Overview
- Gates close on Monday, November 3, 2025, with the last visiting day on Sunday, November 2, and reopening targeted for summer 2026.
- The Royal Parks says 25 years of heavy use have left core structures beyond repair, necessitating full replacement.
- A new galleon will feature an additional crow’s nest, a tunnel slide and ramped access to the main deck for wheelchair users.
- A three-tower woodland-style treehouse will offer varied climbing challenges along with musical instruments and communication tubes.
- The redesign includes a 12 metre stone-covered crocodile with controllable dams, a refreshed under-3s area, wider paths and wheelchair spaces, and sustainably sourced timber, with funding from The Royal Parks plus private and public donations.