Play Day in Walthamstow Town Square
Walthamstow Town Square, High Street, London, E17 7JN
Children can try space hoppers, hula hoops and skipping ropes, follow play trails, and join in chalk drawing and painting.
Baby and toddler outings in Walthamstow
Ideas for babies and toddlers—not every outing suits both. Check each listing’s age guidance and facilities.
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Wednesday 28 Oct
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St James Park Walthamstow
Walthamstow
St James Park offers a large open area and separate play provision for under-5s, under-7s and under-12s.
Under-5s, under-7s and under-12s play areas
4.6/5 · Google · 484 reviews
What visitors say: Visitors highlight the children's play area, and one grandparent enjoys walking the paths with a pushchair. Picnics and tree-lined routes also get positive mentions. That grandparent liked the park despite finding the grass dry and yellow during their August visit.
Thomas Gamuel Park
Walthamstow
Let younger children use the under-5s play area while older children have under-12s play provision.
Under-5s and under-12s play areas
4.3/5 · Google · 363 reviews
What visitors say: One returning visitor describes enjoyable visits but says older children on bikes sometimes disturbed the calm, including aggressive behaviour towards each other. They did not report aggression towards the other children. Another recent visitor's verdict was simply that the park was okay.
Guides & inspiration
A family day in Walthamstow: art, sandpits and room to play
Plan a Walthamstow family outing around Lloyd Park, William Morris Gallery or a smaller playground, with library and class ideas for another day.
Baby and toddler outings in East London: match the plan to the stage
Plan for pre-walkers, toddlers and older siblings, with Discover’s 0–2 sensory room, library rhymes, outdoor play and the true cost of toddler classes.
Free family outings in East London: art, library sessions and outdoor games
A practical budget plan for Walthamstow, Chingford, Leytonstone, Leyton, Forest Gate and Stratford, separating free activities from trials and paid-entry extras.