A fitting tribute to the late princess, this gorgeous playground can be found right next to her Kensington Palace home in west London’s Kensington Gardens. Lady Di famously loved the innocence of childhood, a trait she shared with none other than Peter Pan, of course. As such, the play space is inspired by the magical stories of Peter Pan, with a huge wooden pirate ship at its centre. The environment—which also features a sensory trail, teepees, various play sculptures, and even a beach surrounding the ship—is the perfect place for children to let their imaginations run wild.
Set amongst luscious greenery, the playground was designed with accessibility and inclusivity in mind, meaning those less abled can play together with able-bodied children. Each aspect of the space has been created with the intention to support kids’ physical, creative, social and educational development.
When is the Diana Memorial Playground open?
The Diana Memorial Playground is open all year round, opening at 10am each day. Closing times vary with the daylight, but as we head into the summer months, the park will stay open until 19:45. Last entry is 15 minutes before closing time.
May to August: 10:00 – 19:45
September and April: 10:00 – 18:45
March and early October: 10:00 – 17:45
February and late October: 10:00 – 16:45
November to January: 10:00 – 15:45
Christmas Day: CLOSED
Do you have to book to visit the Diana Memorial Playground?
The playground is free to enter and you can’t book in advance unless it’s for a large group of children. However, you are warned that the playground does get very busy and you may have to queue to enter if the play area reaches full capacity. Queues can last up to an hour during peak times (read: warm, sunny days).
How do I get to Princess Diana’s Playground?
The nearest tube station is Queensway, on the Central line, which is located just outside of Kensington Gardens and is a four minute walk away from the playground. A little further away you have Bayswater tube station (eight minute walk) or Notting Hill Gate (ten minute walk).
Parking at the Diana Memorial Playground
Parking is available for a charge at the nearby Q-Park Queensway – a secure underground car park just along from Queensway tube station. You can prebook a space here.