Overview
- Royal Parks confirms a £3 million refurbishment of the Kensington Gardens playground after equipment reached the end of its life.
- The 12‑metre wooden galleon, built in Frasdorf by Timberplay with Richter Spielgerate, includes a tunnel slide, two crow's nests and ramped access to the main deck.
- Mountain larch from sustainably managed Bavarian Alpine forests was chosen for natural strength and rot resistance without chemical treatment.
- The redesign adds a new treehouse, an updated water play zone and a dedicated under‑threes area.
- Closed since autumn 2025, the UK’s most visited playground is slated to welcome families again in summer 2026 beside Kensington Palace.