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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

An outdoor park-gardens in Greater London

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Today: heavy drizzle · 16°C

A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration

Setting
Outdoor
Entry
Free / cheap · GBP
Who for
Toddler-friendly · Ages 0–18+

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A sprawling 560-acre park built for the London 2012 Olympics, now a vibrant public space with something for every age. Families love the adventure playgrounds, especially the Tumbling Bay playground with its sandpits, slides, and water play features. The park also offers the ArcelorMittal Orbit tower with the world's longest tunnel slide, plus wide open lawns, cycle paths, and canals for walking.

Highlights for kids:
The Slide at the Orbit: a 178m corkscrew slide from 80m high
Tumbling Bay playground (ages 2-15) with inclusive equipment
London Aquatics Centre for swimming (book ahead)
Pedal-boat hire on the waterways
Regular family events and festivals

Ages: Suitable for toddlers through teens. Facilities include cafes, picnic spots, free toilets with baby-changing, and easy access by tube (Stratford). Most of the park is free, but some attractions require tickets (e.g., Orbit slide costs around £16 for adults/kids).

Area:Greater London

What parents should know

A sprawling 560-acre park built for the London 2012 Olympics, now a vibrant public space with something for every age.

Best timing

Book London Aquatics Centre in advance

Swimming sessions at the Aquatics Centre need booking ahead, especially during school holidays and weekends.

Playground

Tumbling Bay is ideal for toddlers and young children

This inclusive playground suits ages 2-15 with sandpits, slides, and water play. Perfect for younger children to burn energy.

Clothing

Bring a change of clothes for water play

Tumbling Bay has water features that will get children wet. Pack spare clothes and consider nappies for younger toddlers.

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Opening hours

Monday12am – 11:59pm

Tuesday12am – 11:59pm

Wednesday12am – 11:59pm

Thursday12am – 11:59pm

Friday12am – 11:59pm

Saturday12am – 11:59pm

Sunday12am – 11:59pm

Park is open 24 hours daily and free to enter. Individual venues within the park (ArcelorMittal Orbit, London Aquatics Centre, etc.) have separate opening hours. South Park Waterworks Fountains run 10:00-17:00 daily.