20 Best Things To Do In London Near Me | Day Out With The Kids

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    Best Things To Do & Days Out In London

    London is big and so is our list of fun things to do in London with kids - we’ve got plenty to keep the whole family entertained! 

    Let us tell you one thing -  taking the little ones to London’s top museums is fun, whether you live in London or you’re just visiting. From coming face to face with real dinosaur skeletons at the Natural History Museum to meeting the costumed actors at the London Transport Museum and trying on a bright red unifor at the Household Cavalry Museum, your mini explorers will have lots to keep them entertained. Make sure you also take a ride on the underground train at the Postal Museum and check out their lovely postal-themed role play area for the kids too. 

    Want to see  the sights? Go to the top of The Shard or take a ride on the London Eye for a bird’s eye view of the city and see all the famous landmarks, including Tower of London, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. How many can you spot? 

    After an animal day out? Take a walk on the wild side at London Zoo where you’ll have a roaring good time spotting lions, lemurs and lots more. It’s also one of the top zoos in the UK. For a peek into the wonderful world of the deep oceans, check out SEA LIFE London Aquarium. Or if you fancy making friends with the local farm animals, head out to Surrey Docks Farm, it happens to be one of the best free things to do in London with kids. 

    Kids have plenty of energy to burn, so we’ve got many active family days out in London to offer too. Water fun at Leyton Leisure Lagoon, outdoor high ropes adventures at Go Ape Battersea Park and shooting lasers at Star Command Laser Tag - just to name a few.

    We couldn’t possibly describe all the fun things to do in London in this little intro but we surely have most of them listed below for you to explore. Time to discover London’s best family days out!  
    Oh, before you go, we've got a handy breakdown of the UK school holidays to help you plan as many activities with the little ones as you can this year.

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    The Postal Museum

    The Postal Museum

    • London
    • Indoor
    • Museums and Art Galleries

    Please note the kids play area is currently closed, and there is newly adapted technology in place due to COVID-19. If you think The Postal Museum is...

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    All Ages

    1.3 mi

    Girl walking across ladder at Go Ape

    Go Ape Battersea Park(2)

    • London
    • Outdoor
    • High Ropes Courses

    Big city, bigger challenge; Go Ape Battersea Park is the most central forest experience in London. It may be twice the height and length of most othe...

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    Ages 4+

    2.4 mi

    Kids on Treasure Hunt Trail

    The St Katherine Docks Treasure Trail

    • London
    • Outdoor
    • Tours and River Cruises

    Make new discoveries on the St Katherine Docks self guided themed Treasure Trail as you hunt for the long lost treasure! Can you solve the clues and...

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    Ages 4+

    2.5 mi

    Boy driving bus at London Transport Museum in Covent Garden

    London Transport Museum

    • Covent Garden
    • Indoor
    • Museums and Art Galleries

    Does your little one have a need for speed? Take them for a great day of family fun and interactive adventure at the London Transport Museum. All abo...

    All Ages

    0.5 mi

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    Outside view of Buckingham Palace in London

    Buckingham Palace(1)

    • London
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Castles and Palaces

    Have a royal day out at Buckingham Palace! The palace is the official London residence of Her Majesty The Queen and serves as both home and office. T...

    Ages 4+

    0.7 mi

    Body Worlds London

    Body Worlds London

    • London
    • Indoor
    • Tourist Attractions

    Learn about the human anatomy in a truly unforgettable way with a visit to the award-winning BODY WORLDS exhibition in London. Featuring more than 20...

    Ages 4+

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    Trafalgar Square's fountain & National Gallery on Curious About Trafalgar Square trail

    Curious About Trafalgar Square

    • London
    • Outdoor
    • Tourist Attractions

    Curious About Trafalgar Square gives an exciting perspective into this historic area of London. Walk 1: St James's Square to Trafalgar Square From th...

    Ages 9+

    0.2 mi

    Bus passes Tower of London on City Sightseeing London tour

    City Sightseeing London Hop On Hop Off Tour

    • London
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Tours and River Cruises

    London is the national centre for culture, politics and industry. See it all from the top of a bright red double-decker bus on a City Sightseeing Lon...

    Ages 4+

    0.2 mi

    Father and daughter do activity sheet at The National Gallery in London

    The National Gallery

    • Trafalgar Square
    • Indoor
    • Museums and Art Galleries

    The National Gallery welcomes children and offer Family Walk and Talk Guided Tours, 3 audio tours and 3 more printed children's trails to really help...

    Ages 4+

    0.3 mi

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    Outside view of Royal Academy of Arts in London

    Royal Academy of Arts

    • London
    • Indoor
    • Museums and Art Galleries

    At the Royal Academy of Arts they offer a warmly welcoming environment for families and encourage children and adults to learn together! There are fr...

    Ages 9+

    0.3 mi

    Family on Treasure Hunt Trail

    The Trafalgar Square Treasure Hunt Trail

    • Trafalgar Square
    • Outdoor
    • Tourist Attractions

    While Trafalgar Square is an iconic spot, there are more than a few mysteries hiding around every corner. Explore its secret underbelly on The Trafal...

    Ages 4+

    0.3 mi

    Trafalgar Square and Nelson's Column in Westminster

    Nelson's Column

    • Westminster
    • Outdoor
    • Tourist Attractions

    Nelson's Column Raised in 1843 and now one of London`s best loved and most iconic monuments, Nelson's Column remembers the charismatic one-armed, one...

    Ages 0-12

    0.3 mi

    Entrance to National Portrait Gallery in London

    National Portrait Gallery

    • London
    • Indoor
    • Museums and Art Galleries

    At the National Portrait Gallery explore an incredible 200,000 portraits crafted between the 16th Century and the present day in a wide variety of di...

    Ages 4+

    0.3 mi

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    Paddington bear at Hamleys in London

    Hamleys(2)

    • London
    • Indoor
    • Tourist Attractions

    Hamleys is a magical and unique experience. A world of wonder and delight with activities in the holidays as well as tours around the store and parti...

    Ages 0-12

    0.3 mi

    Riverside walk way at Hyde Park in London

    Hyde Park

    • London
    • Outdoor
    • Parks and Playgrounds

    Hyde Park is one of London's finest landscapes and covers over 350 acres within which are numerous family suitable entertainments! The 110 yard Serpe...

    All Ages

    1.4 mi

    The London Ghost Bus Tour night bus

    The London Ghost Bus Tour

    • London
    • Indoor
    • Tours and River Cruises

    The London Ghost Bus Tour is a darkly theatrical sightseeing tour, showing you the sinister side of London while providing gothic comedy horror theat...

    Ages 13+

    0.4 mi

    Boy in costume at The Household Cavalry Museum in London

    The Household Cavalry Museum

    • London
    • Indoor
    • Museums and Art Galleries

    The Household Cavalry Museum is a living museum about real people doing a real job in a real place. Through a large glazed partition you can see troo...

    Ages 4+

    0.5 mi

    People participating at Sunday Stroll Skating in London

    Sunday Stroll Skating

    • London
    • Outdoor
    • Ice Skating and Rollerskating

    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 or...

    Ages 4+

    0.5 mi

    Market on huntfun London Covent Garden trail

    Huntfun London Covent Garden

    • London
    • Outdoor
    • Tourist Attractions

    Fancy yourself a bit of an adventurer? With a treasure map in hand, it's time for you and your kids to crack the mystery of the huntfun treasure hunt...

    All Ages

    0.5 mi

    Oasis Swimming Pools

    • Holborn
    • Outdoor
    • Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres

    At Oasis Swimming Pool, in Oasis Sports Centre on the heart of West London swimming outside doesn’t have to be just for the summer months! As London’...

    All Ages

    0.5 mi

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