The National Army Museum (< 1 mile)
Chelsea
The National Army Museum Discover how Britain’s 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.
Victoria and Albert Museum (< 1 mile)
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
Saatchi Gallery (< 1 mile)
Chelsea
Saatchi Gallery - is specifically geared towards introducing a younger audience of art students and enthusiasts to contemporary art. The facilities - at the Gallery and in the Gallery classroom for schools - endeavor to ensure that teachers and parents receive the best on-site and outreach support possible for children.
The Natural History Museum (< 1 mile)
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. One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions
Science Museum IMAX 3D Cinema (< 1 mile)
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.
Science Museum (< 1 mile)
London
Science Museum Where can you entertain adults and children alike with exhibitions, events and films, all under one roof? At the Science Museum 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
Battersea Park Children's Zoo (< 1 mile)
Battersea
Battersea Park Children's 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.
Princess Diana Memorial Playground (1 miles)
Kensington
Princess Diana Memorial Playground Over 70,000 children enjoy this free playground each year. 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.
Kensington Palace (1 miles)
Kensington
Kensington Palace Whilst the building works close parts of Kensington Palace between 2010 and 2012, only the State Apartments remain open and have become the Enchanted Palace, a mysterious world featuring modern art installations and fashion. It's definitely not a traditional experience!
Gambado (1 miles)
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!
Buckingham Palace (1 miles)
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.
Pottery Cafe (2 miles)
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.
Queens Ice and Bowl (2 miles)
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.
Queens Bowl and Ice (2 miles)
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.
Sunday Stroll Skating (2 miles)
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).
All Star Lanes Bayswater (2 miles)
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.
Westminster Abbey (2 miles)
Westminster
Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey is one of the most visited churches in all the world. It remains primarily a place of Christian worship and pilgrimage.
Ripleys Believe It or Not London (2 miles)
Piccadilly Circus
Ripleys Believe It or Not London With 700 peculiar, amazing and fun exhibits across 5 floors, this attraction is sure to excite, delight and thrill the whole family. With everything you can imagine and plenty more you can't!
Hamleys (2 miles)
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 visit if you're looking for things to do with children in London
House of Parliament Tour (2 miles)
Westminster
House of Parliament Tour During the Summer Recess the Palace of Westminster, home to the House of Lords and the House of Commons is open for a one hour guided tour, which includes both Chambers and other great State Rooms. The tour starts at Victoria Tower and ends in Historic Westminster Hall. (follow weblink) Out of season contact your MP for a tour.
Oasis Go Kart Track (2 miles)
South London
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.
Nelson's Column (2 miles)
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.
The National Gallery (2 miles)
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
Tate Britain (2 miles)
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
London Waterbus Canal Trips (2 miles)
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?!
Original London Sightseeing Tour (2 miles)
Baker Street
Original London Sightseeing Tour The ORIGINAL TOUR is the only tour operator to offer commentaries specially designed for children. History made fun - for kids, by kids ... plus the voice of the ghost of London! Every child also gets a 'passport' to London and a fantastic free fun pack with activity/quiz book.
Londons Death Trap (2 miles)
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.
Namco Funscape London (2 miles)
Southwark
Namco Funscape London Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
The London Eye (2 miles)
Westminster
The London Eye Family days out in London? - you should start here. At 135 metres, theLondon Eye is the world's tallest observation wheel with 40 kilometre panoramic views on a clear day. One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions - a great kids day out
Sea Life London Aquarium (2 miles)
Westminster
Sea Life London Aquarium - is 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.
Madame Tussauds (2 miles)
Baker Street
Madame Tussauds Filled with 14 exciting, interactive zones and the new Marvel Super Heroes 4D movie experience, Madame Tussauds London combines glitz and glamour with incredible history with over 300 wax figures, including the Queen, Robert Pattinson, Lagy Gaga and many, many more. So, who do you want to meet?
London Film Museum (2 miles)
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!
Pottery Cafe (2 miles)
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.
London Duck Tours (3 miles)
Waterloo
London Duck Tours 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 RIB Voyages (3 miles)
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. Family sightseeing adventure at its best. Toddlers, children and their grannies will all love this capital experience.
Vertical Chill Ice Wall Covent Garden (3 miles)
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.
Bay Sixty 6 (3 miles)
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!
Oasis Swimming Pools (3 miles)
Holborn
London Transport Museum (3 miles)
Covent Garden
London Transport Museum There's more than ever for you and your family at 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!
BFI Film Funday (3 miles)
South Bank
BFI Film Funday Film Funday kicks 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.
BFI London IMAX Cinema (3 miles)
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.
Eddie Catz (3 miles)
Putney
Eddie Catz Eddie Catz has a softplay area, climbing frame, video games, kiddie rides and a café serving salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, frozen yogurts & smoothies. Holiday camps, after school clubs for kids 6-12 and weekday classes for under 5's - inlcuding Baby Signing, Music, Art, Dance and French - are popular.
Imperial War Museum (3 miles)
London
Imperial War Museum From Flanders to the Gulf, the Imperial War Museum London tells the story of 20th century conflict, complete with smells and sound effects.
Churchill War Rooms (3 miles)
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.
The Cartoon Museum (3 miles)
Russell Square
The Cartoon Museum From Dennis the Menace and Rupert to Andy Capp, Giles and Steve Bell the Cartoon Museum has something for all the family. It shows over 200 original British cartoons, cartoon strips and comics ranging from There is a regular programme of changing exhibitions. In the Young Artists£ Gallery there are tips on how to draw cartoons and anyone can have a go.
Bramleys Big Adventure (3 miles)
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. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in London
British Museum (3 miles)
Great Russell Street
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. One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions
Smarty Paints (3 miles)
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, kid’s activities & classes and commissions/gifts. People of any age are welcome and no artistic skills needed!
CBBC Tour (3 miles)
West London
CBBC Tour Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at CBBC. For children aged 7 years and over. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in London
WestWay Climbing (3 miles)
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.
Harry Potter London Bus Tour (3 miles)
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.
London Bicycle Tour Company (3 miles)
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.
All Star Lanes Holborn (3 miles)
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.
WWT London Wetland Centre (3 miles)
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.
London Palace Superbowl (3 miles)
London
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!
High Sports Brixton (3 miles)
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
St Johns Wood Playground (3 miles)
St Johns Wood
Corams Fields (3 miles)
Bloomsbury
Corams Fields Coram's 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 much more), vegetarian cafe, a nursery and drop-ins for under 5's as well lots of other organised activities.
London Zoo (3 miles)
Regents Park
London Zoo launched its new Rainforest Experience 2010 and has incredible daily animal displays and many animal magical moments, including feeds and keeper talks. Visit the exhibit "Into Africa" and come eye to eye with Africa's most unusual amimals. Or "Meet the Monkeys" an exciting monkey walk-through experience and the new Butterfly Paradise.
Tate Modern (3 miles)
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? One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions
Shakespeares Globe Exhibition and Tour (3 miles)
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.
St Paul's Cathedral (3 miles)
St Pauls
St Paul's Cathedral St Paul's is the spiritual focus for the nation. 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.
The Golden Hinde (4 miles)
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.
Burgess Park Kart Track (4 miles)
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.
Brockwell Lido (4 miles)
Lambeth
Brockwell Lido - nestled in the corner of Brockwell Park, is a much-loved local landmark. It's been at the heart of the local community since 1937. Established outdoor swimming facility open May to August.
Museum of London (4 miles)
Barbican
Museum of London Museum of London is one of the world’s largest urban history museums and cares for over two million objects in its collection. The lower galleries are currently undergoing major redevelopment work which will see spectacular new galleries opening in spring 2010 telling the story of modern London from 1666 to the present day.
London Bridge Experience (4 miles)
London Bridge
London Bridge Experience - and the London Tombs are set in the historic surroundings of the tombs under the London Bridge. The London Bridge Experience is an attraction with a difference with a multi-educational purpose- practical and theoretical.
London Dungeon (4 miles)
London Bridge
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?
London Canal Museum (4 miles)
Kings Cross
London Canal Museum 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.
Britain at War Experience (4 miles)
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.
Churchills Britain at War Experience (4 miles)
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!
Unicorn Theatre (4 miles)
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.
Tower Bridge Exhibition (4 miles)
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
Design Museum (4 miles)
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.
Tower of London (4 miles)
Tower Hill
Tower of London Today the Tower of London is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses. Discover its 900-year history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house.
St Katharine Dock and the Tower Trail (4 miles)
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.
Tower of London Treasure Trail (4 miles)
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.
Hampstead Ponds (4 miles)
Highgate
Parliament Hill Lido (5 miles)
Hampstead
Parliament Hill Lido Open-air unheated swimming pool and paddling pool. The pool is 60 metres by 28 metres. Cafe open during summer season.
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum (5 miles)
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.
Team Sport Tower Bridge (5 miles)
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.
Freightliners Farm (5 miles)
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.
All Star Lanes Brick Lane (5 miles)
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.
Streatham Ice Arena (5 miles)
Streatham
Streatham Ice Arena One of London's Landmark Sporting Venues. The rink has been welcoming visitors for over 75 years and continues to be a vibrant place for family and friends to have fun and enjoy excercise while ice skating.
High Sports Hackney (5 miles)
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
Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre (5 miles)
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.
Wacky Warehouse - Kiss Me Hardy (5 miles)
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!!!
Kew Gardens (RBG) (5 miles)
Richmond Upon Thames
Kew Gardens (RBG) - a world-renowned visitor attraction with over 300 acres of landscaped gardens, and plenty of family activities including the new Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop Walkway where you can climb high into the treetops for a completely new experience of Kew. Good family days out in Surrey idea.
Eddie Catz (5 miles)
Wimbledon
Eddie Catz is more than a Children's Playcentre – it combines an ample play structure, multi purpose sports pitch as well a great Café restaurant and grown up lounge area.
Hackney City Farm (5 miles)
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.
Tenpin Acton (5 miles)
Park Royal
Tenpin Acton Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Archway Leisure Centre (5 miles)
London Colney
Archway Leisure Centre Free form leisure pool with a sloping beach. The water is kept at a tropical 30 degrees. There is a flume, two spa pools, a river run, water jets and a wave machine.
AMF Hollywood Bowl Surrey Quays (5 miles)
London
Golders Hill Park (5 miles)
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.
Deen City Farm (6 miles)
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.
Arsenal Emirates Stadium Tour (6 miles)
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.
Museum of Childhood (6 miles)
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.
Horniman Museum and Gardens (6 miles)
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
Holland Park Adventure Playground (6 miles)
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.
Rowans Tenpin Bowl (6 miles)
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.
London Fields Lido (6 miles)
Hackney
Hugo's Play Centre (6 miles)
Richmond Upon Thames
David Lloyd Bowling (6 miles)
Raynes Park
Clissold Park (6 miles)
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.
Richmond Pools in the Park (6 miles)
Richmond
Richmond Pools in the Park Both a lido and an indoor pool, the Richmond Pools are part of a sports centre and benefit from their verdant location by the Old Deer Park
High Sports Hendon (6 miles)
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
The Castle Climbing Centre (6 miles)
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.
Snakes and Ladders Play Centre (6 miles)
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.
The Tropical Zoo (6 miles)
Brentford
The Tropical Zoo Stroke a crocodile, cuddle a snake or feed the world's largest piranha - there is loads to do at The Tropical Zoo.
Daily animal encounters offer children and adults the opportunity to experience animals up close. Learn about animals, the environment and conservation in a hands on way.
We are largely indoors and heated to tropical temperatures so an ideal day out all year round!!
Finsbury Park (6 miles)
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.
Revolution Karting (6 miles)
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.
Topsy Turvy World (6 miles)
Brent Cross
Topsy Turvy World - a gigantic new concept in indoor soft play. It's the ultimate jump tumble, slide and fun, play system.
Museum of London Docklands (6 miles)
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.
Morden Park Pool (6 miles)
Morden
Morden Park Pool Competition size pool with diving pit and teaching pool. Diving may be restricted to the public at times best to check ahead.
Pottery Cafe (7 miles)
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.
High Sports Crystal Palace (7 miles)
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
Park Road Leisure Centre (7 miles)
Hornsey
Playaway Indoor Soft Play Centre (7 miles)
Crouch End
Ceramics Cafe Ealing (7 miles)
Ealing
Ceramics Cafe Ealing Starting with a plain white bisque shape, you paint on your design using ceramic underglazes, we fire it for you in the kiln, and your piece is ready for collection within 2-4 days.
Docklands Light Railway (7 miles)
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!
Wembley Stadium Tour (7 miles)
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.
Cutty Sark Clipper Ship SUSPENDED (7 miles)
Greenwich
Cutty Sark Clipper Ship SUSPENDED The Cutty Sark was involved in a major fire on 21st May 2007 and looks like it is going to be out of action for quite a while. Check website for update on restoration work - looks like it's going to come back better than ever Spring 2012
Wendys Workshop (7 miles)
Kingston upon Thames
Wendys Workshop Craft cafe where you can paint pottery or try one of several other creative outlets such as decopatch. Suitable for all ages and abilities! Birthday parties and workshops, cafe available. Courtyard garden in the summer.
1st Bowl Lewisham (7 miles)
Lewisham
1st Bowl Lewisham Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Crystal Palace Park Farm (7 miles)
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.
Planetarium at the Royal Observatory (7 miles)
Greenwich
Planetarium at the Royal Observatory Take a fantastic, immersive journey through time and space in the new state-of-the-art planetarium, now London's only planetarium and featuring Europe's first digital planetarium projector.
Wacky Warehouse - Myllet Arms (7 miles)
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!!
2012 Olympic Park Tour (7 miles)
Bromley-by-Bow
2012 Olympic Park Tour Daily walking tours of the Olympic Site take place every day at 11.00 from Bromley-by-Bow Underground station. Pre-booking is required online
Little Dinosaurs (7 miles)
Alexandra Park
Little Dinosaurs Indoor and outdoor play areas for year round gentle family fun in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere.
Alexandra Palace Ice Rink (7 miles)
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.
British Music Experience (8 miles)
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.
Zebra Ceramics (8 miles)
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.
Twickenham Stadium Tour and Museum (8 miles)
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
Lee Valley Ice Rink (8 miles)
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.
Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre (8 miles)
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.
Soccer Skills School (8 miles)
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.
Tenpin Kingston (8 miles)
Kingston Upon Thames
Tenpin Kingston Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This Tenpin has 16 lanes!
Kingfisher Leisure Centre (8 miles)
Kingston Upon Thames
Kingfisher Leisure Centre 25m luxury swimming pool with a tropical feel and WAVE machine with dedicated lane swimming times for the serious swimmer.
High Sports Sutton (8 miles)
Sutton
High Sports Sutton 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
Partyman World Of Play (8 miles)
Wembley
Partyman World Of Play Large kids play centre in Wembley. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in London
Finchley Lido (8 miles)
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
Tenpin Croydon (8 miles)
Croydon
Tenpin Croydon Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
AMF Hollywood Bowl Finchley (8 miles)
Finchley
Wacky Warehouse - Ballot Box (8 miles)
Greenford
Wacky Warehouse - Ballot Box Whether you’re looking to meet up with friends, get messy with your kids during our arts & 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!
Discover Childrens Story Centre (8 miles)
Stratford
Discover Childrens Story Centre - has an incredible indoor play space which is open all year round where you can dress up, explore a secret cave, create spoon puppets, find the giants legs, dance over multi coloured spots that make sounds and most importantly make up stories.
Royal Air Force Museum London (8 miles)
Colindale
Royal Air Force Museum London Why not fuel their imaginations and let them navigate their way through the history of aviation from the earliest balloon flights to today’s Eurofighter Typhoon Jet? This world-class collection of over 100 aircraft and aviation memorabilia offers a fun, educational day out for all the family.
Clown Town Indoor Playcentre (8 miles)
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.
Fired Treasures Pottery Cafe (8 miles)
Mill Hill
Fired Treasures Pottery Cafe Pottery painting cafe offering a relaxing cafe environment where children and adults can enjoy painting on ceramics and other creative activities like enamelling and acrylic plaster painting. Once you have painted, we glaze and fire it in our kiln, ready for collection within 5 days.
Funky Monkeys (8 miles)
Hounslow
Funky Monkeys Premier Indoor Activity Centre and Healthy Eating Café for children aged 8 and under. We provide pre-school activities for children to enjoy during the week. We also offer a range of exciting party packages including themed parties such as mini-makeover and cookery parties.
Brooks Farm (9 miles)
Waltham Forest
Brooks Farm Brooks Farm is a wonderful visitor's attraction based inside Skeltons Lane Park.
Sutton Superbowl (9 miles)
Sutton
Sutton 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!
Surbiton Raceway (9 miles)
Worcester
Surbiton Raceway Features a Junior Cadet Track for children of 6 years to 11 years old. Measuring approximately 700m and with a rise of some 20ft at the paddock end the pro karts can obtain speeds of up to 68 mph.
Newham Leisure Centre (9 miles)
Plaistow
Meadowside Leisure Centre (9 miles)
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
Leyton Leisure Lagoon (9 miles)
East London
Thames Barrier Info and Learning Centre (9 miles)
Woolwich
AMF Hollywood Bowl Tolworth (9 miles)
Surbiton
Kidzbiz Indoor Playcentre (9 miles)
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.
City Limits Bowling (9 miles)
Croydon
City Limits Bowling a state of the art 24 Lane 10 pin Bowling Centre with Diner that serves a range of healthy option foods - great fun for kids of all ages - especially when the weather is a bit grotty.
Hampton Court Palace (9 miles)
East Molesey
Hampton Court Palace Hampton Court Palace promises a magical journey back through 500 years of royal history. Discover the magnificent State Apartments of Henry VIII and William III, explore 60 acres of immaculate riverside gardens and lose yourself in the world-famous maze.
Northala Fields Park (9 miles)
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
Kidspace Croydon (10 miles)
Croydon
Kidspace Croydon Kidspace is a magical, award-winning indoor adventure park. There's something for everyone, including adults! A fantastic day out for all the family!
Hampton Pool (10 miles)
Hampton
Hampton Pool Outdoor heated swimming facility with pre-bookable classes in everything from life saving to kids' yoga. There is also a sun deck cafe.
Jupiter Jos (10 miles)
West Ewell
Jupiter Jos Soft Play Centre and Café with garden area. Open 7 days a week. We have a weekly activity programme and offer a party service.
Bushy Park (10 miles)
Hampton Court
Bushy Park I am told there is a great children's playground, a sandpit, beautiful surrounds and lots of great wildlife. Bushy is the second largest of the Royal Parks. Lying to the north of Hampton Court Palace, the park, has a distinctly rural character and is home to around 320 free-roaming deer
Tumble In The Jungle (10 miles)
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.
Waltham Forest Pool and Track (10 miles)
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.
Wet n Wild at Waterfront Leisure Centre (10 miles)
Woolwich
Pavilion Leisure Centre (10 miles)
Bromley
Pavilion Leisure Centre Swimming pool with waterfall, wave machine, slides and beach area. Great idea for kids day out in Kent.
Adventure Kingdom (10 miles)
Bromley
Adventure Kingdom Adventure Kingdom is one of the biggest indoor play facilities in South London filled with ball ponds, slides, an air mountain and much more. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with kids in Kent
Malden Miniature Railway (10 miles)
Thames Ditton
Malden Miniature Railway We have been in existence for 70 years and at our current site for over 58 years. Our railway is well known and locally it is referred to as the Thames Ditton Miniature Railway, and this is where we operate our two independent railways. The ground level railway is for the larger trains the other is an elevated railway for the smaller scale trains, both are used for passenger hauling.
West Wickham Leisure Centre (10 miles)
West Wickham
West Wickham Leisure Centre As well as offering adult and junior swimming lessons and adult lane swimming West Wickham also has a varied swimming programme including aquafit, Kids Splash and Swim Zone. There are also diving facilities with a 1m springboard
Heathrow Gym (10 miles)
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
High Sports Eastham (10 miles)
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
Craggy Island Climbing and Caving Centre (10 miles)
Carshalton
Craggy Island Climbing and Caving Centre A world class Bouldering Centre for low level climbing without ropes: the new 'rock 'n roll' of climbing! But now you can also go Caving in our hidden subterranean world. Safely experience the twists and turns of our fantastic and unique underground complex.
Team Sport North London (10 miles)
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.
Get Fired (11 miles)
Purley
Get Fired Choose the item you want to decorate from the wide range of bisque (unpainted pottery). There are mugs, plates, vases, animals and loads more. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in Surrey
Tenpin Feltham (11 miles)
Hounslow
Tenpin Feltham Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Hounslow Urban Farm (11 miles)
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.
Airport Bowl (11 miles)
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!
Horton Park (11 miles)
Epsom
Horton Park A walk around the farm take in two ponds with ducks and moorhens.The is also a stream, willow tunnel and nature trail. Even rainy days are fun. There is a huge indoor play barn with tubes, cubes, bridges, crawl ways and a new three way lane slide
Chislehurst Caves (11 miles)
Chislehurst
Chislehurst Caves Grab a lantern and get ready for an amazing adventure! Your whole family can travel back in time, on an exciting lamp-lit tour of the labyrinth that is Chislehurst Caves. Hear tales of Druids, Romans and Saxons; see the Caves Church, Druid Altar, Haunted Pool and a whole lot more!
Lee Valley Athletics Centre (11 miles)
Picketts Lock
Lee Valley Athletics Centre Athletics is fun, everyone can do it and it’s a great way to keep fit! Take part in after school classes and school holiday programmes and be trained by experienced coaches.
Valentines Mansion and Gardens (12 miles)
Ilford
Valentines Mansion and Gardens Country house and gardens with recreated period rooms including Victorian kitchen and a dedicated Family Room. Enjoy the house and gardens through special trails and borrow a free backpack to explore the mansion and outdoors. Special events run throughout the year with a FREE family Sunday once a month.
Chessington World of Adventures (12 miles)
Chessington
Chessington World of Adventures With nine themed lands, over 1000 species of animals and a safari themed hotel, Chessington really is Britain's Wildest Adventure with too much to explore in just one day!
Sandown Ski Centre (12 miles)
Esher
Sandown Ski Centre Opportunities for kids to get started with a few lessons and progress to open ski sessions. Snowboarding available for older children.
Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure (12 miles)
Enfield
Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure Go Ape! 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.
Dino Safari Adventure Golf (12 miles)
Arkley
Dino Safari Adventure Golf Come and experience 18 holes of fun packed Dinosaur Safari Adventure Golf amongst 7 giants of the Jurassic period, cascading waterfalls, flowing streams, lagoons, lush greenery and tropical palm trees.
High Sports Elmbridge (12 miles)
Walton On Thames
High Sports Elmbridge Indoor Climbing Centre in Surrey with opportunties 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 in Surrey
Aldenham Country Park (13 miles)
Elstree
Aldenham Country Park Aldenham Country Park - rare breeds farm - children's adventure play area - 100 acre wood ( a recreation of all the features found in the Winnie the Pooh stories ) - 175 acres of woodland walks - sailing, fishing, meadows, reservoir, annual craft fairs and events - refreshments kiosk - picnic area
Garsons Farm (13 miles)
Esher
Garsons Farm From May to October Garsons have over 100 acres of crops exclusively for pick-your-own harvesting. A choice of over 40 crops and 5 types of flowers can be picked throughout the warmer months and many new varieties of certain crops mean that they are available for a greatly extended season.
Antics (13 miles)
Warlingham
Antics Bright, colourful and fun - a social hotspot for mums and carers where the kids can exhaust themselves and the mums can do the opposite!
Sobell Leisure Centre (13 miles)
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
Fulwell Cross Swimming Pool (13 miles)
Ilford
Fulwell Cross Swimming Pool 1m and 3m springboards and 5m platform (limited public access, see Opening Times). Swimming pool and other facilities. Handily near a library for some quiet time afterwards.
Namco Funscape Dagenham (13 miles)
Dagenham
Namco Funscape Dagenham Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Rockfrog Outdoor Activities (13 miles)
Middlesex
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.
Piglets - Indoor soft Play (13 miles)
Hersham
Piglets - Indoor soft Play Indoor Soft Play, Friendly Farm Animals, Outdoor Play, Lovely Things for Children, Proper Food, Cards and Wrapping Paper.
Belvedere Splash Park (13 miles)
Belvedere
Belvedere Splash Park Belvedere Splash Park is the largest free access public wet play park in the United Kingdom. Children can paddle in a lagoon surrounding a desert island and play on a huge safety surfaced "beach" equipped with water sprinklers, showers, bubble jets and sprays.
Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex (14 miles)
Uxbridge
Wacky Warehouse - Pavillion (14 miles)
Watford
Wacky Warehouse - Pavillion Wacky Warehouse - Pavillion - the usual Wacky Warehouse formula - big playframe inddor play centre - bung the kids in and let them run themselves ragged for a couple of hours while you have a break from the little darlings.
Tenpin Bexleyheath (14 miles)
Bexleyheath
Tenpin Bexleyheath Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Zorbit (14 miles)
Waltham Cross
Zorbit Recommended 8yrs plus, Zorbiting is a safe exciting high and a really unique experience.
Crazy Barn Indoor Soft Play Centre (14 miles)
Sidcup
Crazy Barn Indoor Soft Play Centre 3 sections according to age groups,Baby,Toddler & Junior Zones - Ball Pond,Soft Play areas,Multiple level Play Frame,Helter Skelter (part see through) a large 4 lane Slide,Punch Bags etc. - available for children's party hire
The Arc (14 miles)
Caterham
The Arc Indoor Soft Play for kids of all ages- swing, play, explore all under a magnificent 60 meter dragon!
There's drama, dance and art classes plus a great cafe and bistro serving lunches, meals, drinks and snacks! Free parking, a warm welcome and friendly faces!
Skaterham (14 miles)
Caterham
Skaterham The skatepark is open to BMX, skateboard, scooter and inline, with special 11 and under sessions so you know your young ones won't get bashed about unduly.
Orpington Palace Superbowl (14 miles)
Orpington
Orpington 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!
Trial a Bite Rock and Fossil Tours (15 miles)
Bexleyheath
Trial a Bite Rock and Fossil Tours Guided rock and fossil hunting trips at venues Kent and Sussex. Like exploring the outdoors? Want to try something different at the seaside? Fascinated by dinosaurs and ancient life? Always wanted to have a go at fossil hunting? Then let us help you to discover the 144 million years of natural history, hidden in the rocks of southeast Britain.
Farmyard Funworld (15 miles)
Watford
Farmyard Funworld Small Farmyard with a large selection of animals - many friendly and able to be handled. Feeding sessions.
Also Close Encounters sessions with snake, lizard spider etc.
Dagenham Swimming Pool (15 miles)
Dagenham
Denham Country Park (15 miles)
Uxbridge
Denham Country Park The Park can be explored on foot and is home to a variety of wildlife. Along the river and canal banks herons are regularly seen and you may be lucky enough to see a kingfisher.
F1 Karting South East (15 miles)
Colnbrook
F1 Karting South East 8+ only. Karting race events, training and parties. Race up to 40mph in their 200cc biz karts. Their track is 450m long with 100m back straight.
Playzone at the Furzefield Centre (15 miles)
Potters Bar
Playzone at the Furzefield Centre Monster themed play area with many great and classic features for the under eights, attached to a leisure centre and visible from the pool. Has separate toddler section, suitably equipped.
Piccalilys Play Cafe (15 miles)
Weybridge
Piccalilys Play Cafe Plenty to keep your 0-3 years entertained, foam padded flooring, trampoline, role play kitchen, tool bench, dressing up, slide and more.
Northaw Great Wood (15 miles)
Cuffley
Northaw Great Wood This large nature reserve is an extremely important Hertfordshire woodland comprising areas of oak, hornbeam, ash, sweet chestnut, elm and beech. It supports a wide ecosystem of natural wildlife.
Parents Paradise (15 miles)
Bushey
Parents Paradise Indoor play centre with separate baby and toddler area, over 5's play frame, Go Kart track and Football Arena. Mezzanine floor with pool, air hockey tables and comfy sofas. The Paradise Cafe serves great family meals, snacks and the best coffee this side of Seattle!
Lee Valley White Water Centre (15 miles)
Waltham Cross
Lee Valley White Water Centre Experience the freaky thrills of white water rafting, canoeing and paddling! Over 14s for the rafting; the paddling activities have no lower age but kids must be experienced already.
TopGolf Watford (15 miles)
Watford
TopGolf Watford Adventurously landscaped golf courses alongside the traditional, the classic game with a modern edge. Although you obviously need some skill to really enjoy it they're family friendly and have options for every budget.
Waltham Abbey Gardens (15 miles)
Waltham Abbey
Waltham Abbey Gardens Discover this truly magical heritage site. Wander around the remains of what was once one of the largest Augustinian Abbeys in the country, founded by King Henry II in 1177 and reputed to be the site of King Harold's grave after the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
Rollerbowl (15 miles)
Romford
Rollerbowl With 34 lanes they are one of the biggest centres in the country; add that to large Arcade area with the newest games, fruit machines and 9 brand new pool tables.
Painshill Park (16 miles)
Cobham
Painshill Park An 18th century Georgian landscape with an exciting range of Fun Family and Kids Only events throughout the year. During the school holidays there are adventures and craft workshops for families to enjoy and in December their Traditional Father Christmas is resident in the stunning Crystal Grotto.
Crazy Tots Soft Play (16 miles)
Leatherhead
Crazy Tots Soft Play Crazy Tots is a large soft play area incorporating a wide range of educational equipment for children aged eight years and under.
Fun Tots Soft Play (16 miles)
Chertsey
Fun Tots Soft Play Colourful indoor play area with bouncy castle, ride on toys, tunnels and much more. Suitable for 0-5 years. Please note limited opening hours.
Brooklands Museum (16 miles)
Weybridge
Brooklands Museum Motoring and aviation museum containing over 30 aircraft, restored motoring village, refurbished 1907 Club House, steepest section of the original banked racing circuit which has picnic areas and a regular calander of events. It also features the only Concorde in the South East.
Romford Ice Arena (16 miles)
Romford
Romford Ice Arena Modern ice rink with many different sessions, classes clubs and party options. Cafe also on site. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Essex.
Cassiobury Park (16 miles)
Watford
Cassiobury Park There is lots to do with children in Cassiobury Park and most of it will cost you absolutely nothing! Swings, numerous climbing frames and slides, a granite stone maze and even a trampoline and zip wire are all on offer, and there is a younger style play ground for the smalls.
Mercedes-Benz World (16 miles)
Weybridge
Mercedes-Benz World - a great day out for the whole family and entry is free with many exotic and rare cars on show every day.
Why not try one of our exhilarating Driving Experiences and if the kids are over 1.5m tall then can too.
For the younger guests there is also our indoor Little Learners electric car track so that they can get behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz.
Treasure Island Soft Play (16 miles)
Swanley
Treasure Island Soft Play Soft play for the smaller household members in White Oaks Leisure Centre, which has loads to do - check weblink for details
White Oak Leisure Centre (16 miles)
Swanley
White Oak Leisure Centre Diving facilities, 3 genuinely exciting flumes, and the standard main and teaching pools. But so much more: Treasure Island soft play area, creche, martial arts facility and healthy snack cafe.
Cheeky Monkeys Jungle Adventure (16 miles)
Cheshunt
Cheeky Monkeys Jungle Adventure Indoor soft play area offering a warm welcome, delicious refreshments and a great place for kids to have fun. We also have a wonderful outdoor garden area with bouncy castle and slide. So come and join the adventure!
Beaver Water World (16 miles)
Tatsfield
Namco Funscape Romford (16 miles)
Romford
Namco Funscape Romford Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Kidspace Romford (16 miles)
Romford
Kidspace Romford Kidspace is a magical, award-winning indoor adventure park. There's something for everyone, including adults! Kidspace is different. And proud of it. We have taken the very best elements of activities from the top leisure park operators in Europe and developed a new breed of centre.
Rickmansworth Aquadrome Nature Reserve (16 miles)
Rickmansworth
Rickmansworth Aquadrome Nature Reserve 41 hectares of land, water, woodland and open space. A perfect spot to come for a picnic, fun in the play area, a drink at the café or just a run around in the sunshine.
Escape Children's Play Centre (16 miles)
Egham
Escape Children's Play Centre Escape Children's Play Centre - indoor play area, packed to the brim with excitement from ball pits to slides, with a jungle theme.
Whippendell Woods (17 miles)
Watford
Whippendell Woods Get back to basics with a nature ramble through some ancient woodland, it's free, it's healthy, and if you've got picnic weather that's a whole day, there!
Go Ape! Black Park (17 miles)
Wexham
Go Ape! Black Park Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest 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 high above the forest floor.
Hornchurch Sports Centre (17 miles)
Hornchurch
Hornchurch Sports Centre 1, 3 and 5 metre diving boards. The site also offers fun swims, swimming lessons, diving and other exciting activities in its two pools, as well as other sporting opportunities.
Fairfield Pool and Leisure Complex (17 miles)
Dartford
Lee Valley Park Farms (17 miles)
Waltham Abbey
Lee Valley Park Farms If you want to get the kids out of the house and are looking for something that¯Â¿Â½s fun, interesting and educational, Lee Valley Park Farms in Waltham Abbey has all of this and more! With lots of different farm animals to meet.
Gambado Watford (17 miles)
Watford
Gambado Watford A dodgems track, carousel, climbing wall (only open from 4pm Monday- Friday during term time), huge playframe, toddler/ sensory area, licensed Yum Yum cafe, serving healthy options or treats for all, adult lounge with free WiFi and internet access and the icing on the cake fantastic party areas!
AMF Hollywood Bowl Watford (17 miles)
Watford
Great Cockcrow Railway (17 miles)
Chertsey
Great Cockcrow Railway Take a trip behind one of our 7 1/4 scale steam engines through woods, over bridges, through a tunnel and perhaps even through the Jungle. Watch out for the animals! A choice of two routes, why not do both?
Adventure World (17 miles)
London Colney
Adventure World The Adventure World soft play area caters for children aged 6 months to 11 years with 3 dedicated areas of fun, under 2's, under 5's and 5 - 11 years. Warm in the Winter and cool in the Summer it's the perfect place to escape whatever the weather.
London Colney Recreation Centre (17 miles)
London Colney
London Colney Recreation Centre Within the gym there are a surprising variety of child oriented options, including tots to teens sports training, a great range of activity camps, swimming and theme parties - a creche is also available.
Lee Valley Regional Park (17 miles)
Lee Valley
Lee Valley Regional Park The 10,000 acre Park has hundreds of great days out for all the family. Whether it's a day out at the farms, athletics, golf, horse riding, ice skating, fishing, cycling, bird watching, camping or simply exploring the countryside, Lee Valley Regional Park has so much to explore.
Dish Ceramics Studio (18 miles)
Reigate
Dish Ceramics Studio A paint your own pottery studio. Birthday parties, unique gifts, baby footprints. NCT and toddler groups, schools, women’s groups, Brownies, Guides and Scouts, corporate teambuilding – all welcome.
Reigate Caves (18 miles)
Reigate
Reigate Caves - go almost un-noticed in the heart of this busy Surrey town. Explore the Barons Cave, a medieval cavern below Reigate Castle and the Tunnel Road Caves, used in WW1.
Laser Mayhem (18 miles)
Abridge
Laser Mayhem Laser combat games are great fun and ideal for active kids between the ages of 8 and 12. All the fun of paintball without the mess! Plus they have an indoor arena incase of bad weather.
Chocolart (18 miles)
Reigate
Chocolart You'll all have fun making your own chocolates, moulding, dipping and decorating. Fingers may be licked at will! We also include soft drinks for them, hot drinks for you and a chocolate fountain for all.
The Old Dairy Studios (18 miles)
Oxsted
The Old Dairy Studios Pottery painting in our magical studio based in an old dairy in the heart of Oxted. Choose from hundreds of designs to paint or maybe make hand or footprints to keep for posterity! Our picnic themed party room is ideal for children’s parties, parents can paint too if they wish!
Junglee Fun Hornchurch (18 miles)
Hornchurch
Junglee Fun Hornchurch Designed for the under 7s and run by a former Ofsted inspector, this colourful fully equipped purpose built soft play area is a great place for children to interact and burn off their excess energy.
Tandridge Leisure Centre (18 miles)
Oxted
Tandridge Leisure Centre The Tandridge Leisure Centre pool is a fun and safe environment. It has a 25m fitness pool and a lagoon pool with wave rides, water cannons and mushroom fountain. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Surrey
Eagle Heights (18 miles)
Eynsford
Eagle Heights A small animal park based in the beautiful Darent Valley, near Brands Hatch in Kent. There are over 100 Birds of Prey to see, plus Reptile House, Meerkats, Otters, Goats, Donkey, Pony, Pigs and much more. Playarea, Gift Shop and Tearoom. Free Parking. Experience Days available.
Ride the Hill (18 miles)
Redhill
Ride the Hill As one of the World’s top Mountainboard Centres, we have something for everyone, and a lift to take you back for more!!! And for the non-riders the lakeside location and nearby farm shop and plant centre make it an ideal place to while away a couple of hours.
RHS Garden Wisley (18 miles)
Woking
RHS Garden Wisley Wisley offers adults and children the chance to see the beauty of the changing seasons. There's plenty of space to run around - 240 acres in fact - and with richly planted borders, luscious rose gardens and of course, the state-of-the-art Glasshouse, the surroundings are simply stunning.
Hands-on Art Adventures (18 miles)
Windsor
Hands-on Art Adventures Rediscover your creativity: boys or girls, toddler or grown up, there is an Art Adventure for everybody at our Arts and Crafts Centre in Old Windsor, Berkshire. Paint or Make your own Pottery; Arts and Crafts: batik, printing, collage, painting; Construction Kits; Modelling; Mechanical Clocks... which one will you choose?
Bedfords Park Visitor Centre (18 miles)
Havering atte Bower
Bedfords Park Visitor Centre Offers visitors a really warm welcome and the opportunity to find out about the wildlife within the 215 acre park, which includes many valuable species rich habitats - so take your magnifying glass and sketchbook or camera for the kids to identify mini beasts!
Butterfly World (18 miles)
St Albans
Butterfly World Fantastic array of butterflies and lovely grounds. Much to see and a good educational slant is applied.
Belhus Park Leisure Centre (18 miles)
South Ockendon
Belhus Park Leisure Centre There is a 25m swimming pool with water slide, as well as a teaching pool to cater for the extensive Aquatics swimming lesson programme. Also a sports hall, aerobics, mini gymnastics, sunbed, childminding facility and 11 bay floodlit golf driving range.
Lullingstone Castle and World Garden (18 miles)
Eynsford
Lullingstone Castle and World Garden A full day's worth of ambling pleasure between the castle and the fabulous gardens. Probably best for less boisterous kids, it is a visual delight and an excellent learning opportunity.
Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (18 miles)
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Empire Cinema (18 miles)
Slough
Empire Cinema 10 screen cinema in Slough - formerly Cineworld and UGC
Langleybury Childrens Farm (18 miles)
Kings Langley
Langleybury Childrens Farm They have a Pets Corner, plus goats, sheep, deer, pigs, ducks, geese and hens. There is a children's play area, a putting green, a tea shop and small gift shop. They even do children's parties. Limited opening: check the opening information.
Paradise Wildlife Park (18 miles)
Broxbourne
Paradise Wildlife Park This friendly family wildlife park with monkeys Tigers Lions and many other exotic animals offers other attractions including Adventure Golf, Gold Panning, Woodland Railway etc. Great fun for all the family.
Godstone Farm (19 miles)
Godstone
Godstone Farm Lots of friendly farm and pet animals for you to see and some to even stroke or hold. As well as that theres a large indoor playbarn and an ENORMOUS adventure playground.
Lee Valley Boat Centre (19 miles)
Broxbourne
Lee Valley Boat Centre Situated in the picturesque River Lee Country Park, Lee Valley Boat Centre is a stones throw from Broxbourne train station. In a week you can cruise into London on a narrow boats, or in just an hour you can navigate the river by electric pleasure craft, pedalos or rowing boats.
Absolutely Ten Pin (19 miles)
Slough
Absolutely Ten Pin 18 shiny new bowling lanes, 5 American Pool Tables, an EXCLUSIVE VIP room, and a great gourmet food service.
Hatfield House and Park (19 miles)
Hatfield
Hatfield House and Park You can enjoy the manicured garden, extensive park, 7 (soon to be 9) unique shops, a busy restaurant, a children's play area and a shortly to be opened childrenâs adventure playground featuring a model of Hatfield House as a centerpiece and a renowned sculpture exhibition.
Windsor Castle (19 miles)
Windsor
Windsor Castle Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, is one of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen.
Salters Steamers (19 miles)
Windsor
Salters Steamers As one of the longest established firms on the Thames we own one of the largest and most exclusive fleets operating on the river. Our cruises combine traditional style, contemporary comforts and the highest modern standards.
Slough Ice Arena (19 miles)
Slough
Slough Ice Arena General Skating sessions take place during the day and night. However, if you're looking for something a little louder then our Disco Skate sessions on Tue, Friday and Saturday nights may be just what you're looking for.
Hertfordshire Sports Village (19 miles)
Hatfield
Celtic Harmony Camp (19 miles)
Brickendon
Celtic Harmony Camp Enjoy a great day out for all the family, with our Archers, Farmers, Warriors, Storytellers and Woodsmen. There's plenty of exciting hands-on activities to keep everyone busy and good food in a real Iron Age village, set in beautiful woodland.
Please note limited, summer only opening.
Royal Windsor Wheel (19 miles)
Windsor
Royal Windsor Wheel This attraction allows visitors the chance to enjoy the spectacular seasonal panoramic views of Windsor whatever the weather and from the comfort of their capsules.
Cocksherd Bluebell Wood (19 miles)
Britwell
Cocksherd Bluebell Wood A charming local nature reserve supporting a wide variety of flora and fauna and known locally as Bluebell Wood. An interesting geological feature is the large hollow said to have been gouged out of the terrain by a glacier in the last ice age some 15000 years ago. English bluebells are the star attraction in April.
Stubbers Adventure Centre (19 miles)
Upminster
Stubbers Adventure Centre Family adventure starts here, from individual activities to whole days and courses, with a fantastic range including motor sports, jet ski, laser tag and bushcraft.
Hatfield Swim Centre (19 miles)
Hatfield
Hatfield Swim Centre The uniquely designed 33m pool allows a full length to to be swum in either shallow or deep water. The separate Learner Pool and D Pool offer the opportunity to build water confidence in younger children or individuals with their parents in a safe and fun environment.
Harpers at Westminster Lodge (19 miles)
St Albans
Harpers at Westminster Lodge The 33 metre pool boasts diving boards, flumes and inflatables with an additional teaching pool. The centre also features outdoor crazy golf, tennis courts and athletics facilities.
Windsor Leisure Centre (19 miles)
Windsor
Windsor Leisure Centre All the water features are such splashing fun! Aqua thrills for everyone; with Monsoon and Cyclone the two Giant Slides,Wild Water Creek, Olly the Octopus and his Water Cannons, the umbrella fountain and even a chance to relax in the poolside Bubble Tubs. Toddlers enjoy splashing about on the Beach and slide into our water on our Sandcastle slide.
Pots of Art Ceramic Studio (19 miles)
St Albans
Pots of Art Ceramic Studio Come and have fun painting your own original masterpiece, even if you don't think you're artistic! With our help, stencils and stamps you can create an original work of art. We have Pottery Painting, Build A Bear and Decopatch - great fun for all the family.
Snakes and Ladders (19 miles)
Slough
Snakes and Ladders Snakes and Ladders 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 café.
Museum of St Albans (20 miles)
St Albans
Museum of St Albans Tells the story of St Albans from the departure of the Romans to the present day, with many fun special exhibits and a wildlife garden with children's trail.
Partyman World of Play (20 miles)
Grays
Partyman World of Play Join in the fun with a fantastic three level soft play structure, a majestic sports arena, super swirling slides, shooting ball cannons, drop slides and stupendous stage shows.
Lakeside Karting (20 miles)
West Thurrock
Lakeside Karting Passengers can be taken as young as two, and kids can drive from as young as eight. Karting is a thrilling activity for kids, especially here where you can take tiny passengers.
History on Wheels Museum (20 miles)
Windsor
History on Wheels Museum VERY limited opening but well worth a trip - generally open to public once a month, contact directly for information.
Birchwood Indoor Play Area (20 miles)
Hatfield
Birchwood Indoor Play Area A Softplay Centre on three levels for Toddlers and Children to enjoy.
A variety of slides, tunnels and ladders to keep them entertained for hours.
Hatfield Kids Funzone (20 miles)
Hatfield
Verulamium Museum (20 miles)
St Albans
Verulamium Museum recreated Roman rooms - hands-on Discovery Areas - video presentations - touch screen databases - some of the finest Roman mosaics and wall plasters outside the Mediterranean
Old MacDonald's Farm (20 miles)
Brentwood
Old MacDonald's Farm This year there are 5 new permanent attractions for the kids to play around on.ou upto date with exciting new features
Chenies Manor (20 miles)
Chenies
Chenies Manor Child friendly, though we only recommend it for less boisterous children, with fascinating architecture, beautifully crafted gardens and yew and turf mazes to enjoy. It may intrigue older kids that there is supposedly a haunted staircase!
High Sports Redhill (20 miles)
Redhill
High Sports Redhill Indoor Climbing Centre in Surrey with opportunties 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 in Surrey
National & International Tennis Academy (20 miles)
Hemel Hempstead
The Lightbox (20 miles)
Woking
The Lightbox Whether you're passionate about the arts and history, want activities and fun, or would just like somewhere quiet to relax and think, you'll find it all at The Lightbox, Woking's gallery and museum. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Surrey
Big Apple Woking (20 miles)
Woking
Big Apple Woking Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
DJ's Jungle Adventure Soft Play Centre (20 miles)
St Albans
DJ's Jungle Adventure Soft Play Centre - huge inddor play centre with separate play areas for toddlers and bigger kids. So you can have a sit down and a cup of tea while the kids run themselves ragged - job done!!
Outwood Windmill (21 miles)
Redhill
Outwood Windmill Outwood Windmill is the oldest windmill in Britain which is still working. The windmill can be visited by private pre-arranged bookings only.
Rye House Kart Raceway (21 miles)
Hoddesdon
Rye House Kart Raceway One of the only kart circuits in the country to incorporate the under 8s, their Bambino Karts are suitable for ages 5+!
Rye House Gatehouse (21 miles)
Hoddesdon
Rye House Gatehouse Explore this once fortified manor house. Built in 1443 by Sir Andrew Ogard and restored by Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, Rye House Gatehouse is one of the finest medieval moated sites in Hertfordshire and has a vibrant history – including an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate King Charles II.
Legoland (21 miles)
Windsor
Legoland At LEGOLAND Windsor the entertainment is certainly hands-on. Children aged 3-12 can take to the road, soar through the skies and sail the seas in complete safety. With over 50 interactive rides, attractions, live shows, building workshops and driving schools, not to mention over 55 million LEGO bricks, all set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland, LEGOLAND is a unique family theme park.
Jungle Mania Play Centre (21 miles)
Welwyn Garden City
Jungle Mania Play Centre A fab indoor play structure with three feature-packed levels and a separate toddlers area, containing a whole host of enjoyable and educational activities. Jungle Mania has over 65 play features