Duration
1h 30m
Best Time
Any time
Price
€
Setting
Outdoor
About Diana Memorial Playground
Diana Memorial Playground transforms a corner of Kensington Gardens into an adventure zone built around Peter Pan's Neverland. The centerpiece is a massive wooden pirate ship where kids can climb rigging, work the ship's wheel, and peer through portholes. Beyond the ship you'll find wigwam-style teepees, a sensory trail with different textures underfoot, musical instruments built into tree stumps, and a beach area with real sand where toddlers can dig and build.
The playground buzzes with purposeful chaos as children aged 12 and under explore every nook. Parents perch on benches while kids disappear into the ship's lower decks or scramble up rope climbing frames. The whole space feels enclosed and safe behind its fence, with trained play workers keeping an eye on things. The design cleverly separates areas for different ages, so toddlers aren't overwhelmed by bigger kids charging around the pirate ship.
This is genuinely free entertainment that can easily fill two hours, making it exceptional value in expensive London. The playground gets packed on sunny weekends when the queue stretches along Broad Walk - rainy days are actually perfect since most equipment stays usable under tree cover. Don't bother bringing your own snacks since there's nowhere to eat inside, and forget about checking emails since mobile signal is patchy within the gated area.
Insider Tips
Use the entrance closest to Queensway tube rather than the main Broad Walk entrance - it's usually less crowded and gets you straight to the quieter teepee area
Most parents stick near the pirate ship, but the sensory trail at the back corner is where younger children have the most fun without bigger kids running past
Come during school hours on weekdays for a completely different experience - you'll practically have the place to yourselves between 10am and 2pm
Practical Details
Getting There
Address
Kensington Gardens, Broad Walk, London W2 4RU, UK
Neighborhood
Notting Hill & PortobelloNearest Metro
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 1h 30m.
Diana Memorial Playground is in the Notting Hill & Portobello neighborhood of London. The address is Kensington Gardens, Broad Walk, London W2 4RU, UK. The area is well-served by metro.
This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
Comfortable shoes are recommended. Check the weather forecast and dress in layers, especially in shoulder seasons.
Nearby in Notting Hill & Portobello
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