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Dukes Meadows

📍 London, Greater London

★4.6(308 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Spacious outdoor playground along the Thames between Chiswick Bridge and the recreation ground. Includes paddling pool, playground equipment, pram-friendly paths, picnic grass, and cafe facilities. Free entry for all ages.

✓ Free entry✓ Paddling pool✓ Riverside walks✓ Dog friendly✓ Cafe on site✓ Spacious grounds

🏆 Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with children of all ages on warm days — the paddling pool, playground, and open grass give different age groups space to spread out. Dog-friendly with river walks that extend naturally beyond the main play area. Works as a half-day or full-day outing with cafe and toilet facilities on site.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Bring swimmers and towels on hot days to use the paddling pool
⏰The Thames towpath from the site connects to longer riverside walks
đŸŽŸī¸Fruit trees are scattered across the grounds — worth exploring
🚗Access the riverside section via the footbridge under Barnes railway bridge

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.6
★★★★★

308 Google reviews

G Reviews from Google

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Rita Da silva

3 years ago

★★★★★

“Lovely place to take the kids! There have a coffee and toilets and playground also perfect for family”

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Lucy Dowling

a year ago

★★★★★

“Lovely playground! Have lots of space and equipment for children to play on!”

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Paula

8 years ago

★★★★★

“Lovely place for a hot day, especially for families with little children as there is a paddling pool, a cafe and a playground all in one area. Great for walking dogs as there is plenty of grass, or for a walk along the Thames. Cute fruit trees growing all around.”

đŸ’Ŧ What parents mention

Riverside and open spacePaddling pool accessCafe and toiletsDog and pram friendly

Overview

Dukes Meadows stretches along the riverside between Chiswick Bridge and the recreation ground, connected by a footbridge under Barnes railway bridge. The site combines a paddling pool, playground equipment, extensive grass areas for picnics, and a cafe. Fruit trees dot the grounds, and the Thames towpath extends the visit for walkers.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday08:30 – 19:10
Tuesday08:30 – 19:10
Wednesday08:30 – 19:10
Thursday08:30 – 19:10
Friday08:30 – 19:10
Saturday08:00 – 19:10
Sunday08:00 – 19:10

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