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Providing a cornucopia of facilities to delight its young patrons, the
Bloomsbury-located Coram’s Fields is one of the most child-friendly open
spaces in central London. Set on the former site of Thomas Coram’s
Foundling Hospital, which was established in 1747 as a sanctuary for
unwanted babies, Coram’s Fields continues to protect children by
enforcing a strict policy that only permits adults to enter if
accompanied by a child under 16. The children's park on this beautiful
walled garden site is simply the best for miles around. There's an
enormous sandpit and all sorts of toddler climbing frames, see saws and
swings on the east side. There’s also an city farm and an adventure
playground for the older kids with a zip wire, tunnel slide and lots of
climbing equipment made out of natural materials. Robust ride-on toys
come out during certain periods, and kids adore making the most of this
large and beautiful inner city space on borrowed wheels. While their
offspring explore the safe environs of the park, parents can sit back
with a cup of tea purchased from the playground’s friendly café (which
is open from March to October).