Play is an essential part of every child’s life and is vital for the enjoyment of childhood as well as social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

Play England works to give children and young people in England regular access to free, inclusive, local play provision and play space.

For all play-related and Play England queries, please contact us. You can also contact our media office here.

Play is an essential part of every child’s life and is vital for the enjoyment of childhood as well as social, emotional, intellectual and ...

People with diverse skills delivering our vision of a society where all children have the freedom and space to play throughout childhood.

Want to support free, local, inclusive play for children and young people? The most effective way is to join Play England today.

Play England organises and contributes to a number of networks and forums to promote debate and improve practice in play.

Our Strategic Advisory Board and members have an important role in steering our work and strategic direction.

Play England is part of the charity NCB. Our work would not be possible without the valued support of our funders.

Play England is part of the Free Time Consortium, a collective of organisations working together to increase freedom to play.