Playgrounds in London

27 locations
Ages 0–12
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St James's Park Playground

St James's Park Playground

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.

Bloomsbury Square Toddler Playground

Bloomsbury Square Toddler Playground

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.

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Horseferry Playground

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.

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Alf Barrett Playground

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.

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Causton Street Playground

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.

Coram's Fields

Coram's Fields

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.

Pedlars Acre Park Play Area

Pedlars Acre Park Play Area

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.

Hyde Park Playground

Hyde Park Playground

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.

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Marylebone Green Playground

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.

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