Things To Do in London
with Your Kids
Whether it's a rainy Tuesday or a bank holiday weekend, we've sorted the best activities, free days out, parks, soft play and family spots across every corner of London.
This Weekend
Top picks for dads doing London this weekend
Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre
Southwark (Peckham)
Royal Parks Sport & Leisure - Junior Tennis
Westminster
Footy Fun 4 Kids
Ealing
Flip Out Hounslow
Hounslow
Airthrill London
Lewisham
Smile Up Dental
Lewisham
Free Things To Do
Great days out without spending a penny
Rainy Day Ideas
London weather being London. Here's what to do indoors.
Colfe's Swim Academy
Lewisham
Ealing Lawn Tennis Club
Ealing
Barking Sporthouse and Gym
Barking
Oxygen Activeplay Croydon
Croydon
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Partyman World of Play
Havering
Baby & Toddler Activities
For the littlest Londoners — 0 to 4 years
Oakfield House Tuition
Greenwich
Southwark Wing Chun
Bermondsey
Bromley Smiles Dental
Bromley
Colfe's Swim Academy
Lewisham
Turgoose & Turgoose Osteopaths
Bromley
BRIT Kids Croydon
Croydon
Parks & Playgrounds
London's best green spaces for families
Spitalfields City Farm
Tower Hamlets
Oakfield House Tuition
Greenwich
Southwark Wing Chun
Bermondsey
Vitality Physiotherapy
Southwark
Bromley Smiles Dental
Bromley
Daylesford Notting Hill
Notting Hill
Family-Friendly Cafés
Somewhere to sit, refuel, and survive the afternoon
Spitalfields City Farm
Tower Hamlets
Oakfield House Tuition
Greenwich
Southwark Wing Chun
Bermondsey
Vitality Physiotherapy
Southwark
Bromley Smiles Dental
Bromley
Daylesford Notting Hill
Notting Hill
Soft Play
Let them burn off energy while you drink bad coffee
Spitalfields City Farm
Tower Hamlets
Oakfield House Tuition
Greenwich
Southwark Wing Chun
Bermondsey
Vitality Physiotherapy
Southwark
Bromley Smiles Dental
Bromley
Daylesford Notting Hill
Notting Hill
Upcoming Events
Workshops, festivals, shows and activities coming up in London
Natural History Museum — Free Entry
World-famous museum with dinosaurs, wildlife and gems. Free general admission year-round.
Central LondonSuper Nature King's Cross
A playful urban art and nature installation transforming King's Cross with interactive experiences. Running May through early June, this free outdoor space invites all ages to reconnect with nature across parks and canals.
King's CrossV&A Friday Lates
The Victoria and Albert Museum opens late every Friday with themed evenings featuring live performances, DJ sets, talks and access to special exhibitions. A brilliant grown-up night out in a world-class setting.
Victoria and Albert MuseumGrand Designs Live
Explore cutting-edge home and garden design ideas with interactive exhibitions and expert advice. Children under 16 enter free making this a perfect family day out to spark creative inspiration.
ExCeL LondonUnderbelly Festival Southbank
London's longest-running outdoor festival returns to the South Bank with circus, comedy, theatre and live music under the iconic purple cow. Free to enter with ticketed shows available.
Underbelly FestivalCanalway Cavalcade Free Festival
A vibrant free family festival in Little Venice with dozens of canal boats, live music, children's activities and an illuminated boat parade. Perfect for exploring the waterways and enjoying street entertainment.
Little VeniceSherlock Holmes - Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Experience a thrilling Victorian mystery under the stars! A fast-paced adventure featuring Joshua James as the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes in an atmospheric outdoor production perfect for family nights out.
Regent's Park Open Air TheatreLondon Zoo Big Birthday Bash
Celebrate 200 years of London Zoo with bunting, games and family fun! Enjoy themed activities, zoo-robics with animal yoga, Guinness World Records attempts, birthday cake and treats all included with zoo entry.
London ZooLondon Area Guides
Find the best family spots in your part of London
North London
Hampstead, Highgate, Islington, Stoke Newington
South London
Clapham, Brixton, Greenwich, Dulwich
East London
Hackney, Bethnal Green, Walthamstow, Forest Gate
West London
Chiswick, Richmond, Kew, Notting Hill
Central London
The City, Southbank, Westminster, Covent Garden
Outer London
Wimbledon, Crystal Palace, Epping Forest, Lee Valley
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