Holland Park
London W8 6LU
Holland Park is the largest park in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, with grassy areas, woodlands, and formal gardens. There are plenty of sports facilities and some play areas, including a separate area for under-8s, an Ecology centre, and a child friendly cafe. The Ecology Centre at Holland Park runs a series of events, activities and educational visits and workshops for schools. They also run a wildlife club for children, creative and outdoorsy holiday activities for 5 – 10 year olds, and a full programme of events for all ages.New parents also have the opportunity to meet other mothers and socialise as well as getting in shape safely with the Pushy Parents buggy fitness class on Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. (£5 per session). The walks are ideal whether you are a new mother who has just completed your postnatal check or someone with a baby under 18 months who wants to tone up and lose weight.
Opening Hours: 7.30am until 30 minutes before dusk
Website: Visit Holland Park website
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About the Author: AnneE
Anne has two adorable kids and a love of all things South West… so look out for her tips on everything from Devon and Cornwall to Wimbledon and Clapham. She has checked out lots of the indoor play centres, parks and gardens on the website, and can always be relied on for great tips on travelling with kids. 
Located at the western end of Kensington High Street, Holland Park is a giant park filled with different areas to take toddlers to. If you walk into Holland Park from High Street Kensington, to the left of the sports field is a great children’s area, with large sand pits, climbing frames and swings. Just past the Holland House is a terraced garden that is great to let little ones wander around. It is not fully enclosed, but pedestrian friendly.
The Japanese Gardens are next on the path where they have a koi pond and waterfall. I would not take two toddlers alone in this area as it is difficult enough keeping one out of the water. Beyond this area, to the right, is the Holland Park adventure playground. This area is really for older kids, younger ones are not supposed to be in there. Keeping that in mind, it is worth a short wander through just to see the amazing play apparatus and perhaps have a turn on the giant tire swing.
Next to the adventure playground is an enclosed play area for little ones. In between all of these areas friendly peacock roam about the park. There is also a youth hostel in the park that hosts different children’s activities as well as the ecology centre. The cafe has good food for children and adults.
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