1 / 2The Highams Park Playground
📍 Woodford, Greater London
Large parkland playground across 28 acres with zip line, wooden sculptural climbers, and equipment for under-7s and older children. Humphry's Café on site; scenic views across Highams Park Lake and towards Epping Forest.
Lovely park with a lake & cafe, and great modern playground for kids. Our toddler loves it here, playground has a good selection of the essentials, long with a zip line, wood carving statues to climb on and mini kids assault course. The lake has loads of birds and is nice walk around :)
🏆 Family Action Verdict
A strong choice for families with children of mixed ages who want outdoor play combined with natural space. Toddlers and under-7s have their own dedicated area; older children gravitate to the zip line and wooden obstacle course. The lake walk with ducks and swans extends the visit naturally.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Ben Slater
5 years ago
“Lovely park with a lake & cafe, and great modern playground for kids. Our toddler loves it here, playground has a good selection of the essentials, long with a zip line, wood carving statues to climb on and mini kids assault course. The lake has loads of birds and is nice walk around :)”
Loreena80 Ma.
4 years ago
“Speechlees ,so beautiful ,Lake, Forest ,playground for children,green space for dogs to run ,cafe shop,would recommend to anyone looking to have a relaxing day in the nature .”
Barbara (Grace)
9 months ago
“Went to a modern take on Shakespeare. Nice afternoon out in the park. Children's play area Lots of open space Cafe A lake Lovely view across to Central London”
Miras Asgar
4 years ago
“If you want a perfect day out with your family ,a place for people of different taste which suits all age groups here it is. Whether you want a perfect picnic spot for your family, a nice and safe playarea for little ones, want to make new friends and chit chat with them in cafe it is a right choice. At don't forget to give a relaxing twist to your day out at the end by looking at the ducks and swans swimming calmly.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
The Highams Park features a well-equipped playground divided between under-7 provision and older children's apparatus including a zip line and wooden obstacle course with carved animal sculptures. The wider 28-acre park includes open grassland, wildflower meadows, and lake-edge paths with regular waterfowl. Humphry's Café provides food and refreshments on site. Free entry and free parking make it an accessible full-day destination.
