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The Children's Play Area Jubilee Gardens

📍 London, Greater London

4.6(111 Google reviews)💰Free👶Up to 11

Enclosed adventure playground in Jubilee Gardens on South Bank, featuring wooden climbing structures, a large sandpit, and views of Parliament and the Thames. Free entry, outdoor, with paid toilets nearby. Best for ages 3–11.

London Eye locationEnclosed safe designAdventure climbingThames viewsFree entry
★★★★★Featured review by Travis Hollowell

The Children's Play Area at Jubilee Gardens is a fantastic spot for families right in the heart of London. While it was very crowded during our visit, the single entrance design makes it easy to keep track of your little ones, which is a huge relief in a busy area. The play structures cater to a broad age range, with some impressively advanced climbing features that keep older kids engaged while still offering plenty for the younger ones. Our kids especially loved the spinning bowls and the telephone tubes—simple but endlessly entertaining. The equipment is modern and well-maintained, and the rubberized flooring adds a level of safety. With the London Eye nearby and great river views, it's a perfect place to take a break and let the kids burn off energy. Benches and a bit of shade make it comfortable for parents too.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families already visiting South Bank attractions who want a quality play stop for children aged 3–11. The enclosed single-gate design gives parents confidence in a busy tourist environment, and the adventure-style climbing frames deliver genuine challenge.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Use restaurant toilets on South Bank rather than the paid public facilities which often have queues
Single entrance gate makes it straightforward to supervise children in a crowded tourist area
🎟️Equipment scales better for ages 5 and up — younger toddlers have fewer options
🚗Lawn space outside the fence provides parent seating with a clear sightline into the play area

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.6

111 Google reviews

Prime South Bank location40%
Safe enclosed layout30%
Quality adventure equipment20%
Very crowded10%
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Travis Hollowell

10 months ago

The Children's Play Area at Jubilee Gardens is a fantastic spot for families right in the heart of London. While it was very crowded during our visit, the single entrance design makes it easy to keep track of your little ones, which is a huge relief in a busy area. The play structures cater to a broad age range, with some impressively advanced climbing features that keep older kids engaged while still offering plenty for the younger ones. Our kids especially loved the spinning bowls and the telephone tubes—simple but endlessly entertaining. The equipment is modern and well-maintained, and the rubberized flooring adds a level of safety. With the London Eye nearby and great river views, it's a perfect place to take a break and let the kids burn off energy. Benches and a bit of shade make it comfortable for parents too.

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Gek ko

2 months ago

When ever we're in the area for things like the Sealife centre, if I want to visit the graffiti tunnel or we're staying in a hotel nearby, this play ground is a really beautiful, fun and safe place for our son to let off some steam. There is a lot to do and because its so well kept and out in the open, you dont tend to have a load of teenagers etc hanging around here and its a place that is genuinely respect for use by kids.

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Alessandro Borrelli

3 years ago

Very nice playground just by the London Eye. Ideal place for kids to have fun, and also good for families that want to relax a bit. The place offers many activities for different ages, and it's fenced, so you have to access via a small gate. Safe for kids.

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Thomas Lynch

7 months ago

We stopped at Jubilee Gardens play park with the kids and it was a great find. The wooden adventure-style equipment is brilliant – loads for children to climb, explore and enjoy. It really feels like an adventure playground, which our two loved straight away. It was extremely busy when we visited, which is the only downside, but there’s plenty of seating space around for parents to watch and relax. The location is also ideal – right by lots of food and snack spots, so you can grab something nearby without leaving the area. On top of that, the park has lovely scenic views along the river which makes it a nice stop for the whole family, not just the little ones. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in London with family.

Reviews from Google

Overview

The playground in Jubilee Gardens sits within landscaped gardens surrounded by over 90 mature trees directly beside the London Eye. Wooden adventure-style climbing frames, exploratory structures, and a large sandpit occupy an enclosed area accessed via a single gate. The single-entry design makes supervision straightforward in a heavily trafficked tourist zone. Seating and lawn space for parents adjoin the play area.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday08:30 – 18:00
Tuesday08:30 – 18:00
Wednesday08:30 – 18:00
Thursday08:30 – 18:00
Friday08:30 – 18:00
Saturday08:30 – 18:00
Sunday08:30 – 18:00

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