City of Westminster Begin Roll Out of Play Streets

City of Westminster begin roll out of Play Streets

Westminster has launched the first of three new Play Streets in Northumberland Place in Bayswater, which will now be closed to traffic on certain evenings and weekends to give children more space to play outdoors. Play Streets temporarily restrict vehicle access to create safer, cleaner environments where children can play and families can socialise. These schemes are community-led, with residents and parents deciding activities and local volunt…

Westminster launches new ‘Play Streets’

Westminster launches new ‘Play Streets’ Emma Butler Tue, 05/08/2025 - 16:08 Children in Westminster will have more space to play outside following the launch of the first of three new 'Play Streets' in the city. From today, Northumberland Place, in Bayswater, will regularly be closed to traffic at evenings and weekends to make more, safe, outdoor space for local children. A Play Street temporarily limits traffic on selected roads so that communi…