjacent Lido Café Bar offers waterside dining and refreshments.
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Paddling Pool · All Ages
A striking memorial fountain honouring Princess Diana, composed of 545 pieces of Cornish granite arranged in a 50m by 80m oval. Water cascades from the highest point down two sides—one smooth and gentle, the other featuring steps and curves—before meeting in a tranquil pool. Three bridges allow visitors to cross into the heart of the memorial.
Temporarily closed
Nature Reserve · All Ages
A rare two-acre nature oasis wedged between King's Cross Station and Regent's Canal. Woodland, meadow and wetland habitats home to kingfishers, herons, coots, dragonflies and rare fungi. Explore via accessible main paths, boardwalk pond dipping, and a striking mustard-yellow floating viewpoint for canal-watching.
Playground · Ages 2–12
A vibrant, contemporary playground set against the iconic Battersea Power Station. Bright colourful equipment includes tunnel slides, climbing towers, and accessible springers spread across a playful landscape designed by award-winning architects LDA Design. Located at the heart of a major riverside regeneration with direct access to shops, restaurants, and riverfront views.
Splash Pad · All Ages
Over 1,000 individually choreographed water jets transform this canalside plaza into a summer playground. The fountains run daily during daylight hours and light up spectacularly at dusk. Flanked by excellent restaurants with terraces overlooking the water, plus adjacent shopping and nearby pocket parks with traditional play equipment.
Playground · Ages 1–10
Beautifully landscaped pocket park with swings, slide, sandpit and climbing structures. Interactive water rill with pump that children can operate. Seating areas and nearby Waitrose and restaurants for food and drinks.
Nature Playground · Ages 0–12
Completely redesigned in 2020, this accessible playground features natural timber, rope and willow structures alongside a 50-metre zip wire, climbing equipment, water play area, and traditional swings and slides arranged across zoned sections. Designed for children of all ages with quiet discovery nooks for younger children and more challenging equipment for older kids. Set within beautiful mature gardens and mounds that were formed from rubble after World War Two, adjacent to London Zoo.
Playground · Ages 2–8
Spacious playground in green oasis Battersea Park featuring play equipment for younger children, including a wooden pirate ship, climbing frame, and nest swing. Plenty of grass and shade for picnics near the playground.
Playground · Ages 2–14
Newly refurbished playground tucked away behind King's Road in Chelsea, with swings, climbing frames and slides set within a historic Grade II-listed garden. The northern recreation ground features hard sports pitches for tennis and football, with floodlit evening play. Peaceful formal gardens with mature trees and flower displays complement the play facilities.
Boat Trip · All Ages
Self-drive electric picnic boats on London's Regent's Canal and Paddington Basin with no boating licence or experience required. Groups of up to eight navigate at leisurely 3.5mph pace past Little Venice, Camden Lock, and Regent's Park Zoo. Bring your own picnic to enjoy at the central table; life jackets provided for all ages including infants.
Botanical Garden · All Ages
A vast 265-acre Royal Park in central London. Explore the Albert Memorial, Italian Gardens, Peter Pan statue, Round Pond, and Elfin Oak woodland sculpture; peaceful tree-lined avenues and formal gardens throughout.
Nature Reserve · All Ages
Historic ornamental pond in Kensington Gardens featuring diverse waterfowl—swans, ducks, and geese—alongside rare model yacht races on most Sundays. Flat shoreline walks with sightlines to Kensington Palace, part of a picturesque 275-acre royal park with cafes, paved paths, and nearby attractions including the Diana Memorial Playground.
Playground · Ages 1–12
Well-maintained playground at the base of Primrose Hill featuring a giant scramble net, swings, slides, sandpit and water play area in a fully fenced space. Separate zones for younger and older children with natural play features including tree logs, boulders and wobbly bridge. After play, families can walk up Primrose Hill itself for spectacular panoramic views across London.
Nature Playground · Ages 1–12
Thoughtfully designed playground with 12 swings including toddler and accessible options, multiple climbing frames, tunnel slides, and a small sandpit. Rewilding areas and plenty of benches surround the play space, creating a calm, green environment within the broader 7.7-hectare Shoreditch Park. Wheelchair-accessible throughout with inclusive features like accessible swings and accessible slides.
Playground · Ages 0–12
Peter Pan-inspired playground centred on a vast wooden pirate ship surrounded by sand and water features, with teepees, treehouses, sensory trails and musical play areas hidden throughout the landscaped gardens. Designed for inclusive play with areas for children with disabilities, featuring fragrant plants, sound elements and wheelchair-accessible features.
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Playground · Ages 1–16
Large, well-equipped playground within historic 200-acre Battersea Park featuring separate zones for toddlers and older children. Equipment includes swings, slides, climbing frames, trapeze bars, and exercise stations on rubberised surfaces. Adjacent to Battersea Park Children's Zoo and near cafés, the park offers a full day's entertainment with boating lake, mini-golf, and riverside Thames views.
Minigolf · Ages 3+
Outdoor 12-hole mini golf course nestled in Battersea Park near high-ropes course and playground. Features a clubhouse with wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, coffee, and cakes.
Adventure Park · Ages 4+
Multi-level high ropes adventure course in central London with courses twice the height of most Go Ape locations. Features tree-to-tree crossings, zip lines, wobbly bridges and climbing obstacles set against city skyline views. New Codebreakers escape room experience added in 2025.
Children's Farm · All Ages
Urban farm in the heart of East London with rare breed farm animals including donkeys, goats, pigs, ferrets, chickens and rabbits. Kids can roam freely around gardens, vegetable plots, and a treehouse. Tea hut serves snacks, cakes and local food with outdoor seating overlooking the animals.
Children's Farm · All Ages
A working urban farm in Islington with 2.5 acres of green space, home to rare breed cows, sheep, goats and poultry. Visitors can interact with animals, explore vegetable gardens, and the Strawbale Cafe serves produce grown on site. Drop-in animal sessions, seasonal activities, and educational workshops available throughout the year.
Splash Pad · All Ages
Modern zero-depth splash pad on Clapham Common with 40+ multi-function water jets including water guns, tipping buckets, showers and fountains. Fully DDA-compliant and designed for children of all abilities.
Playground · Ages 2–10
A 27-acre London park with imaginative Paddington Bear-themed playground zones: a soft toddler area and an adventure zone with tube slides, climbing structures and wobble bridges. Features sensory play trail with outdoor musical instruments and disability-friendly roundabouts.
Botanical Garden · Ages 2+
A serene Japanese garden gifted by Kyoto to celebrate UK-Japan friendship, featuring a cascading waterfall, koi-filled pond, and roaming peacocks. Manicured Japanese landscaping with stone lanterns, cherry blossoms in spring, and woodland serenity despite urban location. Perfectly compact at 20-30 minutes to explore, nestled within Holland Park's 54 acres of children's playgrounds, trails, and cafes.
Adventure Playground · Ages 2–14
Woodland adventure playground with 25-metre zip wire, climbing structures, tyre swings and a 10-person see-saw. Separate fenced area for younger children. Thoughtfully integrated into Holland Park's 54-acre setting with Japanese gardens, formal gardens and natural woodland.
Swimming Pool · All Ages
Historic Art Deco lido (opened 1938) on Hampstead Heath with a 60m unheated, chlorinated pool and dedicated paddling pool for under-fives. Stainless steel pool liner gives shimmering water; open year-round with longer summer hours and morning-only winter sessions. Scenic setting next to Parliament Hill with outstanding London skyline views.
Children's Farm · Ages 2–12
Working 4.5-acre urban farm in East London where children meet farm animals (goats, sheep, donkeys, pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ducks, geese, chickens), feed them with purchased hay, and learn about sustainable agriculture. On-site Rural Arts Centre with working blacksmith, woodworker and potter offering hands-on craft workshops. Allotment Cafe serves farm-sourced food, Saturday Farmers Market, and free drop-in access to wander, explore and interact with animals.
Children's Farm · Ages 2+
Working city farm on the Thames banks in Rotherhithe, offering hands-on interaction with goats, sheep, pigs, ducks, donkeys and small animals. Beautiful riverside location with views of Canary Wharf, gardens, orchard and seasonal lamb bottle-feeding experiences. The Barn café serves fresh pastries and cakes overlooking the Thames.
Minigolf · Ages 3+
A 12-hole minigolf course set in Wandsworth Park's riverside setting with lush greenery and mature trees. Fully licensed cafe clubhouse serves hot and cold meals, snacks, coffee, and drinks. Dogs welcome and encouraged to visit.
Playground · Ages 2–12
Expansive sand-based playground featuring one of London's longest slides, giant dragon swings, towering treehouses and climbing frames. Soft golden sand cover throughout provides cushioned landing surfaces. Adjacent Hub Café serves snacks and lunches with nearby public facilities.
Playground · Ages 2–14
Recently refurbished natural playground with modern climbing structures, swings and slides designed for inclusivity. Features a thriving wildflower meadow with interpretation boards, offering opportunities to spot pollinators and insects like bees, butterflies and flower beetles. Riverside location on the Thames with scenic paths, café facilities, and mini golf nearby in the broader Wandsworth Park.
Splash Pad · Ages 1+
Interactive splash pad with water jets, sprays, and hand-operated buttons set within historic Victoria Park. Well-maintained gated facility with clean public toilets and adjacent playground Seasonal summer opening with supervised staff for safety.
Playground · Ages 1–12
Formal landscaped park with one of North London's best playgrounds featuring slides, climbing frames, ropes and a large sandpit. Adjacent to free zoo home to fallow deer, wallabies, ring-tailed lemurs and exotic birds, plus seasonal butterfly house.
Boat Trip · All Ages
Self-drive electric boats exploring London Docklands from Canary Wharf. No license required, up to 8 people per boat. Bring your own picnic or order snacks and drinks at the kiosk.
Zoo · Ages 2+
Free zoo within a Victorian parkland setting on the edge of Hampstead Heath, home to ring-tailed lemurs, fallow deer, flamingos, wallabies and exotic birds. Complemented by a children's playground with castle-themed climbing structures, formal gardens, and a small café. Accessible via Golders Green tube station or scenic woodland walks from central Hampstead.
Playground · Ages 1+
Well-maintained playground installed in 2021 featuring swings, slides, and climbing structures designed to accommodate toddlers, older children, and those with additional needs. Over 50% of the equipment is fully inclusive. The spacious park combines former toddler and junior playgrounds into one area to help caregivers supervise multiple age groups. Beautiful surroundings with scenic views of Canary Wharf and nearby railway heritage.
Children's Farm · All Ages
One of Europe's largest city farms with over 100 animals including rare-breed sheep, cows, goats, llamas, chickens and ducks spread across 32 acres. Visitors can get up close with animals through supervised feeding and petting, plus explore woodland trails, open grassland and historical WWII anti-aircraft gun sites. The on-site Mudchute Kitchen café serves hearty breakfasts and lunch while children enjoy picnic areas and fresh air.
Splash Pad · Ages 2+
A water maze with 195 choreographed jets bursting from ground level in ever-changing patterns and heights. Children race through the labyrinth-like pathways trying not to get soaked, with LED lights illuminating the jets at night. Part of the sprawling Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park legacy alongside playgrounds, cafés, and cycling paths.
Walking Tour · Ages 3+
London's first permanent public art walk featuring sculptures and installations by renowned artists including Damien Hirst and Antony Gormley, stretching 7.7km along East London waterways from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to the O2. The route passes historical landmarks like Three Mills tidal mill, follows the Greenwich Meridian, and includes sculptures that children find engaging—shopping trolleys arranged as a DNA helix, an upside-down pylon. Cody Dock marks the geographical centre with gardens and a café for refreshment.
Nature Playground · Ages 2–12
Award-winning natural playground with treehouses, water play features, rock pools, sand pits and wobbly bridges designed to blend seamlessly with the landscape. Children pump water to create dams and direct canals across the grounds. Adjacent Timber Lodge café provides refreshment and seating overlooking the River Lea.
Adventure Playground · Ages 0–12
Sea-themed adventure playground with three major structures: a multi-level ship with cargo holds, slide and crow's nest; a giant Kraken with nets and tentacles; and the Cutty Shark to explore. Features inclusive elements like wheelchair-accessible roundabout, sensory games, BSL signage, and ramps throughout. Next to the Parkside Café for post-play snacks.
Playground · Ages 1–8
Pond-themed playground designed by Danish company Monstrum, featuring a 12-metre wooden fish slide as the centerpiece. Includes bouncing lily pads, frog structure, footbridge, and climbing frames with sensory details. Fully enclosed with benches for supervising adults.
Minigolf · Ages 3+
A 15-hole mini golf course set in Acton Park, designed to be enjoyable for both beginners and experienced players. Features creative course design with water features and landscaping. Clubhouse serves authentic Neapolitan wood-fired pizza alongside light bites, drinks, and cakes, with outdoor seating.
Nature Playground · Ages 0–12
Modern inclusive playground featuring a maritime theme with play elements positioned at multiple heights to accommodate children of varying abilities. Equipment includes basket swings, roundabouts, climbing frames, sandpits with water features, slides, and tree houses constructed with natural materials. Situated in the northeast corner of Greenwich Park with picnic areas and nearby cafes.
Botanical Garden · Ages 3+
Historic 65-acre English landscape garden with a neo-Palladian villa, bridges, cascades, statues and ancient trees. Home to ponds with ducks and geese, plus a working Kitchen Garden and family-friendly events and holiday programmes for children aged 3-12. Small playground with adjacent cafés serving wood-fired pizzas.
Nature Reserve · All Ages
Europe's largest urban wetland nature reserve spanning 211 hectares across ten drinking water reservoirs. Diverse wildlife including kingfishers, herons, peregrine falcons, and over 200 bird species year-round. Well-maintained pathways with views of reservoirs and historic Victorian Engine House visitor centre with cafe.
Skatepark · Ages 5+
Modern concrete skatepark with three distinct zones: an advanced cloverleaf pool with stone coping (the first built in London in 40 years), a steel-coping L-shaped bowl for transition riders, and a beginner-friendly mellow section with banks and ledges. Designed for skateboarding, BMX, rollerblading, quad-skating and scootering. Set within the larger Crystal Palace Park with grass mounds for viewing and relaxation.
Adventure Playground · Ages 3–12
Immersive dinosaur-themed playground featuring a dinosaur skeleton climbing frame, giant egg-shaped play features, basket swings, and a footprint-shaped sandpit for fossil-hunting adventures. Designed with co-input from local children, the sensory-rich landscape integrates climbing, sliding and exploration into continuous terrain of mounds and sculptural forms. Located within historic Crystal Palace Park alongside the world-famous Victorian dinosaur statues and geological landscapes.
Natural History Museum · Ages 3+
Victorian life-size prehistoric creature sculptures from 1854, including dinosaurs, plesiosaurs, and extinct mammals set among artificial islands in lake landscapes. The world's first full-scale 3D reconstructions of extinct animals, meticulously restored Grade I listed monuments. Wander through specially designed geological landscapes with around 30 sculptures across themed islands representing different geological eras.
Hiking Trail · All Ages
Award-winning riverside park featuring a striking 130-foot sunken garden (Green Dock) with wave-like topiary hedges and wind-protected plant microclimate. Playground with swings, slides and climbing frames, plus picnic areas, sports courts, and riverside paths with Thames Barrier views. Full cafe with floor-to-ceiling windows, a miniature maze, sculpture trail, and splash fountains for warm days.
Swimming Pool · Ages 0+
Olympic-sized heated outdoor pool open year-round in historic Hornfair Park. Soft play area with Toddlers World sessions for little ones, plus lane swimming and dedicated teaching pool for lessons. Group cycle studio and floodlit tennis courts add variety; café serves snacks and ice cream.
Zoo · All Ages
A small, family-friendly zoo in West London housing meerkats, lemurs, marmosets, exotic birds, reptiles and small mammals. Set within beautiful Brent Lodge Park alongside a playground, maze and cafe, it offers an intimate, farmyard-style encounter where you can see animals up close. Viewable in around 45 minutes to an hour, with hands-on conservation education throughout.
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