Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground
51°30′33″N 0°11′18″W / 51.50917°N 0.18833°W / 51.50917; -0.18833
The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground is a memorial to Diana, Princess of Wales, in Kensington Gardens, in The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London.
It was erected after her death at a cost of £1.7 million[1] on the site of the existing Peter Pan children's playground which had been founded in the time of JM Barrie (author of Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens), but it is larger and more elaborate than the original. The design, by LUC (Land Use Consultants), was inspired by Barrie's Peter Pan. Its most prominent feature is a full-scale wooden pirate ship which serves as a climbing area for children, and is surrounded by sand in which they can play. Other features include slides, swings, and an area designed for those with disabilities, including fragrant plants and sound features (for those with visual disabilities). The playground is an example of a "natural play" concept, designed to stimulate children's imagination, sense of adventure, and to encourage them to challenge their physical and mental powers.
It is at the north western corner of Kensington Gardens, in sight of the Princess's former residence at Kensington Palace. It is adjacent to the Broad Walk of Kensington Gardens.
Further reading
- Sully, Nicole (2010). "Memorials incognito: The candle, the drain and the cabbage patch for Diana, Princess of Wales". ARQ: Architectural Research Quarterly. 12 (2): 115–28. doi:10.1017/S1359135510000734.
References
- ^ "Royals shun Diana memorial". BBC News. 30 June 2000. Retrieved 26 June 2008.
External links
- Official webpage on the Royal Parks website, including some photographs.
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