Children’s Garden, Kew

Children’s Garden, Kew takes ranks 2nd on the list of the best adventure playgrounds in London. The Children's Garden is a fun and interactive environment where kids can jump, run, and climb any plant. It is designed for children aged 2 to 12 years old and is set in a natural setting the size of forty tennis courts. The gardens have over 100 trees spread across the beautiful landscape, with surprises and hidden treasures around every corner.

A 4 m high canopy walk wrapped around a 200-year-old oak tree is at the heart of the Children's Garden. Aside from running around and playing, kids can learn about the elements by visiting the Earth, Air, Water, and Sun gardens. Children can weave through a bamboo tunnel and slide down tubes in the Earth Garden. Children can explore a forest filled with giant pollen spheres, spinning windflowers, and bubbles at the Air Garden. There are periscopes and hammocks for children to use to gaze at the sky, among other things.

Google rating: 4.7/5.0
Location: Richmond
Opening times: 8am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday
Contact: 020 8332 5655
Website: kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-in-the-gardens/the-childrens-garden