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Hanover Gate Children's Playground

πŸ“ London, Greater London

β˜…4.2(52 Google reviews)πŸ’°FreeπŸ‘ΆAll ages

Spacious outdoor playground near Regent's Park with varied climbing structures, swings, and dedicated child-only bathroom facilities including changing tables, warm water, and soap.

βœ“ Child-only bathroomsβœ“ Large play areaβœ“ Free entryβœ“ Maintenance needed
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Ana B

Amazing place for children. My boy loved it so much, he now wants there everyday. Love the fact that there are bathrooms for children, clean bathrooms. There's a changing table, warm water, soap and paper. Big playground, with lots of different things where he can use his muscles and joints. We definitely will go there more often now, till it's warm outside.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for children aged 6 and up who can use the toilet facilities independently. The size and variety of climbing equipment gives older kids room to roam. Families with toddlers needing help in the bathroom will find the child-only policy a practical obstacle. Verify closing times before a late-afternoon visit.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Child-only bathrooms mean parents cannot accompany children who remains need help β€” plan accordingly
⏰Check actual closing times before arriving late afternoon β€” staff have enforced early closure
🎟️Inspect climbing equipment for splinters before children start playing
πŸš—The changing tables and warm water make the bathrooms genuinely useful for independent children

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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52 Google reviews

Child-only bathroom facilities45%
Large and varied equipment35%
Closing time and maintenance issues20%
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Ana B

7 years ago

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β€œAmazing place for children. My boy loved it so much, he now wants there everyday. Love the fact that there are bathrooms for children, clean bathrooms. There's a changing table, warm water, soap and paper. Big playground, with lots of different things where he can use his muscles and joints. We definitely will go there more often now, till it's warm outside.”

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Moises Zack

6 years ago

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β€œNice play area for kids, there are two parts that are in sand. Toilets are available for kids only with changing facilities.”

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Gauri

2 years ago

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β€œSome variety of equipment, but very few swings and no baby/toddler equipment. The bathroom facilities are children only so no good for those babies learning to potty train/still needing help from parents.”

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R Willis

5 years ago

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β€œIncorrect opening hours. Totally awesome park, but the guy from today and last week I saw who rings a bell near to closing is rude, and they close earlier than advertised. The official web page and gmaps indicate open until 7:30pm, but Mr Grumpy rang the bell at 6:41pm today, and had everyone cleared out by 6:52pm..”Playground closed!”. I asked him politely about the timings, and last week he told I’m good until 7pm, today he just smirked when I asked about 7pm! To be fair, his English doesn’t seem perfect, but I’m pretty sure he understood me. Anyway, bummer to be kicked out really early as that 45 mins is crucial for us, in order to finished work, ready the kids and get there... we hope for an hour, not 15 mins. The website or the guy needs fixing.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Hanover Gate Children's Playground offers a large outdoor play area with multiple climbing structures and varied equipment for physical play. Its standout feature is the dedicated child-only bathroom block with changing tables, warm water, and soap β€” parents cannot enter, which works well for independent children and creates a gap for toddlers needing adult help. Free entry with pram access.

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