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The Cove Playground

📍 London, Greater London

★4.4(42 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Free outdoor playground at the National Maritime Museum featuring a multi-level pirate ship, giant kraken tentacle nets, shark climbing structure, and a trampoline. Accessible ramps and sensory elements included.

✓ Maritime themed✓ Free entry✓ Great for 4-12 year olds✓ Slides and climbing✓ Coffee nearby✓ Accessible design
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★★★★★Featured review by Navdeep Dhillon

Amazing outdoor play- very fresh- appears to be newly built. It is free of cost to enter- and has good challenging things to do. There is a restaurant next to it with food and coffee/tea availability. One can easily spend 1 hour at the Cove. It gets busy- but doesnt feel crowded. Definitely recommend it if you are visiting Greenwich Park or the Maritime Museum.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for children aged 4-12 who are confident climbers and love themed adventure play. The pirate ship upper decks and kraken nets require balance and upper-body strength — toddlers under 3 can access the trampoline and lower ramps safely with close supervision. Pairs well with Greenwich Park and the Maritime Museum for a full-day outing.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Free to use — no booking required
⏰Combine with Greenwich Park or the National Maritime Museum for a full day
đŸŽŸī¸Coffee cart and museum restaurant nearby for refreshments
🚗Accessible ramps make most structures reachable for children with mobility needs

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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42 Google reviews

Challenging and well-designed structures55%
Great for ages 4 and up30%
Supervision needed for under-3s15%
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Navdeep Dhillon

2 years ago

★★★★★

“Amazing outdoor play- very fresh- appears to be newly built. It is free of cost to enter- and has good challenging things to do. There is a restaurant next to it with food and coffee/tea availability. One can easily spend 1 hour at the Cove. It gets busy- but doesnt feel crowded. Definitely recommend it if you are visiting Greenwich Park or the Maritime Museum.”

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Ike Ichael

9 months ago

★★★★★

“A fantastic little playground. Lots of shaded seating for parents. The playground is fantastic for young kids. So much to climb on and so many slides and fun designs. Really well thought out park. There was also a little coffee cart setup in front of the playground.”

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Yoanna-Maria Najjar

5 months ago

★★★★★

“Beautiful playground for kids between 4 and 12. When my daughter was 2-3, she could only jump on the trampoline, climb on the wooden plane and play some music. Bigger kids enjoy it more”

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Domi Dee

a year ago

★★★★★

“I love this playground. Cool, big enough and really cute. If your kid loves boats, trampolines and slides, this place is definitely worth it.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

The Cove sits on the National Maritime Museum grounds in Greenwich. Key structures include a multi-level pirate ship with cannons and slides, a giant kraken with rope net bridges and tentacle climbers, and a shark den with secret interior. Trampolines, accessible ramps, and sensory play panels round out the space. A coffee cart operates outside and the museum restaurant is adjacent.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 16:45
Tuesday10:00 – 16:45
Wednesday10:00 – 16:45
Thursday10:00 – 16:45
Friday10:00 – 16:45
Saturday10:00 – 16:45
Sunday10:00 – 16:45

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