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Sea Life London Aquarium

South Bank

Sea Life London Aquarium Home to one of Europe's largest collections of global marine life and the jewel in the crown of the 28 Sea Life attractions in the UK and Europe. Situated in the heart of London, the experience takes visitors on an immersive and interactive journey along the Great Oceanic Conveyor.

London Zoo

Regents Park

London Zoo Over 720 species on display including some of the world’s most impressive and inspiring animals in interactive and immersive exhibits Rainforest Life, Gorilla Kingdom and the Animal Adventure Children's Zoo. Daily live animal shows include MegaBugs,Tigers and Penguins.

Battersea Park Childrens Zoo

Battersea

Battersea Park Childrens Zoo - invites you to check on the monkeys, crawl down the tunnel to see the meerkats, talk to the parrots and mynah birds, on to the farm to say hello to the goats, donkeys, pigs, emus etc. Playground which includes climbing frames,large sandpit with water toys, swings and roundabouts etc.

Hackney City Farm

Bethnal Green

Hackney City Farm Hackney City Farm boasts a wide variety of animals on the farm - they keep as full a range as possible of traditional farm livestock and you can usually expect to see pigs, cattle, sheep, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals.

Freightliners Farm

North London

Freightliners Farm Come and enjoy a taste of country life in the city, in the heart of Islington. An exciting opportunity for you to experience a real working farm in action. Great idea if you're looking for things to do with kids in London.

Hounslow Urban Farm

Feltham

Hounslow Urban Farm With lots of farm animals and cuddly pets to meet, Hounslow Urban Farm is a fun place for children and their families. There are alpacas, sheep, goats, pigs, ponies, donkeys, rabbits, chipmunks and activities include pig racing and animal handling sessions.

Brooks Farm

Waltham Forest

Brooks Farm Brooks Farm is a wonderful visitor's attraction based inside Skeltons Lane Park.

Deen City Farm

Merton Abbey

Deen City Farm Deen City Farm is a unique, educational resource in SW London, open free of charge.Our aim is to give people the opportunity to learn from their visit or contribution to a Working Farm.

Mudchute Park and Farm

Isle of Dogs

Mudchute Park and Farm 32 acres of countryside in the middle of the Isle of Dogs to share with friendly furry and feathered creatures. There is also an outdoor play area in Milwall Park which is adjacent.

Belmont Childrens Farm

Mill Hill

Belmont Childrens Farm Kids can interact with the animals either in petting sessions or helping with their care, plus tractor rides available through the hidden valley.

The Natural History Museum

Kensington

The Natural History Museum - promotes the discovery, understanding, enjoyment and responsible use of the natural world. Explore our world-class collections, fantastic exhibitions and cutting-edge research online, or visit our landmark building. Great idea for things to do in London with kids.

Science Museum

London

Science Museum Where can you entertain adults and children alike with exhibitions, events and films, all under one roof? - you can do all this and more! Catch a 3D movie, jump on a simulator, visit an exhibition, and encounter the past, present and future of technology in 7 floors of galleries! One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions

The National Army Museum

Chelsea

The National Army Museum Discover how Britainâs past has helped to shape our present and our future, and the impact our Army has had on the story of Britain, Europe and the world. With four gallery displays, a changing range of exhibitions, events and activities, plus the interactive Kids Zone.

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum

Wimbledon

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum On 12th April 2006, the brand new Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum opened to the public. Highlights of the museum include the Championship Trophies, a 200° cinema screen and a 'walk-through' of the men's dressing room as it was in the 1980s, with John McEnroe.

The National Gallery

Trafalgar Square

The National Gallery Plenty of talks, workshops, and holiday fun for all ages. A great place to go - really exciting when you are a little one walking around looking at the fab old pictures - and there's trafalgar square outside - and it's free!! One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions

Museum of London

Barbican

Museum of London Explore one of the world's largest urban history museums knowing the kids are as interested as you are, thanks to the Under 5s' Explorer Bags, 4 to 11s' Family Activity Bags, and over 10s may borrow an ipad to join an interactive gallery adventure.

Museum of London Docklands

West India Quay

Museum of London Docklands Explore London's connections with the rest of the world through an epic 2000-year story of trade, expansion and immigration.

Victoria and Albert Museum

Kensington

Victoria and Albert Museum - has lots of exciting events and activities for families every holiday and many weekends. Activities are free and most do not need to be booked, which means you can stay for as long or as short a time as you like. One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions

Museum of Childhood

Bethnal Green

Museum of Childhood Houses the national childhood collection which includes: dolls' houses, dolls, puppets, toys and games, children's clothes and furniture. The galleries are designed to be accessible to both adults and children of all ages. A great london family day out.

Royal Air Force Museum London

Colindale

Royal Air Force Museum London This world-class collection of over 100 aircraft and aviation memorabilia offers a fun, educational day out for all the family. Why not make 2013, the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters campaign to visit the Museum? Fuel their imaginations and let them navigate their way through the history of aviation from the earliest balloon flights to todayâs Eurofighter Typhoon Jet? Admission is free.

British Museum

Russell Square

British Museum Explore the world under one roof: whether you come to the British Museum for the whole day or just a couple of hours, there is always something free for families to do together.

London Transport Museum

Covent Garden

London Transport Museum See a bus so old it was pulled along the street by horses. Get behind the driver's seat of our tube train simulator, experience journeys of a bygone era.. Your only problem will be trying to fit it all in! Great fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do in London with kids.

Britain at War Experience

London Bridge

Britain at War Experience Get the closest possible insight into what life was really like. The Britain at War Experience recreates the London Blitz in all its fury with special effects highlighting the sights and sounds, the artifacts, and even the dust and smoke of an air raid at its height.

Planetarium at the Royal Observatory

Greenwich

Planetarium at the Royal Observatory Take a fantastic, immersive journey through time and space in the new state-of-the-art planetarium, London's only planetarium and featuring the UK's largest refracting telescope.

Saatchi Gallery

Chelsea

Saatchi Gallery - is geared towards introducing a younger audience of art students and enthusiasts to contemporary art. Come and discover the most innovative in contemporary art for free.

London Canal Museum

Kings Cross

London Canal Museum invites families to discover the fascinating facts and history of the city's hidden waterways. Take part in fun activity days, set sail on the Regent's canal and hear the stories of those who have lived and worked on the canals since the 1820s brought to life.

Tate Modern

Bankside

Tate Modern is the most popular gallery of modern art in the world. Located on the Thames, it is a landmark site for everyone visiting London. But did you know that it is not only child friendly but encourages families and children to visit with free activities and art trails? Plus interactive multimedia experiences and hands on games.

Tate Britain

Millbank

Tate Britain is the national gallery of British art, offering over 500 years of British art: all for free! Tate Britain has everything you need for a family day out: enjoy the galleries together, get exploring with free discovery trails and join in our special weekend and holiday events.

Design Museum

Tower Hill

Design Museum All family visitors to the the Design Museum get an Explore Design Museum Family Trail featuring The Thinkerer. With the help of The Thinkerer kids, and adults, can get the most from their visit to the museum.

Horniman Museum and Gardens

Forest Hill

Horniman Museum and Gardens - a free museum with extensive collections of anthropology, natural history and musical instruments?! You won't find such an unusual and eclectic collection elsewhere in London. Lots of interesting changing exhibitions

London Film Museum

South Bank

London Film Museum London's only museum dedicated to film. An interactive experience for all the family with props and costumes from films such as Superman, Star Wars, and Batman. Meet Rexy the dinosaur from Night At The Museum 2 as well, but don't get too close as you never know what might happen!

The Queens Gallery

Buckingham Palace

The Queens Gallery Dedicated to changing exhibitions of items from the Royal Collection, this gallery is iconic and features fairly accessible themes that will captivate young imaginations.

The Household Cavalry Museum

Whitehall

The Household Cavalry Museum A most unusual living museum, where amongst other things you can watch troopers working with horses in the original 18th century stables through a huge glass partition.

The Musical Museum

Brentford

The Musical Museum From the tiny clockwork Musical Box to the self playing ‘Mighty Wurlitzer’, the collection embraces an impressive and fascinating array that will enchant most children.

Kew Bridge Steam Museum

Brentford

Kew Bridge Steam Museum Explore the history of London’s water supply through hands-on exhibits, trails and special family events, and ride on London’s only steam railway!

National Maritime Museum

Greenwich

National Maritime Museum The world's largest maritime museum is an immersive and interactive experience bound to capture kids' imaginations as well as educate them, with fun activities like firing a cannon and steering a ship into port!

Bank of England Museum

City of London

Bank of England Museum This highly interactive Museum traces the history of the Bank of England since 1694 to the present day. There’s something for everyone, with attractions including activity sheets for children of all ages, banknote jigsaws, a roller ball game, touch screens and the opportunity for some safe cracking!

Imperial War Museum London

London

Imperial War Museum London New developments include Horrible Histories family exhibition, Explore History Centre and new First World War Galleries to mark the 100-year anniversary of the start of the First World War.

Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre

Brentford

Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre The centre has two pools, a leisure pool - great for the kids -, which includes a 40m slide and a 25m fitness pool. Plus squash and badmington courts and 5 a side footy courts. Pool timetable includes kids sessions.

Wet n Wild at Waterfront Leisure Centre

Woolwich

Wet n Wild at Waterfront Leisure Centre The leisure pool has a 65m snake slide, wave machine, waterfall, volcano, water jets and five lane waterslide! Standard swimming facilities also available.

Park Road Leisure Centre

Hornsey

Park Road Leisure Centre Features a main pool, learner pool and outdoor lido, with swimming and diving lessons available.

London Fields Lido

Hackney

London Fields Lido This fantastic outdoor heated lido was re-opened in October 2006

Archway Leisure Centre

Islington

Archway Leisure Centre Free form leisure pool with a sloping beach and water kept at a tropical 30 degrees. There are a flume, two spa pools, a river run, water jets and wave machine.

Finchley Lido

Finchley

Finchley Lido - has a separate swimming pool and a wave machine that's switched on at regular intervals. There is an outdoor Lido pool which is worth a visit when the mercury rises

Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre

Hendon

Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre Diving pool offers 3m and 1m springboards, and also 5m and 1m platforms as well as the standard pool. Great disabled access and facilities.

Morden Park Pool

Morden

Morden Park Pool Competition size pool with serious diving pit and teaching pool. Diving may be restricted to the public at times best to check ahead.

Waltham Forest Pool and Track

Walthamstow

Waltham Forest Pool and Track Main pool, teaching pool, and diving pool with 1m and 3m springboards and 5m platform. Learning creche and indoor play area also on site.

Brockwell Lido

Lambeth

Brockwell Lido The heated Olympic size 50 metre outdoor pool is surrounded by a superb Grade II listed art deco building also housing a state-of-the-art gym and studios.

Hampstead Ponds

Highgate

Hampstead Ponds Outdoor swimming facility, no under 8s allowed.

Hampton Pool

Hampton

Hampton Pool Outdoor heated swimming facility with main and learner pools also offering pre-bookable classes in everything from life saving to kids' yoga. There is also a sun deck cafe.

Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex

Uxbridge

Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex Outdoor and indoor pools with other sports opportunities besides.

Oasis Swimming Pools

Holborn

Oasis Swimming Pools has 2 pools, 1 indoor pool and also a stunning outdoor pool surrounded by 2 seperate patio areas for adults and families.

Parliament Hill Lido

Hampstead

Parliament Hill Lido A 60 x 27 metre uncovered, unheated swimming pool at Parliament Hill, near the adults' swimming ponds.

Leyton Leisure Lagoon

East London

Leyton Leisure Lagoon The shape of the pool and exciting activities such as flip n fun, water walkers, water scooters and flume wet play sessions, makes this a great family destination.

Snakes and Ladders Play Centre

Brentford

Snakes and Ladders Play Centre - is a huge indoor playground filled to the brim with climbing frames, ball ponds, cargo nets and slides. A ride on the electric motor bikes is also not to be missed. Kids can really let off steam while parents relax in our comfortable cafe. Great day out in london for small children and toddlers too.

Princess Diana Memorial Playground

Kensington

Princess Diana Memorial Playground Kids love to play, explore, dash about, and let their imaginations soar in this magical space. There is a sensory trail, teepees, a beach around the pirate ship and various toys and play sculptures. The design has created an area where less able and able-bodied children can play together.

Bramleys Big Adventure

London

Bramleys Big Adventure - London's Most Central kids indoor playcentre with Gift Shop and Family Cafe. Great london day out idea for small kids and toddlers.

Wacky Warehouse - Kiss Me Hardy

Colliers Wood

Wacky Warehouse - Kiss Me Hardy has the usual Wacky Warehouse formula of an indoor playcentre attached to a public house - where you can let the kids run riot for a couple of hours while you take a no doubt well earned break - aaah!!!

Wacky Warehouse - Myllet Arms

Perivale

Wacky Warehouse - Myllet Arms has a purpose built indoor play structure which keeps children amused for hours and whacks them out - leaving the adults to do whatever they want for a few minutes!!

Sobell Leisure Centre

Highbury and Islington

Sobell Leisure Centre A soft indoor adventure playground for toddlers up to 1.45m tall (4foot 7inches) - three floors and thousands of square feet of excitement - Dedicated under 1m area - available to hire for childrens parties

Kidzbiz Indoor Playcentre

Palmers Green

Kidzbiz Indoor Playcentre 3 level multi activity frame with slides, aerial runways, rope climbs, ball pond- for toddlers: bouncy castle, ball pond, climbing areas and toy cars.

Clown Town Indoor Playcentre

Finchley

Clown Town Indoor Playcentre 3 level multi activity frame with slides, aerial runways, rope climbs, ball pond- for toddlers: bouncy castle, ball pond, climbing areas and toy cars.

Topsy Turvy World

Brent Cross

Topsy Turvy World - a gigantic new concept in indoor soft play. It's the ultimate jump tumble, slide and fun, play system.

Wacky Warehouse - Ballot Box

Greenford

Wacky Warehouse - Ballot Box Whether you're looking to meet up with friends, get messy with your kids during our arts and craft sessions, book a birthday party or simply relax with a magazine or coffee, whilst your child plays, Wacky Warehouse the indoor play centre is the perfect venue for you!

Eddie Catz

Wimbledon

Eddie Catz is more than a Children's Play centre: it combines an ample play structure, multi purpose sports pitch as well a great restaurant and grown up lounge area.

Gambado

Chelsea

Gambado - is family entertainment with a twist! Giant play-frame, dodgem cars, didi cars, carousel ride, free weekly activity classes, reading corner, and LOADS more!!! All this plus lots comfortable seating with free internet and wireless, regular email discounts for our members!

Heathrow Gym

Hounslow

Heathrow Gym Jumbo's Gym Playframe has Climbing Frames, Foam Pits, Trampoline, Bars, Beams, Climbing Wall and Soft Play Equipment and Aladdins Cave of magic is a unique Sensory Room designed for interactive learning and relaxation with a variety of activities, including sound, touch and smell

Tumble In The Jungle

Walthamstow

Tumble In The Jungle A Jungle adventure for children big and small, allow them to let off steam, make new friends and explore our exiting Jungle themed soft play area.

Little Dinosaurs

Alexandra Park

Little Dinosaurs Indoor and outdoor play areas for year round gentle family fun in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere. Perfect for parties and great fun whatever the weather.

Cookies Island

Beckton

Cookies Island Mini and full size cookies areas with safe but exciting apparatus all in a clean and well maintained desert island themed environment.

Kidzmania

Hackney

Kidzmania Rain or shine your children will love climbing, running, balancing, jumping and sliding on their extensive equipment.

Henrys House

Purley

Henrys House Fun indoor soft play centre for children aged between 0 to 9 years, split into under and over 2 zones. They offer Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Bear Factory parties, 'diddi dancing' and fancy dress sessions, plus a daily Story Time.

GoKids N20

Whetstone

GoKids N20 Massive colourful multi-level play-frame for under 8s with high level rope bridges and a drop slide for the more adventurous child. Toddler soft play section

The Play Centre at Edmonton Leisure

Edmonton

The Play Centre at Edmonton Leisure Colourful double level main frame with sports arena, containing all the classic features from balls to slides via tunnels! It's not enormous which means you can see your little ones most of the time.

Kidz Adventure Zone

Islington

Kidz Adventure Zone Awesome play frame, made to excite and entertain 21st century kids in an air conditioned atmosphere, with a separate baby and toddler areas for safe play for younger children.

Discovery Planet

Surrey Quays

Discovery Planet Custom designed indoor adventure soft play in the middle of the shopping centre, full of classic fun features from balls and slides to tunnels and cargo nets, with a dedicated toddler section.

Its a Kids Thing

Earlsfield

Its a Kids Thing Well equipped soft adventure play over two floors for the under 7s, and a host of weekly activities for under 5s.

Peckham Pulse

Peckham

Peckham Pulse Featuring a colourful indoor play facility split into under and over 4s, featuring all pools, crash mats, obstacle courses and plenty more to entertain, exercise and exhaust the kids!

Rascals Soft Play

Motspur Park

Rascals Soft Play for under 5s offers a multi level physical activity play frame full of features plus a brand new bouncy castle, ball pool and ride-on toys.

Tower of London

Tower Hill

Tower of London Today the Tower of London is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses. Discover its history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house.

London Dungeon

Westminster

London Dungeon - invites you to delve into the capital's most horrible history. Come face to face with live actors, experience three thrilling rides, interactive shows and special effects as you're transported back to those black, bleak times - are you brave enough to face 90 minutes of London's dark past?

St Paul's Cathedral

St Pauls

St Paul's Cathedral This is where people and events of overwhelming importance to the country have been celebrated, mourned and commemorated. Visit Nelson's Tomb, test the unique acoustics of Whispering Gallery and climb up to the Golden Gallery to enjoy a panoramic view of London that is second to none.

Buckingham Palace

St James Park

Buckingham Palace the official London residence of Her Majesty The Queen and serves as both home and office. Use the special family audio guide to explore the Palace and then answer quizzes whilst following our garden activity trail.

Shakespeares Globe Exhibition and Tour

Bankside

Shakespeares Globe Exhibition and Tour The Globe Theatre is a faithful reconstruction of the Elizabethan playhouse. Throughout the year, a fascinating guided tour of the theatre is included in your visit to Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition, bringing this extraordinary space to life. Fantistic idea for a family day out in London.

Westminster Abbey

Westminster

Westminster Abbey is one of the most visited churches in all the world. It remains primarily a place of Christian worship and pilgrimage. Fun children's trail available to help keep them interested, plus dress as a monk in the museum!

Madame Tussauds

Baker Street

Madame Tussauds Filled with 14 exciting, interactive zones and the new Marvel Super Heroes 4D movie experience, this iconic attraction combines glitz and glamour with incredible history with over 300 wax figures. Good idea if you're looking for fun things to do in London with kids.

Nelson's Column

Trafalgar Square

Nelson's Column Family days out in London wouldn't be complete with a visit to Trafalgar Square, with lots of other sights such as the National Gallery right next to it.

Arsenal Emirates Stadium Tour

Highbury and Islington

Arsenal Emirates Stadium Tour - has become one of London's most exciting tourist attractions and is a must for every football fan! Take a look behind the scenes at one of the world's most spectacular football stadiums and get a sense of what the Arsenal stars feel like on a matchday.

Wembley Stadium Tour

Wembley

Wembley Stadium Tour Stroll into the dressing room like a superstar. Limber up in the world's most exclusive warm-up zone. Stride through the tunnel towards the hallowed turf. Climb 107 steps, stand triumphantly in front of the Royal Box to the roar of the crowd. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Lonlon.

Twickenham Stadium Tour and Museum

Twickenham

Twickenham Stadium Tour and Museum A great behind the scenes Guided Tour featuring breathtaking views from the top of the North Stand, a visit to the player tunnel and the famous England changing rooms with their 60 year old baths. there are lots of multi-media displays in the Museum of Rugby

House of Parliament Tour

Westminster

House of Parliament Tour The tour starts by following the route taken by The Queen at the State Opening of Parliament and moves throughout the galleries and chambers with informed narrative. 75 mins long.

Tower Bridge Exhibition

London Bridge

Tower Bridge Exhibition Learn all about the bridge and the history behind it while inside the famous bridge and enjoy the great panoramic views from the walkways high above the river Thames. A great kids day out in London

London Bridge Experience

London Bridge

London Bridge Experience - and The London Tombs are two horrific and gruesome London tourist attractions not to be missed. Whether you are looking for somewhere scary to take the family, a terrifying destination for a school trip, corporate event, celebrate Halloween or a treacherous tourist attraction, you've come to the right place!

The Royal Mews

Buckingham Palace

The Royal Mews One of the finest working stables in existence, the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace houses the State vehicles used for official engagements and provides a unique insight into the department of the Royal Household that provides transport by road for The Queen and other members of the Royal Family.

Thames Barrier Info and Learning Centre

Woolwich

Thames Barrier Info and Learning Centre All kinds of environmental events, ranging from river walks and pond dipping, to role-play games such as ‘River of Life’.

Churchills Britain at War Experience

London

Churchills Britain at War Experience Explore the everyday hardships of people living and working in war-torn Britain during World War Two. View film footage of that era and view exhibits about evacuation, food & clothes rationing, bomb disposal, air-raids and much more. Finish with a walk through the Blitz! SEE IT! FEEL IT! BREATHE IT!

Kensington Palace

Kensington

Kensington Palace Significant history and spectacular architecture combined with family trails for an epic and affecting day out with educational undertones.

Churchill War Rooms

London

Churchill War Rooms Deep beneath the bustle of London lie the original Cabinet War Rooms, today part of the Churchill War Rooms, which sheltered the people at the heart of Britain's wartime government during the Blitz.

HMS Belfast

London

HMS Belfast Tells the stories of life on board this warship during the Second World War and beyond. Explore the interactive Operations Room, hear veterans’ stories in the Life at Sea exhibition, and immerse yourself in the midst of a battle in the Gun Turret Experience.

Alexandra Palace Ice Rink

Wood Green

Alexandra Palace Ice Rink The Alexandra Palace Ice Rink offers a wide range of activities suitable for all ages and covering every aspect of ice sports, Ballet Classes and Dance Clubs. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in London with children

Lee Valley Ice Rink

Leyton

Lee Valley Ice Rink If you have been ice skating before - you'll know its one of the coolest ways to enjoy yourself. If you haven't - what are you waiting for? Fab family day out in London.

Queens Bowl and Ice

Bayswater

Queens Bowl and Ice If you are looking for family days out in London, with ice skating being on TV all the time why not go for a session down at Queens where they have ice skating and bowling all under one roof. Great idea if you're looking for things to do with kids in London.

Planet Ice Hemel Hempstead

Hemel Hempstead

Planet Ice Hemel Hempstead Family friendly ice skating facility with penguin skating aids for very little ones, and a special Ice Toddlers session with toys and games.

Brixton Planet Ice Arena

Brixton

Brixton Planet Ice Arena Family friendly ice skating rink with penguin skating aids available for younger kids and beginners to make picking up the skills that much easier.

Vertical Chill Ice Wall Covent Garden

Covent Garden

Vertical Chill Ice Wall Covent Garden The internal temperature ranges from -5°C to -7°C. The wall is 8m in height and ranges in steepness from a pleasant slab to a drastic over-hang! Strict lower age limit of 13 years old, with conditions.

The Castle Climbing Centre

Stoke Newington

The Castle Climbing Centre Highly esteemed climbing centre set in a Victorian building. Over 14s may climb alone, under 14s permitted if accompanied by an experienced climber throughout.

Rockfrog Outdoor Activities

Uxbridge

Rockfrog Outdoor Activities Founded to enable young people to learn how to climb in a safe, fun environment. Children 8 to 16 are welcome for junior sessions.

High Sports Brixton

Brixton

High Sports Brixton Indoor Climbing Centre with opportunities for the smaller climber - ring for more details. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children

High Sports Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

High Sports Crystal Palace Indoor Climbing Centre with opportunities for the smaller climber - ring for more details. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children

High Sports Eastham

Eastham

High Sports Eastham Indoor Climbing Centre with opportunities for the smaller climber - ring for more details. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children

High Sports Hackney

Hackney

High Sports Hackney Indoor Climbing Centre with opportunities for the smaller climber - ring for more details. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children

High Sports Hendon

Hendon

High Sports Hendon Indoor Climbing Centre with opportunities for the smaller climber - ring for more details. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children

WestWay Climbing

North Kensington

WestWay Climbing They offer a couple of different drop in sessions for kids as young as five to give climbing a try in a safe, friendly and supervised atmosphere.

Meadowside Leisure Centre

Greenwich

Meadowside Leisure Centre I've listed this leisure centre as they have listed Roller Skating as one of the many activities you can do there, and so many of you seem to be after a site in London - waiting for more details, but have a look at the weblink

Sunday Stroll Skating

Hyde Park Corner

Sunday Stroll Skating A mass skate on Sundays, which is designed for beginner skaters and kids accompanied by an adult, where the music is vetted to ensure no profanity/adult content appears (unlike the Friday Night Skate).

Lee Valley Athletics Centre

Picketts Lock

Lee Valley Athletics Centre Athletics is fun, everyone can do it and itâs a great way to keep fit! Take part in after school classes and school holiday programmes and be trained by experienced coaches.

Bay Sixty 6

North Kensington

Bay Sixty 6 A skateboard and BMX park so perfectly formed it's often used for film shoots. They offer reduced rate beginner sessions, so off you go!

London Bicycle Tour Company

South Bank

London Bicycle Tour Company We operate guided tours of London by bike, as well as bicycle hire, including a range of children's bikes, seat attachments, helmets and accessories. Cycling around London is a safe, fun, active and enjoyable day out. Come to us for friendly service and advice, even free maps! Open 7 days.

Soccer Skills School

Greenwich

Soccer Skills School A football coaching academy for 3-10 year olds, based at the amazing London Soccer Dome in Greenwich (former venue for the David Beckham Academy) hosting 2x indoor 3G Astroturf pitches with top training facilities and fully qualified coaches in a safe and secure soccer school environment for boys and girls.

Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure

Enfield

Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure The UK’s No.1 Tree Top Adventure. Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set up high above the forest floor.

Queens Ice and Bowl

Bayswater

Queens Ice and Bowl If you are looking for family days out in London, with ice skating being on TV all the time why not go for a session down at Queens where they have ice skating and bowling all under one roof. Great idea if you're looking for things to do with kids in London.

Rowans Tenpin Bowl

Finsbury Park

Rowans Tenpin Bowl There's nothing quite like Rowans for 10-pin bowling and great fun family days out with the kids. Two floors of entertainment featuring 24 fully air conditioned bowling lanes plus 19 pool tables, amusement arcades and giant overhead sports screens.

All Star Lanes Holborn

Holborn

All Star Lanes Holborn Small and friendly bowling alley with four lanes, one of which is bookable in advance. Extra light bowling balls; Bowling ramps; Bowling bumpers and Kids' party menu available.

All Star Lanes Bayswater

Bayswater

All Star Lanes Bayswater Small and friendly bowling alley with six lanes, one of which is bookable in advance. Extra light bowling balls; Bowling ramps; Bowling bumpers and Kids' party menu available.

All Star Lanes Brick Lane

Tower Hamlets

All Star Lanes Brick Lane Small and friendly bowling alley with six lanes, one of which is bookable in advance. Extra light bowling balls; Bowling ramps; Bowling bumpers and Kids' party menu available.

All Star Lanes Westfield Stratford City

Westfield Stratford City

All Star Lanes Westfield Stratford City Small and friendly bowling alley with fourteen lanes, some of which are bookable in advance. Extra light bowling balls; Bowling ramps; Bowling bumpers and Kids' party menu available.

Tenpin Acton

Acton

Tenpin Acton is a bowling centre located in the Royale Leisure Park near Park Royal. We have 28 modern fully computerised lanes, 16 American Pool tables, Amusement Arcades all catered towards families and kids. There is also the Beach Road Cafe Bar for some delicious meal and snack options!

Tenpin Croydon

Croydon

Tenpin Croydon is a bowling centre located in the Valley Park leisure complex. We have 25 modern fully computerised lanes, 10 American Pool tables, Amusement Arcades all catered towards families and kids. There is also the Beach Road Cafe Bar for some delicious meal and snack options!

Tenpin Feltham

Feltham

Tenpin Feltham is a bowling centre located in Leisure West Complex, Browells Lane. We have 24 modern fully computerised lanes, 12 American Pool tables, Amusement Arcades all catered towards families and kids. There is also the Beach Road Cafe Bar for some delicious meal and snack options!

Airport Bowl

Harlington

Airport Bowl Classic family friendly tenpin bowling with gutter guards and bowling ramps to give the kids a better chance! A great activity in wet weather!

David Lloyd Bowling

Raynes Park

David Lloyd Bowling Children Love Bowling, enjoy family fun in a modern, friendly club.

AMF Hollywood Bowl Finchley

Finchley

AMF Hollywood Bowl Finchley Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

AMF Hollywood Bowl Surrey Quays

London

AMF Hollywood Bowl Surrey Quays Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

AMF Hollywood Bowl Tolworth

Surbiton

AMF Hollywood Bowl Tolworth Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

AMF Hollywood Bowl Watford

Watford

AMF Hollywood Bowl Watford Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

London Palace Superbowl

Elephant and Castle

London Palace Superbowl Classic family friendly tenpin bowling. Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

1st Bowl Lewisham

Lewisham

1st Bowl Lewisham Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Namco Funscape London

Southwark

Namco Funscape London Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Revolution Karting

Tower Hamlets

Revolution Karting Their Cadet Club runs on a minimum height requirement which is 1.5m or 5ft. This runs every Sunday over lunchtime and allows progression.

Team Sport Tower Bridge

Bermondsey

Team Sport Tower Bridge The thrills and spills of this track are enough to keep anyone satisfied; it possesses hair-raising bends and elevated flyovers for you to push your Karting skills to the limit. The best Go Karting Track London has to offer and it's waiting for you to come and try it out. It's their latest, most hi-tech track we have and it's incredibly fun to race on.

Team Sport North London

Edmonton

Team Sport North London From ages 8 upwards kids sessions and parties are a great way to have fun and let tomorrow's budding stars shine. Kids are fully briefed and taught how to handle their specially adapted kart before they even touch the circuit.

Burgess Park Kart Track

Camberwell

Burgess Park Kart Track This is an Outdoor circuit with an overall length of 200 metres. The minimum age for drivers is 8 years old. Small but neat venue. Sessions for Juniors and Senior Karters.

Oasis Go Kart Track

Stockwell

Oasis Go Kart Track Motorised and pedal karting activities for kids, and uniquely they also also offer kids the chance to marshal too. Nice educational bias here, they're serious about wringing everything from the experience.

Original London Sightseeing Tour

London

Original London Sightseeing Tour Experience the best of London aboard famous red open-top buses. London's most popular sightseeing tour offers its guests the ultimate introduction to the capital. Entertaining live guides, six foreign-language commentaries, free walking tours, free River Cruise Pass, and exclusive Kids' Club are all included in the 24-hour ticket.

Tower of London Treasure Trail

London

Tower of London Treasure Trail Looking for a fun way to explore London? Don't just wander around aimlessly! Our self-guided treasure hunt Trails are a great way to involve people of all ages, will teach everyone to look more closely at the city around them and turn a family walk into a game.

Harry Potter London Bus Tour

Temple

Harry Potter London Bus Tour Join the Harry Potter Tour of London Locations and take a magical fun packed bus tour of the film locations and inspirations in the muggle capital.

St Katharine Dock and the Tower Trail

Tower Hill

St Katharine Dock and the Tower Trail The fun way to explore London! This is a self-guided walking Trail and puzzle combined. Follow the directions and hunt for clues as you visit this fabulous historic and picturesque corner of London and have a day to treasure. One of over twenty-five brilliant family Trails in London.

City Cruises

Westminster

City Cruises Take a leisurely cruise through London's illustrious history from a half an hour to a whole afternoon, with informative commentary, plus refreshments and the necessary facilities available. Great idea for fun things to do in London with kids.

Curious About St Pauls

London

Curious About St Pauls is a unique experience: two treasure hunt style walks of discovery to keep the whole family intrigued and amused. Keep the kids happy answering clues and matching pictures, whilst reading stories about the City of London. Buy the booklet from our website and explore in your own time.

Cutty Sark Clipper Ship

Greenwich

Cutty Sark Clipper Ship The world's last remaining tea clipper and a symbol of adventure, of bravery and the romance of sail. Children can try on Victorian costumes and read from nautical stories as they explore.

The Golden Hinde

London Bridge

The Golden Hinde The Golden Hinde is a replica of Sir Francis Drake's warship, which offers visitors an unforgettable living history experience.

London Duck Tours

London

London Duck Tours - is no ordinary sightseeing tour, you get a guided tour by road including a trip along the river, without ever leaving the comfort of your seat. Nothing compares to the thrill of driving from the road straight into the Thames. A great idea if you are looking for family days out in london.

London Waterbus Canal Trips

Maida Vale

London Waterbus Canal Trips If you're going for a family days out to London Zoo, this is the way to get there - take a canal boat from Little Venice or Camden - you don't even have to visit the zoo?!

London RIB Voyages

Southbank

London RIB Voyages Fast, fun sightseeing speedboat trips for all ages. Kids will love this fast paced adventure whilst our comedian guides make learning about our great city entertaining for all ages. Toddlers, children and their grannies will all love this capital experience. Great idea if you're after fun things to do in London with kids.

Docklands Light Railway

East London

Docklands Light Railway A day out on the excitingly sophisticated DLR is far from all about trains: hop on and off with a day ticket and visit bundles of great stuff as you travel round and you've got happy kids from start to stop!

The Ruislip Lido Railway

Ruislip

The Ruislip Lido Railway A charming 12-inch gauge railway which runs through the woodlands skirting the lake from Woody Bay Station beside the beach, all the way round to Ruislip Lido.

Brockwell Park Miniature Railway

Herne Hill

Brockwell Park Miniature Railway is a 7 and a quarter inch gauge ride on railway for children and adults. The railways runs for a quarter mile return trip between the Herne Hill Gates and the World Famous Brockwell Lido.

Air Line Cable Car

Greenwich

Air Line Cable Car Enjoy regal views of London in the new cable cars flying at up to 90 metres above the Thames! The journey is less than ten minutes so perfect for even the smallest sightseer.

Barking Park Light Railway

Barking

Barking Park Light Railway Delightful 7.25 inch gauge trains take you on a journey just under 1 quarter mile from Park Gates Station to Lakeside Halt.

Crystal Palace Park Farm

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace Park Farm The farm reopened to the public in April 2008 and now provides facilities for members of the local community who are interested in developing their skills and knowledge in animal care and welfare.

WWT London Wetland Centre

Barnes

WWT London Wetland Centre - a 105 acre wildlife haven with scenic walkways set amongst the lakes, pools and meadows that are home to birds, bats, water voles, grass snakes, amphibians, dragonflies and moths.

Corams Fields

Bloomsbury

Corams Fields - has a wide variety of activities including extensive lawns for free play (and very suitable for family picnics), artificial turf sports pitches, a paddling pool, sandpits, a flying fox and other slides, a pets corner (with sheep, goats, ducks, hens and more), vege cafe, a nursery and drop-ins for u5's andl lots of other organised activities.

Northala Fields Park

Ealing

Northala Fields Park This brand new very striking park was born out of the rubble of the old Wembley Stadium and White City Shopping Centres and has lots for kids to do of an afternoon

Holland Park Adventure Playground

Holland Park

Holland Park Adventure Playground This great adventure playground has swings, aerial runway, mini climbing wall, climbing frames. Next to the adventure playground is an enclosed play area for little ones.

St Johns Wood Playground

St Johns Wood

St Johns Wood Playground Great little adventure playground with swings, roundabout and climbing frames

Golders Hill Park

Hampstead Heath

Golders Hill Park Facilities include an animal enclosure, butterfly house, a bandstand, children's play area, cafe, toilets. Sports facilities include grass and hard tennis courts, golf practice nets and croquet.

Clissold Park

Hackney

Clissold Park Extensive facilities including children's play area, basketball and tennis courts, conservation and woodland areas including a deer enclosure, organic nature garden and butterfly tunnel. They also have a paddling pool.

Finsbury Park

Haringey

Finsbury Park New facilities in the recent revamp of this iconic park include an enclosed, dog-free play area with an exciting water feature -designed by children, for children, and a skate park.

Brent Lodge Park

Hanwell

Brent Lodge Park With an adventure playground, the Millennium Maze, and the always popular animal centre this is a lovely afternoon waiting to happen!

Belair Park

Southwark

Belair Park Facilities include four tennis courts, a skate park, a play area, a lake, sports pitches and a wildlife area.

Hyde Park

Hyde Park One of London's iconic parklands, the activities on offer include lido and paddling pools, rowing and pedal boats available plus the UK's first Solarshuttle and fantastic cycling routes - good idea if you're looking for things to do in London with kids.

The Regents Park

Regents Park

The Regents Park One of the Royal Parks offering iconic landscaping, boating lake with pedalo hire, natural wildlife garden and London's largest Rose Garden.

Greenwich Park

Greenwich

Greenwich Park One of the Royal Parks, boasting over 180 acres of grassland, the observatory and a children's adventure playground.

St James Park

St James Park One of the Royal Parks offers a children's adventure play area, a way marked royal history walk and great cycle and hike routes.

Green Park

Green Park One of the Royal Parks, less child friendly than the others with no kids' features, but plenty of pleasingly landscaped space for traditional outdoor games, exploration and picnicking.

Science Museum IMAX 3D Cinema

South Kensington

Science Museum IMAX 3D Cinema For the ultimate movie-going experience visit the Science Museum IMAX 3D Cinema. With a screen taller than four double-decker buses and 3D effects you'll be totally immersed in the action! A great place for a kids day out in London.

BFI London IMAX Cinema

Waterloo

BFI London IMAX Cinema The state-of-the-art cinema shows 2D and 3D films on the largest cinema screens in the UK, transporting viewers to the world’s greatest places, from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space. A great london kids day out.

BFI Film Funday

South Bank

BFI Film Funday Film Fundays kick off with a series of themed workshops; kids can enjoy an array of activities from film-making and creating their own storyboards, to face painting and fancy dress. The fun follows with a special screening each month.

Unicorn Theatre

Waterloo

Unicorn Theatre National home of theatre for children and young people. Based at our purpose-built theatre in the heart of London, we produce fantastic productions and events for anyone aged 0 upwards, from small interactive performances for toddlers to large, full scale productions for young audiences and their families.

Londons Death Trap

South Bank

Londons Death Trap Strictly for extremely daring over 12s, this is a zombie action interactive live show and they will never forget it! Also do parties, horror face painting, and more.

British Music Experience

Greenwich

British Music Experience The UKs only interactive museum of popular music. Combining cutting edge audio-visual technology with some of the most coveted music memorabilia of all time and the only exhibition where you can select your favourite content and media recordings to keep.

Polka Theatre

Wimbledon

Polka Theatre is a theatre especially for children in Wimbledon! We spark the imagination and fuel a sense of discovery in children through our thrilling and playful world class theatre. We have a welcoming and stimulating environment with a theatre, playground and cafe: all dedicated to the needs to children.

A Complete History of London Show

London

A Complete History of London Show Is an hour filled with information about London’s history brought in a very accessible and comical manner. Fun characters such as Dick Wittington’s Cat and not-so-clever Roman Builders make appearances and you and your kids will leave knowing more about London than you ever imagined.

Pottery Cafe

Fulham

Pottery Cafe Bring the kids along to our pottery decorating studio and have fun decorating your own beautiful Emma Bridgewater pottery. If you're not feeling up to painting freehand we have a range of easy to use decorating sponges to help you along, everything from pirates and princesses, to dinosaurs and cupcakes.

Smarty Paints

Wandsworth

Smarty Paints We offer a fun day out painting ceramics and pottery. We have a studio cafe based in the Wandsworth/Clapham area. We also do parties, foot & hand prints, kidâs activities & classes and commissions/gifts. People of any age are welcome and no artistic skills needed!

Zebra Ceramics

Muswell Hill

Zebra Ceramics Stylish and contemporary Ceramic Studio with high quality cafe and indoor and outdoor play area. Visit us for a ceramic painting session or try our specialist hand and foot print service using ceramics & clay as well as silver fingerprint jewellery, capturing those precious little prints, creating unique mementos and keepsakes.

Pottery Cafe

Twickenham

Pottery Cafe Bring the kids along to our pottery decorating studio and have fun decorating your own beautiful Emma Bridgewater pottery. If youâre not feeling up to painting freehand we have a range of easy to use decorating sponges to help you along, everything from pirates and princesses, to dinosaurs and cupcakes.

Pottery Cafe

Battersea

Pottery Cafe Bring the children along to our pottery decorating studio and have fun decorating your own beautiful Emma Bridgewater pottery. If you're not feeling up to painting freehand we have a range of easy to use decorating sponges to help you along, everything from pirates and princesses, to dinosaurs and cupcakes.

Fired Treasures Pottery and Arts Studio

Barnet

Fired Treasures Pottery and Arts Studio is a pottery painting and arts studio offering an exciting range of fun creative activities for kids, teens and adults alike. Walk in tables, parties and workshops available.

The London Eye

South Bank

The London Eye is the world's tallest observation wheel with 40 kilometre panoramic views on a clear day. The Eye has become an iconic image for London and is a must for any tourist trip. Great idea for fun things to do in London with kids.

Hamleys

Regent Street

Hamleys An iconic flagship toy store that has developed an international reputation for its magical, atmosphere, choice of products and spectacular window displays. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do in London with kids.

Partyman World Wembley

Middlesex

Partyman World Wembley is a indoor playcentre which provides lots of fun and play for everyone on the huge themed play structures, football area, fantastic slides. There is also a specially designed toddler area for little guests who are under 3 years of age!

Aldersbrook Riding School

Chingford

Aldersbrook Riding School BHS approved all weather facility offering lessons for all ages with specific pre school session, plus scenic hacking,

Docklands Equestrian Centre

Beckton

Docklands Equestrian Centre BHS approved facility offering disabled and able bodied lessons for all ages, plus competitions and children's activities.

Wimbledon Village Stables

Wimbledon

Wimbledon Village Stables BHS approved facility offering lessons for all ages and hacks across Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park, plus specialist Dressage and Jumping Courses.