The Best Playgrounds in London

Legendary 7-acre park and playground in Bloomsbury — adults only admitted if accompanied by a child. Farm animals, paddling pool, sports pitches

93 Guilford Street, London WC1N 1DN

One of London's most spectacular playgrounds inspired by Peter Pan, featuring a giant pirate ship in a sand beach

Kensington Gardens, London W2 2UH

Well-equipped local playground with swings, slides and climbing frames near Clapham South

Bonneville Gardens, London SW4 8PY

Multiple play areas across the common including a popular toddler zone and older kids adventure area

Clapham Common, London SW4 9DE

Classic park playground within the beautiful Dulwich Park, popular with local families

Dulwich Park, London SE21 7BQ

Hugely popular East Dulwich adventure playground, a firm neighbourhood favourite

Goose Green, East Dulwich SE22

Massive circular sandpit, climbing boulder with giant spider web, excellent for imaginative play

Horniman Triangle, Forest Hill SE23

Extensive play areas around the Olympic Park including the much-loved Tumbling Bay adventure playground

Olympic Park, London E20 2ST

Multiple play areas in Victoria Park — one of East London's favourite family destinations

Victoria Park, London E9 5DU

Tree houses, sandpits, water features, climbing frames — joint winner London Adventure Playground of the Year 2020

Homerton Road, London E9 5PF

Popular park playground near London Fields Lido with swings, slides and climbing equipment

London Fields West Side, London E8 3EU

Excellent woodland playground with sandpits, climbing equipment and a zip wire in a beautiful ancient wood

Highgate Wood, London N10 3JN

State-of-the-art adventure playground with imaginative equipment and a huge paddling pool in summer

Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath NW5

Undulating hills, brilliant climbing structure, sand, water feature, swings and wooden tree house

Carnegie Street, London N1 9QW

Quiet enclosed garden playground in a beautiful Georgian square

Canonbury Square, London N1 2AN

Large playground with flying fox, giant climbing frames and traditional equipment

Highbury Fields, London N5 1AR

Great playground with stunning views across London, next to Ally Pally's family attractions

Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY

Large adventure playground in one of North London's most popular parks, recently renovated

Finsbury Park, London N4 2NQ

Lovely enclosed neighbourhood playground in the heart of Notting Hill, popular with local families

Avondale Park, London W11 4QB

Brilliant community-run adventure playground in a canalside setting near Notting Hill

Meanwhile Gardens, Elkstone Road W10 5NT

Wonderful woodland-themed play area inside Kew Gardens with a 17-metre xylophone walk and interactive elements

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew TW9 3AE

Well-maintained playground on Richmond Green in the heart of Richmond town centre

Richmond Green, Richmond TW9 1NR

Lovely playground with stunning Thames views from Richmond Hill

Terrace Gardens, Richmond Hill TW10 6RH

Large adventure playground within one of South London's most beautiful parks

Brockwell Park, London SE24 9BJ

Spacious park playground with good equipment for all ages in a much-loved SE London park

Peckham Rye Park, London SE15 3UA

Beautiful adventure playground in woodland setting, with a dedicated under-5s area

Holland Park, London W8 6LU

Well-loved West London playground with excellent facilities for all ages including a toddler zone

Ravenscourt Park, London W6 0UL