Welcome to the
adventure playgrounds of London

London is the adventure play capital
of the world!

Champions of children's independence
and right to play!

What’s your adventure?

 London is the spiritual home of adventure play in the UK and boasts a world-beating collection of truly magnificent adventure playgrounds. Here we give you the low down on the wild gems that are tucked away in all the corners of the city and why they are such vital spaces for London’s children and young people.

Click on the map place markers to find adventure in your borough!

NOTE: London Play does not itself run any adventure playgrounds – we support  and champion them!
They are managed by a variety of individual organisations; to contact them please see playground listings.

Find an adventure playground - search by keyword or borough

HINTS AND TIPS FOR ADVENTURE PLAY STAFF

VISIT RESOURCES AREA

100 % FREE TO CHOOSE
Dedicated to children's freely chosen play, Adventure Playgrounds belong physically, socially and culturally to the kids playing there.
100 %FREE OF CHARGE
Often located in the least affluent areas of the capital, mainstream adventure playgrounds don't charge entry fees, ensuring ALL children can access high quality play opportunities.
100 % FREE TO COME AND GO
The 'Open Access' nature of Adventure playgrounds increases children's independence, confidence and resilience - and engages children that other services sometimes struggle to.