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Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
One of England's most popular children's playgrounds is about to get MUCH better
Plus, the award-winning English attraction with a 'one-of-a-kind' indoor play zone and its own campsite PLAY TIME One of England's most popular children's playgrounds is about to get MUCH better ONE of the most famous and loved children's parks in the country, will soon be getting a £3million upgrade. The Princess Diana Memorial playground in Kensington Gardens, London, which is regularly named among the best play parks in England, is having some of its most popular parts replaced. Advertisement 4 The Princess Diana Memorial playground in Kensington Gardens will get a £3million upgrade this year Credit: The Royal Parks/Timberplay 4 It will include a new treehouse encampment and tunnel slide Credit: The Royal Parks/Timberplay 4 There will also be greater accessibility in the park Credit: The Royal Parks/Timberplay According to Royal Parks - who manage the playpark - the improvements will retain "the characteristics of the existing Peter Pan-inspired playground". The much-loved Galleon will be replaced will be a new ship in the centre of the park with an additional lookout platform and a tunnel slide. The Galleon will also feature interactive play elements such as a 'Captain's Wheel', and musical and sensory features. There will also be a new treehouses encampment, with three climbable towers, talk tubes, a tunnel slide and a see-saw bridge. Advertisement The Treehouse Encampment will include social and interactive features such as musical equipment. The park's Mermaid Fountain will also get a redesign, with a sand play area and dams and gates for kids to play with in the water. The new equipment will be made out from timber from sustainably managed forests. The site will also have improved accessibility, with wheelchair-friendly spaces in both the Galleon and the Treehouse Encampment. Advertisement Andy Williams, park manager for Kensington Gardens, said: "This free-to-access playground has a special place in millions of children's hearts across the globe, and it's about to get even better. "Working with play specialist providers, our own landscape teams, and the local community we have developed proposals that will continue to make this playground an experience like no other. Lilidorei is the biggest adventure playground in the UK "The planned accessibility improvements will mean that the playground is open and welcoming to all children." Work will start in autumn of this year, and is expected to be complete by spring 2026. Advertisement The park originally opened in 2000 to commemorate Princess Diana, who once resided in Kensington Palace nearby. In total, the park welcomes over one million visitors a year. There is also the National Trust's largest adventure playground that mums say is 'a day trip in itself' and is also a Hollywood film set. Plus, the award-winning English attraction has 'one-of-a-kind' indoor play zone and its own campsite. Advertisement
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
One of England's most popular children's playgrounds is about to get MUCH better
ONE of the most famous and loved children's parks in the country, will soon be getting a £3million upgrade. The Princess Diana Memorial playground in Kensington Gardens, London, which is regularly named among the best play parks in England, is having some of its most popular parts replaced. 4 The Princess Diana Memorial playground in Kensington Gardens will get a £3million upgrade this year Credit: The Royal Parks/Timberplay 4 It will include a new treehouse encampment and tunnel slide Credit: The Royal Parks/Timberplay 4 There will also be greater accessibility in the park Credit: The Royal Parks/Timberplay According to Royal Parks - who manage the The much-loved Galleon will be replaced will be a new ship in the centre of the park with an additional lookout platform and a The Galleon will also feature interactive play elements such as a 'Captain's Wheel', and musical and sensory features . There will also be a new treehouses encampment, with three climbable towers, talk tubes, a tunnel slide and a see-saw bridge. Read more on playparks The The park's Mermaid Fountain will also get a redesign, with a sand play area and dams and gates for kids to play with in the water. The new equipment will be made out from timber from sustainably managed forests. The site will also have improved accessibility, with wheelchair-friendly spaces in both the Galleon and the Treehouse Encampment. Most read in News Travel Andy Williams, park manager for Kensington Gardens, said: "This free-to-access playground has a special place in millions of children's hearts across the globe, and it's about to get even better. "Working with play specialist providers, our own landscape teams, and the local community we have developed proposals that will continue to make this Lilidorei is the biggest adventure playground in the UK "The planned accessibility improvements will mean that the playground is open and welcoming to all children." Work will start in autumn of this year, and is expected to be complete by spring 2026. The park originally opened in 2000 to commemorate Princess Diana , who once resided in In total, the park welcomes over one million visitors a year. There is also the Plus, the 4 It is expected to be complete by spring/summer 2026 Credit: The Royal Parks/Timberplay
BBC News
25-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
Cyclists urged to slow down in London's Royal Parks
The Royal Parks charity has launched a campaign encouraging cyclists to be more considerate and stick to the speed limits in the Considerate Cycling campaign follows several incidents in the parks, the charity said, with the aim to enhance safety and improve the park experience for all campaign also comes after a recent research found almost three-quarters of pedestrians surveyed in London had witnessed or experienced a near miss, or collision, with a Fyans, from the London Cycling Campaign, said: "While cyclists riding too fast are annoying and can undeniably be dangerous, the biggest cause of road danger to anyone inside a Royal Park remains drivers." The survey, which was conducted in February and consulted 2,005 found 72% regarded "people cycling without due care and attention" as the main concern as a 86% of people said the 20mph vehicle speed limit in central London should also apply to bicycles, which are currently campaign will run through the spring and summer is backed by a new code of conduct that all cyclists entering the parks should adhere to, regardless of whether they are commuting, exercising or exploring the parks recreationally, the charity said. New signage is also displayed across the Royal Parks in high-traffic areas, with a new cycling online hub on the charity's website. 'Behave better' Darren Share, from The Royal Parks charity, said: "Cyclists must understand the impact their speed can have on others, which is why it is crucial that they comply with the park regulations, and we are asking people to stay within the vehicle speed limits in the parks."The safety of all visitors is our top priority. By encouraging cyclists to slow down, respect the park environment and be considerate of others, we hope to foster a culture of respect and a safer, more enjoyable experience for all park visitors whether on two feet or two wheels."Tom Fyans, from the London Cycling Campaign, added: "Paying attention to your speed when cycling is sensible and shows respect to others around you. "Everyone needs to be sensible, everyone needs to behave better, everyone should be safe - and The Royal Parks needs to keep the focus on reducing road danger for everyone."
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BST Hyde Park's free Open House set to return with films, music, sports and food
BST Hyde Park's free Open House event is back for 2025. Running for eight days in total, the event will take place across two weeks, from Monday, June 30, to Thursday, July 3, and from Monday, July 7, to Thursday, July 10. The event features a variety of activities and entertainment options for all ages. Organisers promise summer vibes, community spirit, and something for everyone (Image: @sophiajcarey-47) The open-air cinema, presented by British Airways, is set to screen films like The Garfield Movie, Thelma, The Goonies, Wicked Singalong, The Fall Guy, Fly Me to the Moon, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and Dune Part Two. The screenings will take place each evening, with free entry on a first-come-first-served basis. DJ and presenter Kennedy Taylor will kick off the event on the Rainbow Stage on Monday, June 30. South London Samba, a collective of carnival drummers and acrobats, will also perform on the same day. Open House includes Pride celebrations, Brainiac science show, and Bongo's Bingo (Image: BST 2019) On Tuesday, July 1, the legendary Trojan Sounds System will take the stage. The London-based collective, reformed in 2004, is known for its contribution to sound system culture. The House Gospel Choir will perform on Thursday, July 3, as part of the Pride in London celebrations. Drag queen DJ performer TeTe Bang will also entertain the crowd on the same day. The Brixton Chamber Orchestra will perform their Disco Orchestrated show on Monday, July 7. The electronic outfit Dub Pistols will make their debut appearance at the Open House on Tuesday, July 8. The band, founded in 1996, is a symbol of London's hybrid music scene. A Bongo's Bingo Party is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9. On Thursday, July 10, the popular TV show Brainiac Remixed will take the audience on a journey into the world of science. For sports enthusiasts, Lord's Community Cricket and Park Sports Tennis will offer activities each week. The Open House event also includes a variety of street food options, pop-up bars, and live streaming of Wimbledon on a big screen. Families can enjoy a range of activities, including tennis and cricket, among others. In collaboration with The Royal Parks, the free programme is scheduled between three weekends of music, headlined by Olivia Rodrigo, Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan, Sabrina Carpenter, Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts, Stevie Wonder, and Jeff Lynne's ELO. For more information on all free, pre-bookable, and paid activities, visit the full schedule at The Open House event aims to bring a taste of summer to the heart of Hyde Park, providing a variety of entertainment options for all age groups. Whether you're a film enthusiast, a sports lover, or someone looking to enjoy live music performances, the Open House event has something for everyone. The event is organised in collaboration with The Royal Parks, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees.
