London Dads' Guide

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

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Free Things To Do

Great days out without spending a penny

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Rainy Day Ideas

London weather being London. Here's what to do indoors.

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Baby & Toddler Activities

For the littlest Londoners — 0 to 4 years

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Parks & Playgrounds

London's best green spaces for families

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Family-Friendly Cafés

Somewhere to sit, refuel, and survive the afternoon

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Soft Play

Let them burn off energy while you drink bad coffee

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Upcoming Events

Workshops, festivals, shows and activities coming up in London

On Your Bike Baffo! – Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch
30 Oct 2026

On Your Bike Baffo! – Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch

A joyful family show combining clowning, slapstick, live music and audience play in an interactive adventure celebrating laughter, imagination and the joy of trying again.

Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch
On Your Bike Baffo! – Redbridge
1 Nov 2026

On Your Bike Baffo! – Redbridge

A joyful family show combining clowning, slapstick, live music and audience play in an interactive adventure celebrating laughter, imagination and the joy of trying again.

Redbridge
From £5
24 Oct – 25 Oct 2026

Pumpkin Carving & Harvest Festival at Forty Hall Farm

Pick your own pumpkin straight from the patch, meet farm animals, and enjoy apple pressing in Enfield. An authentic countryside farm experience right inside Greater London.

Forty Hall Farm
Free
24 Oct – 1 Nov 2026

Spooky Brand Trail at Museum of Brands

Hunt for retro Halloween packaging, classic trick-or-treat sweets, and vintage toy monsters in this special half-term trail. Includes a costume competition and prize badge for every child.

Museum of Brands
From £11
24 Oct – 1 Nov 2026

Spooky Season at Eltham Palace

Uncover eerie stories, complete the Halloween garden trail, and meet costumed storytellers in the Art Deco grounds of Eltham Palace. A grand autumn outing in South East London.

Eltham Palace and Gardens
£11 adults, £7.50 children
25 Oct – 1 Nov 2026

Autumn Harvest & Pumpkin Parade

Wander through London's oldest botanic garden filled with autumn color, seasonal trails, seed collecting, and pumpkin carving workshops. A peaceful and magical outdoor celebration in Chelsea.

Chelsea Physic Garden
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London Area Guides

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