National Play Conference & Awards 2026 | 8-9 October | University of Warwick | Book Now!

National Play Conference & Awards 2026 | 8-9 October | University of Warwick | Book Now!

England’s National Charity for Play

Our vision is a society where all children have the freedom to play

Our mission is to make play a normal, accepted and visible part of everyday life again

Our objective is to restore a play-based childhood for all children in England by 2035

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Latest News

News
Nominations open for the inaugural National Play Awards 2026
Nominations open for the inaugural National Play Awards 2026
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Play England welcomes stronger protections for play in the new NPPF
Play England welcomes stronger protections for play in the new NPPF
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PlayNation Magazine: Issue 4 (2026)
PlayNation Magazine: Issue 4 (2026)
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Play England and Play Their Way call for new PM to revive National Play Strategy
Play England and Play Their Way call for new PM to revive National Play Strategy
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Play England takes the case for play to BBC Breakfast
Play England takes the case for play to BBC Breakfast
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Playday 2026 - play here, there and everywhere
Playday 2026 - play here, there and everywhere
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Open nominations: Two Elected Directors (Trustees)
Open nominations: Two Elected Directors (Trustees)
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Tom Hayes MP to speak at the National Play Conference
Tom Hayes MP to speak at the National Play Conference
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Disabled children are being denied equal access to play
Disabled children are being denied equal access to play
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OPEN LETTER - Dear Prime Minister: Let’s finish what we started!
OPEN LETTER - Dear Prime Minister: Let’s finish what we started!
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