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Barnard Adventure Playground

London, United Kingdom•4.1(146)•Playground

Climb, create, and explore at this free adventure playground featuring rope swings, zip wires, climbing walls, and imaginative play spaces for ages 6-13.

Barnard Adventure Playground is a vibrant outdoor and indoor play space designed for children ages 6-13, offering supervised free play with registration. The venue features an impressive array of physical challenges including canyon cliff rope swings, a zip wire, climbing tunnels, climbing walls, and a rope bridge that test children's strength and agility. Young visitors can also perform in an amphitheatre, jump across a "swamp of hungry crocodiles" from a platform, and explore numerous themed play areas. The playground encourages creativity and hands-on learning through multiple activity stations. Children can engage in arts and crafts, junk modelling, painting, mud pie creation, and messy play. An outdoor pizza oven and open fire allow for cooking experiences, while a garden area supports growing fruit and vegetables. A sports zone with ball games and basketball hoops rounds out the physical activities. Barnard is ideal for families seeking adventurous, imaginative, and supervised play. The venue operates during school term time (Tuesday-Friday 3:30-6:30pm, Saturday 11:30am-4:30pm) and school holidays (Monday-Friday with extended hours including a Stay and Eat session). A team of qualified playworkers supervises all activities, ensuring safety while encouraging exploration and creative play for budding scientists, explorers, artists, athletes, and adventurers alike.
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Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 15:30 – 18:30
Wednesday: 15:30 – 18:30
Thursday: 15:30 – 18:30
Friday: 15:30 – 18:30
Saturday: 11:30 – 16:30
Sunday: Closed

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Book in advance

Recommended ages

6 years – 13 years

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Stay and Eat

On-site dining service available during school holidays with meal sessions offered daily

Hours: 1:30-2:30pm (school holidays only)

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4.1(146 reviews)
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philip wride

philip wride

3 months ago

Turned away because we’re not local enough apparently, leaving us with a very upset child (although nothing an ice cream couldn’t fix!). Don’t expect to be able to just turn up and play!

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Nosila Facepainting & Event Services

Nosila Facepainting & Event Services

a year ago

We been here to offer our facepainting for a birthday party as highly recommended the venue for kids party !!

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Martin Hartley

Martin Hartley

a year ago

Be aware this playground is not open to the public. My two sons aged 5 & 9 walked a mile and a half across London to come play here for 20 minutes while we waited for a train out of Kings Cross, but we're turned away within seconds because they weren't members of a particular group and weren't registered on the necessary paperwork. It would appear we live in a world where risk assesments and insurance policies now stand in the way of children playing on playground equipment. One female staff member was quite understanding & apologetic, but her male colleague was much more confrontational with their Grandad, who was simply in disbelief they'd turned two young children away based on bureaucracy. Older folk tend to be much less tolerant of nonsense than the younger ones who've sadly grown up with it being part of daily life.

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Mike Cheney

Mike Cheney

2 years ago

My family and I recently spent a wonderful afternoon here for a birthday party. As a parent, the first thing I noticed and appreciated was the focus on safety. The equipment is well-maintained, and the layout ensures kids are always in sight. The variety of play structures and areas meant that children were never bored. They climbed, swung, slid, and explored!

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Michelle Ferrara

Michelle Ferrara

4 years ago

Absolutely amazing, such a great place for the kids to go after school, or during school holidays. And as for the staff, there Absolutely amazing. They are kind, friendly, welcoming, helpful, unserstanding, approachable. I was scared at first to leave my daughter there but after seeing the way Sarah, Jonathan and Josh interactive with the kids it's just Absolutely amazing. They really do look after the kids. So Thank you so much for all that uses do.x

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026

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This venue was last updated on 7 October 2026

Frequently asked questions about Barnard Adventure Playground

Is Barnard Adventure Playground free to visit?

Entry to Barnard Adventure Playground is completely free — there are no admission charges, making it a great no-cost option for a family day out.

What ages is Barnard Adventure Playground suitable for?

Barnard Adventure Playground is best for children aged 6 to 13.

Is Barnard Adventure Playground dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Barnard Adventure Playground.

Is there parking at Barnard Adventure Playground?

Barnard Adventure Playground doesn't have on-site parking, but parking is available nearby.

Is there food at Barnard Adventure Playground?

Yes — Stay and Eat is on site at Barnard Adventure Playground. On-site dining service available during school holidays with meal sessions offered daily

Is Barnard Adventure Playground pushchair-friendly?

Barnard Adventure Playground isn't the easiest for pushchairs, prams or buggies — stairs or uneven terrain may make a baby carrier a better option.

How long should we plan to spend at Barnard Adventure Playground?

Barnard Adventure Playground is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Barnard Adventure Playground by public transport?

Barnard Adventure Playground is well-served by public transport.
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