Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground to receive £3m upgrade
The Peter Pan-themed playground in Kensington Gardens opened in 2000, marking what would have been the princess’s 39th birthday.
A memorial playground dedicated to the late Diana, Princess of Wales which is visited by more than a million people a year is to close for six months while its ageing features are replaced.
The Royal Parks charity said it will spend £3 million on the playground in Kensington Gardens close to Kensington Palace, Diana’s former London home.
A pirate ship will be replaced by a new galleon which will be more accessible for youngsters of all abilities.
The Royal Parks said the plans will “retain the characteristics of the existing Peter Pan-inspired playground but will provide more accessible and inclusive play, as well as challenging physical play, so that children of all abilities can enjoy creative and imaginative play together”.
