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Diana Memorial Playground (new pirate galleon)
📍 Kensington Gardens, London · London
🗓 Reopened Aug 2026 after a £3m renewal · daily from morning until around dusk (times vary by season)
💷 Free
London's most famous playground: a giant pirate ship on a sea of sand, now rebuilt.
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Tickets
| Entry | Free (no booking for families) |
Offers & tips
- Brand-new three-level wooden galleon with wheelchair-accessible spaces, plus a new water-play area
- Café, toilets and baby change on site
- At busy times you may need to queue to get in, so go early
How to get there
Nearest: Queensway (Central line), about 4 minutes' walk · Bayswater
Paddington is about 15 minutes' walk.
Details last checked 2026-11-14. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.