Parliament Hill Playground
ENTRY
Free
WHERE
London
What it’s like
A free paddling pool and playground on Hampstead Heath, with a cradle swing for kids with mobility needs.
The paddling pool is the main event here, and it costs nothing to get in. It's part of the wider playground setup on Parliament Hill, so you've got somewhere for a splash and somewhere to climb without moving sites.
There's a cradle swing with proper seating for children with mobility disabilities, which is the kind of detail a lot of playgrounds still miss. Worth knowing about if you're planning around a child who needs that sort of equipment, since not every park has it.
Parking is at Parliament Hill Lido Car Park, about five minutes on foot, or you can get the overground to Gospel Oak and walk ten minutes from there. It's on Hampstead Heath.
One thing to flag: it shuts for essential maintenance now and then. Doesn't tell you much about future dates, but it's a reminder these things do happen with council-run pools.
Facilities
Need to know
- Parking
- Parliament Hill Lido Car Park, 5 minute walk away
- Getting there by bus or train
- Gospel Oak on the overground, 10 minute walk
- It's free entry, no booking needed
- The cradle swing is a nice touch for kids with mobility needs
- It closes occasionally for essential maintenance, so it isn't guaranteed open every single day
- It sits within Hampstead Heath, so easy to combine with a longer walk
Plan your visit
Is it free to get in?
Yes, there's no charge for the playground or the paddling pool.
Is there parking nearby?
Parliament Hill Lido Car Park is about a five minute walk away.
Can we get there by public transport?
Gospel Oak overground station is roughly a ten minute walk from the playground.
Is it accessible for wheelchairs?
The site is wheelchair accessible and there's a cradle swing designed for children with mobility disabilities.
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