Kensington Memorial Park
Kensington Memorial Park covers 2.7 hectares of green space and was opened to the public in 1926. It was created as a tribute to the people who had given their lives in World War I. The park is home to lovely perimeter and poplar trees and avenues as well as beautiful green lawns and circular rose beds. It's a great park for the family to visit, with it's wide range of features and activities to do.
Playgrounds
There are two children's play areas. One of them is catered for younger children that has a sandpit to play in. The second one is designed for older kids who want to be more adventurous and explore the different features like the climbing frame that has been made in the shape of a space rocket, a merry-go-round etc. The seasonal water play facility is probably the most attractive feature of the park where kids can have lots of fun splashing around in pool and playing with the 33 interactive water features such as sprays built in the ground. This is perfect for those hot summer days!
There's also the option to play tennis in the tennis courts as well as football and cricket, great for sporty children!
Food & Drink
Bring your own food and packed lunches and have a nice picnic in the outdoors in the family garden that offers picnic tables. There is a small kiosk next to the water play facility that is open during the summer months that sell a variety of delicious hot and cold foods. The Refreshments Cafe also serves a variety of foods like sandwiches, toasties, salads etc as well as cakes and ice-cream and many others.
Toilets
There are toilets with disabled access as well as baby changing facilities.
Opening times
7.30am until dusk.
Getting there
You can get to the park by public transport and visit the TFL (Transport for London) website to plan your journey easily, knowing which bus or train to take at which times. The postcode is W10 6BZ which you can use to help you to get there using a map or GPS device.
- By Tube / Train: The closest tube stations are Ladbroke Grove, Latimer Road and White City.
- By Bus: 7, 52, 220, 316
https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks/kensington-memorial-park