Virgin Media O2 opens new futuristic children’s playground in Central London - how to visit

A new ‘first-of-it’s-kind’ playground has opened up in the centre of London to give a glimpse into what the future could look like for children’s play. The playground, which has been installed by Virgin Media O2 will challenge children to create their own musical track by interacting with swings, slides and climbing frames - all powered by Virgin Media O2’s gigabit broadband and 5G mobile networks.

Combining traditional play with connectivity, ‘The Connected Playground’ was inspired by new research into parents’ opinions on how their children play and the role of technology in children’s development. The research found that seven in 10 British parents believe children should have more exposure to playgrounds modernised with technology.