Coram’s Fields : Unique Playground in Central London
93 Guilford St
London WC1N 1DN
Coram’s Field s is one of the most historically significant playgrounds in London. This former site of London’s first home for abandoned children and simultaneously of London’s first public art gallery, The Foundling Hospital became London’s first public playground, Coram’s Fields, in 1936. Coram’s Field is a seven acre, open access playground in the heart of London. This magnificent haven for children is fenced in, with only one gate, making it the perfect place for mums to let their children run off and really play. The site boasts spacious grassy areas, several climbing frames, sand boxes with climbing apparatus, swings, animals in pens, sports fields and an adventure playground for older children. In the middle of the park is a large paddling pool for hot summer days. If a safe, varied playground were not enough, there is an amazing coffee stand that specialises in Austrian baked goods at a very reasonable price. Adults are only allowed in Coram’s field if they are accompanied by a child. The park opens daily at 9AM. The sports fields are available for hire from 2PM on, during term time.
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I look after the day-to-day running of ReallyKidFriendly.com, as well as some geeky stuff behind the scenes. Thanks to my two boisterous rascals (aged 4 and 5), I have become an expert in soft play areas, parks, energetic music classes, and where to get a stiff drink once the kids have gone to bed. Really – ask me anything! 
A breathing space in the centre of London.
This is a great park established by a visionary benefactor many years ago for the sole use of children. If you don’t have one with you, you can’t get in! Not sure I would make this a destination in it’s own right, but if you are out and about in London and need somewhere to picnic or let off steam for a few hours, this is a great choice. There is plenty of equipment dotted around for kids of all ages, plus a huge paddling pool to which my one year old was magnetically drawn in the sunshine. There is also a pretty substantial petting zoo with a wide variety of animals and the whole place just has a relaxed, positive and fun atmosphere. It’s free to get in and must be one of the few places in central London where you can get up close to a sheep!
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While Coram’s Fields is a destination in and of itself, the really nice part about it is its proximity to the British Museum. We have been to the British Museum several times with our now three and a half year old over the years, and I do not have much fun bringing her there. Its not that it’s not child-friendly, it’s that it is always packed with tourists and you really do need to keep a very close eye on little ones so they don’t wander off into the crowd or touch the artefacts! You can use the British Museum as back up if it rains when you would like to go to Coram’s field if they playgroup is filled, or you can just go there after for a picnic and a play. Read more of my reviews on London-Baby.com
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