Seletar with Kids: Aeroplane Playground, Seletar Aerospace Park Cafes, Plane Spotting & More!

Head to Seletar Aerospace Park for family fun! With Wheeler’s Estate at Seletar Oval and other Seletar Aerospace Park cafes (including one in an aircraft hangar), the aeroplane playground and Seletar Airport for plane spotting!

Seletar Aerospace Park (pronounced ‘selita’ or ‘se-lay-ta’ in case you didn’t know) has something for everyone! The Oval at Seletar has a great aeroplane-themed playground for kids, plus there are family-friendly cafes in Seletar Aerospace Park and restaurants like Wheeler’s Estate, Wildseed Cafe, and an aeroplane-themed restaurant with robot waiters! Seletar airfield was originally a military airbase of the British Royal Air Force – the heritage black and white bungalows that were once the homes of Royal Air Force staff remain dotted around Seletar Aerospace Park. Kids will love plane spotting with Seletar Airport nearby, and then there’s cycling routes, kayaking, fishing and birdwatching around Seletar Reservoir. With a real off-the-beaten-track feel, Seletar makes a fun family day trip. Here’s our Seletar Aerospace Park guide to help you plan your day out!

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Family Guide to Seletar Aerospace Park

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Restaurants & Cafes at Seletar Aerospace Park

The Oval at Seletar, Park Lane defines a sprawling cluster of black and white ex-Royal Air Force bungalows that have been spruced up and turned into lovely colonial-style restaurants and cafes at Seletar Aerospace Park, reminiscent of Dempsey. The surrounding streets conjure up old England with names like Oxford Street and Piccadilly Street. Here’s our pick of the restaurants and cafes in Seletar Aerospace Park and its surrounds.

1. Wheeler’s Estate

Wheeler’s Estate has a stunning expansive lawn overlooking Seletar Aerospace Park where the kids can play at the nearby Seletar Aerospace Park playground. There is alfresco dining over weekend brunch, plus dinners of pizzas, Australian-style steaks, fish and chips, and burgers. Check out if there’s a band playing if you fancy sipping on craft beer as you listen to live music while kids play on the lawn or playground nearby.

Wheeler’s Estate, 2 Park Lane, Seletar Aerospace Park, Singapore 798386, www.wheelersestate.com

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2. The Summerhouse

The Summerhouse is a cafe at Seletar Aerospace Park, set in a beautifully restored black-and-white colonial bungalow that once housed an RAF commander. This cafe offers a unique countryside escape with three distinct dining concepts. On the ground floor, Wildseed Café & Bar is a pet-friendly spot serving hearty brunches, pastries and local coffee by day, and grilled bites with live music by night. Upstairs, Botanico is a farm-to-table concept cafe in Seletar Aerospace Park, offering modern Asian grill dishes crafted from produce grown in their edible garden and sourced from local kelongs. If you’re celebrating a special occasion, we highly recommend booking one of the air-conditioned Garden Domes which is perfect for intimate dinners or celebrations.

The Summerhouse and Au Balcon, 3 Park Lane, Seletar Aerospace Park, Singapore 798387, http://thesummerhouse.sg/

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3. Wildseed Cafe

Wildseed Café opens at 8am, making it a convenient stop for dog walkers and families in Seletar Aerospace Park. As part of The Summerhouse, this pet-friendly cafe in Seletar Aerospace Park offers freshly-roasted coffee, floral cakes and pastries, and hearty weekend brunch options such as Eggs Benedict and Big Pan Breakfasts.

Wildseed, 3 Park Lane, Seletar Aerospace Park, Singapore 798387, www.wildseedcafe.sg

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4. Hangar66 Cafe

Looking for something different? Why not dine in an aircraft hangar? Hangar66 Cafe is an aeroplane-themed cafe within Seletar Aerospace Park. Here you can chow on casual Western fare while plane-spotting private jets at Seletar Airport. The floors look like a runway, and the main dining area has a prime view of a working hangar where planes are kept. Look out for the gyroplane, which makes for a great photo-op. Hangar66 Cafe is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Hangar66 Cafe, #01-01, WOA Aviation Hangar66, 66 Seletar Aerospace Park View, Singapore 797509, www.facebook.com/hangar66cafe

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5. Chow Cute Cafe

This cute very casual dog-friendly cafe within Seletar Aerospace Park is where to head if you are with your furkids! The menu is casual, offering a range of dishes that include pasta, fish and chips, and chicken wings. What’s super cute is the pet menu for your pooch! There’s also a groomer on site and an alfresco seating area overlooking the green where the house parrot usually perches.

Chow Cute Cafe, 16 The Oval, Seletar Aerospace Park, Singapore 797873

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6. Young’s Bar & Restaurant

Young’s Bar & Restaurant is situated at The Oval in Seletar Aerospace Park and this cafe offers laid-back Modern European cuisine; think truffle fries, mussel pots, buttermilk chicken schnitzel and steak with mashed potatoes as well as high teas.

Young’s Bar & Restaurant, 3 Hyde Park Gate, The Oval @ Seletar Aerospace Park, www.facebook.com/YoungsBarRestaurant

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7. Restaurant 5 by Sans Facon

French food seems to be the order of the day at at this cafe in Seletar Aerospace Park! 5 by Sans Facon is a French restaurant set in a black and white colonial building. Dine on Duck confit, open-face sandwiches, and steak frites in a tranquil alfresco setting. 5 by Sans Facon is closed on Tuesdays.

5 by Sans Facon, 5 The Oval @ Seletar Aerospace Park, Singapore 797863, www.facebook.com/5bySansFacon

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8.  Cinder Steakhouse

Cinder Steakhouse is the go-to spot for quality steaks in Seletar, located on the second floor of Wheeler’s Estate. Signature cuts include the 150-day barley-fed porterhouse and the impressive 1.4kg grain-fed tomahawk steak, both expertly grilled for a perfect char. The menu also features crowd favourites like pan-fried foie gras, beef carpaccio, and indulgent desserts such as sticky date pudding. Complement your meal with a selection from their extensive wine list, which features over 200 labels curated to pair with their premium meats.

Cinder Steakhouse, Level 2, Seletar Aerospace Park, 2 Park Lane, Singapore 798386, www.cindersteakhouse.com

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9. Chingu

Korean BBQ is the name of the game here. Chingu offers a smokeless, open-grill tabletop Korean BBQ experience! They have several platters available for sharing. Grill your own dry-aged beef, pork, USDA-Primes and rib-eye steak.

Chingu @ The Oval, 7 The Oval, Seletar Aerospace Park, Singapore 797865, www.chingu.com.sg

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Seletar Aerospace Park: Activities & Things to Do

1. Play at Seletar Aerospace Park’s Aeroplane Playground

This wonderful Seletar Aerospace Park playground right outside Wheelers Estate features two play areas suitable for toddlers and older children.

From a colourful propeller plane play structure, to air traffic control tower slides to a helipad merry-go-round and swings; the Seletar Aerospace Park playground is bang on the theme, being next to Seletar Airport.

Seletar Aerospace Park playground also has a smaller jet plane structure that is suitable for younger kids and the swings have bucket seats. An interesting feature of this playground is the Giant Aeroplane floor game!

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2. Go Plane Spotting at Seletar Airport

On the fringes of the Seletar Aerospace Park near the Hyde Park gate is the Seletar Airspace. The long stroller and wheelchair-friendly boardwalk, parallel to Seletar Airport is a lovely spot to watch private jets and hangars. With lots of little benches that look like origami paper aeroplanes placed along the manicured walkway, one can admire the aeroplanes from afar. You may be able to catch a few planes take off!

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3. Explore Seletar Aerospace Park

Take a relaxing walk through the lush green estate of Seletar Aerospace Park. The beautiful black and white bungalows that dot the grounds were former RAF personnel residences but today mainly house restaurants and cafes.

Seletar Aerospace Park, 2 Park Lane, Singapore 798386

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4. Visit Hampstead Wetlands Park

Did you know there’s a wetlands right in the middle of the Seletar Aerospace Park? Hampstead Wetlands Park is a rustic green sanctuary of over three hectares located at JTC’s Seletar Aerospace Park. This former marshland area now has a garden and pond with observatory decks for birdwatching and wildlife spotting – look out for the White-throated Kingfisher and dragonflies.

Hampstead Wetlands Park, 1 Baker Street, Singapore 799977

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5. Explore Lower Seletar Reservoir

Close by to Seletar Aerospace Park is Lower Seletar Reservoir. There are wooden viewing platforms and boardwalks for getting up close to the water. Take your binoculars and look out for birds and monitor lizards.

Lower Seletar Reservoir, bounded by Yishun Ave 1 and Lentor Avenue

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6. Water fountains for kids at Lower Seletar Reservoir

There’s a lovely water playground right next to Lower Seletar Reservoir called the Family Bay area complete with water jets and fountains for little ones to cool off. Enjoy the breeze coming off the water while the kids play, look out for performances at the new performance stage, or just wander along the jetty to take in the views of the Lower Seletar Reservoir.

Lower Seletar Reservoir, Family Bay

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7. Go Kayaking or Fishing

Rent kayaks from the Lower Seletar Water Sports Centre. Camelot offers kayaking introductory programmes for $25 per person on weekends, as well as single and double kayak rentals starting from $14. If kayaking isn’t your thing try fishing at the jetty for a chance to catch large snakeheads.

Camelot, Lower Seletar Water Sports Centre

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8. Rower’s Bay Park

Head north along Yishun Ave 1 to Rower’s Bay where you can stretch your legs along the lovely boardwalks. The lookout pavilion is where you’ll get a close-up view of the wetlands. Lower Seletar Park is a popular spot for kayaking and dragon-boating or you can just try your luck at bird spotting – we hear kingfishers and Grey Herons are often spotted here!

Rower’s Bay Park, Seletar Club Road, Singapore 798273

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9.  Seletar Fishing Village

Singapore’s last fishing village is probably one of Seletar’s best-kept secrets. Bring your camera (it’s a popular spot for nature photographers at sunset) and look out for the kampung huts and the wooden jetty.

Seletar Fishing Village, Seletar North Link, Singapore 797445

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How to get to Seletar Aerospace Park

Car: Drive via Bukit Panjang Road through CTE and then SLE/TPE, then exit into Seletar Aerospace Drive. Parking is available at The Oval.

Bus: Alight at Sengkang MRT, then take Bus 103, 102, or 117 to Seletar Aerospace Park. Stop at “Before/After Baker Street” or “JTC Aviation One.”

Where: The Oval @ Seletar Aerospace Park, 3 Park Lane, Singapore 798387

And there you have it – a little family adventure in Seletar Aerospace Park awaits.

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