Kensington Gardens Playground

Playground London, England, United Kingdom

What to expect

The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground is a memorial to Diana, Princess of Wales, located in Kensington Gardens, London. It is a popular destination for families, with a large wooden pirate ship as its centerpiece, surrounded by sand and other play equipment. The playground is designed to stimulate children's imagination and sense of adventure, and includes features such as slides, swings, and a area for those with disabilities. The playground is an example of a 'natural play' concept and is inspired by the stories of Peter Pan. It is situated next to Kensington Palace, the former residence of the Princess, and is a fitting tribute to her love of children and the outdoors. The playground is inclusive and has something for everyone to enjoy, with plenty of seating for adults to relax while their children play

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Kensington Gardens Playground, which is actually called the “Diana Memorial Playground”. The playground is inspired by Peter Pan! It has a massive pirate ship surrounded by sand, wooden climbing structures, tree carvings, and a sensory trail

Highlights: The kids loved Kensington Gardens Playground! They had a blast playing on the massive pirate ship surrounded by sand, climbing the wooden structures, exploring the tree carvings, and following the sensory trail. It was a fantastic playground for kids to burn off some energy ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent time at the Diana Memorial Playground, a beautifully designed outdoor play area

Highlights: The kids had a blast playing on the pirate ship and in the Indian village, and we appreciated the clean facilities and refreshments ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent some time at the Diana Memorial Playground, letting the kids run off some energy

Highlights: The kids loved the giant ship and the other playground equipment. They especially enjoyed the water features in the warmer weather ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent some time at the Diana Memorial Playground in Kensington Gardens, letting the kids run wild on the pirate ship and the water playground

Highlights: The kids loved the pirate ship and the water playground, and it was a great way to let them burn off some energy. The playground was well-maintained and provided plenty of fun for all ages ✨