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Free Things To Do In London With Kids: Your Ultimate Guide<\/h2>\n

London with kids does not have to mean spending a small fortune. The capital has loads of genuinely free family days out, but the trick is knowing which ones are actually worth your time and which ones will leave you queuing for an hour with a restless seven-year-old.<\/p>\n

Some places are brilliant but need booking in advance. Some are only partly free. Some sound great on paper, then turn into a long, crowded slog by lunchtime.<\/p>\n

We’ve cut through all of that.<\/p>\n

This guide covers free things to do in London with kids that are genuinely useful for families<\/strong>: from world-class museums and city farms to parks, playgrounds and a few quirky spots that feel a bit different. Every pick is actually free for general admission, and we’ve flagged the ones that need a bit of advance planning.<\/p>\n

TL;DR:<\/strong> The Natural History Museum and British Museum are the big museum wins. For outdoor time, Regent’s Park and Crystal Palace Park Dinosaurs are hard to beat. For something different, Sky Garden (book ahead) and London Mithraeum are excellent. And for animal lovers, Mudchute Park and Farm is one of the best free days out in the whole city.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Famous Museums and Galleries<\/h2>\n

London’s national museums are free for everyone, all year round. That is genuinely one of the best things about visiting the capital with children, and it makes a huge difference when you’re planning a day out on a budget.<\/p>\n

Natural History Museum<\/h3>\n

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If you only pick one free museum in London with kids, this is the safest bet. It’s packed with family appeal and easy to build a proper day around, with dinosaurs, volcanoes, giant mammals and the famous blue whale skeleton named Hope in Hintze Hall.<\/p>\n

Children who claim they hate museums tend to change their mind pretty fast once they’re face-to-face with a life-size T-Rex or trying out the earthquake simulator in the Volcanoes and Earthquakes gallery. According to the Natural History Museum’s own family pages<\/a>, there are six free things to do across the galleries on any given visit, plus self-guided family tours and seasonal holiday activities.<\/p>\n