Battersea Park Children’s Play Areas

Battersea Park Children's Play Areas takes first place on the list of the best adventure playgrounds in London. Battersea Park is a 200-acre Victorian park with a zoo and sports facilities for children. It was constructed between 1854 and 1870 and includes a large lake, ecological areas, trees, and a riverside promenade. Prior to 1846, the park's location was known as Battersea Fields. This popular dueling location was made up of low, fertile marshes divided by ditches and streams. Wharves and industries, including a lime kiln, copper works, chemical works, and more, were located along the riverside from the fields.

The park is now a children's playground. Pump House Gallery, a four-story Grade II listed Victorian tower, is at its heart. The park also houses the London Peace Pagoda, which is maintained on a daily basis by a Buddhist monk. A narrow strip along the park's eastern edge has been designated as a local nature reserve. A variety of woodland bird species, butterflies, stag beetles, and other species call this strip home.

Google rating: 4.8/5.0
Location: Battersea Park Wandsworth London SW11 4NJ
Opening times: 8am to 10pm daily
Contact: +44 20 8871 6000
Website: wandsworth.gov.uk/batterseapark