Coram's Fields

Parks and gardens

Playground

United Kingdom

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Time Out says

Wed Jun 20 2012

Thomas Coram established the Foundling Hospital for abandoned children on this spot in 1747. Part of the old estate now houses the Foundling Museum, a thoughtful retelling of the story of Thomas Coram and his charity’s vast achievements. The Foundling Hospital building was demolished in the 1920s, when it moved to the countryside. Newspaper proprietor Lord Rothermere donated funds to create a children’s park on this beautiful walled garden site, which 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 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.

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Venue location

Address:
Coram's Fields 93 Guilford St
United Kingdom
London
WC1N 1DN

Phone:
020 7837 6138
Website:
www.coramsfields.org
Opening hours:
9am-dusk daily
Transport:
Tube: Russell Sq
Map
1. Coram's Fields
  - 93 Guilford St
    United Kingdom
    London
    WC1N 1DN
  - 020 7837 6138
  - www.coramsfields.org
  - 51.523545,-0.120059