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Claybury Park Playground

📍 Ilford, Greater London

★4.4(17 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Adventure playground within Claybury Park's 70-hectare ancient woodland in Ilford, featuring large wooden climbing structures with slides suited to children aged 6 and up, plus extensive walking trails, wildlife ponds, and a free adult outdoor gym.

✓ Large wooden structures✓ Ancient woodland✓ Ages 6+✓ Countryside feel✓ Adult outdoor gym✓ Walking trails
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★★★★★Featured review by Simon Elmon

Large green space full of walks to take based in Ilford that appears as though it is in the countryside in the centre is a two large wooden structures great for climbing on equipped slides

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children aged 6 and above who want challenging outdoor climbing in a countryside-feeling setting. The woodland backdrop makes the visit feel more than a standard playground trip. Families with children under 5 will find the equipment scale too large.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Best for children aged 6 and up; large wooden structures require confidence and grip
⏰Inspect individual pieces of equipment on arrival — some have been flagged as needing repair
đŸŽŸī¸Combine playground time with the woodland walking trails for a longer outing
🚗Adult outdoor gym is free and sits beside the play area

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.4
★★★★★

17 Google reviews

Large climbing structures40%
Countryside woodland setting35%
Equipment maintenance issues25%
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Simon Elmon

a year ago

★★★★★

“Large green space full of walks to take based in Ilford that appears as though it is in the countryside in the centre is a two large wooden structures great for climbing on equipped slides”

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Mustaqeem Ahmed

8 months ago

★★★★★

“Large park with a large wooden play frame, suitable for children 6+”

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Alex Ward

4 years ago

★★★★★

“Excellent facilities for children of all ages, although some have been damaged and wanting repair for a while.”

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Linlada Luksananarapong

2 years ago

★★★★★

“Just small places for children to play and joy with their families”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Claybury Park's playground anchors two large wooden climbing frames with integrated slides inside a Green Flag Award-winning woodland park spanning 70 hectares. Ancient oak trees surround the equipment, giving the site a genuinely rural feel with its Ilford location. Walking trails connect meadows, wildlife ponds, and open grassland. An outdoor gym for adults sits adjacent to the play area.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday00:00 –

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