Things to Do with Kids in London, UK
50 kid-tested activities: museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and more.
By Kit, KidPaths editor
Parent of two. Reviewed every listing on this page personally.
London with kids is mostly a museum-and-park rotation, and the rotation works because four of the world's best children's-leaning museums are free. The Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, the V&A, and the British Museum are walking distance from South Kensington tube; pick two, never four, and you will have a better day. The Tate Modern's Turbine Hall is the underrated free art stop for kids who like big space. Central park substitutes are everywhere: Hyde Park's Diana Memorial Playground, Regent's Park, and the V&A's John Madejski Garden each carry a 90-minute outdoor break. Thrill Coaster - Westfield is the indoor amusement option in West London for tweens. The Fairy House by Fairytale Friends is the immersive storytime experience for ages 3 to 7. Children's Bookshop London on Fortis Green Road is the kid-bookshop landmark. Pro tip every London parent gets to: the tube is great, but a London bus from the top deck of a 9, 11, or 15 is the cheapest sightseeing tour going. The Underground escalators and gaps are rough on stroller days; the buses are easier with babies and let kids actually see the city above ground.
Lost Earth Adventures
Ages: 6–16
Thrill Coaster - Westfield
Ages: 5 and up
The Fairy House by Fairytale Friends
Ages: 1–7
City & Guilds of London Art School
Ages: 13–18
ST.ART Gallery
Ages: 3–16
Children's Bookshop London
Ages: Best for ages 0-13
Tower of London River Tour
Ages: 4 and up
$$Ave Mario 🇮🇹
Ages: 5–17
Stoke Newington Toys & Books
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
Pingo Pongo
Ages: Best for ages 6-17
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Ages: 8 and up
$$$Circolo Popolare 🇮🇹
Ages: 6–17
Clissold Park
Ages: 1–12
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Ages: All ages
St James's Park
Ages: All ages
Huntfun Covent Garden
Ages: 6 and up
FreeThe British Museum
Ages: All ages
FreeImperial War Museum
Ages: 8 and up
Foyles
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
Discovery Land at Priory Farm
Ages: 2-10
Churchill War Rooms
Ages: 9–17
Trafalgar Square
Ages: All ages
The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience
Ages: 8 and up
FreeScience Museum
Ages: All ages
$Mother Mash Carnaby
Ages: 5–17
London Museum Docklands
Ages: 4–15
Blackburn Pavilion
Ages: All ages
Natural History Museum
Ages: All ages
Mudchute Park and Farm
Ages: Toddlers through primary school age
Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice
Ages: 9–17
FreeHorniman Museum and Gardens
Ages: All ages
The Postal Museum
Ages: 3–12
$$Forbidden Planet London Megastore
Ages: 7–17
Horniman Aquarium
Ages: 2–12
London Eye
Ages: All ages
Foundling Museum
Ages: 7–17
Hobbledown Adventure Farm Park and Zoo
Ages: 2-12
Butterfly Paradise
Ages: All ages
FreeBank of England Museum
Ages: 7 and up
$$Bill's London Bridge Restaurant
Ages: All ages
National Army Museum
Ages: 5–14
FreeQueen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Ages: All ages
FreeYoung V&A
Ages: Under 14
London Transport Museum
Ages: 2–12
Monopoly Lifesized
Ages: 7 and up
FreeM&M'S London
Ages: All ages
$$$Dalloway Terrace
Ages: 9–17
Garden Museum
Ages: All ages
Monkey Valley
Ages: 2–12
$$$Heddon Street Kitchen
Ages: All ages
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- What are the best free things to do with kids in London?
- London has 8 free family activities. Top picks: The British Museum, Imperial War Museum, Science Museum, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Bank of England Museum. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/london.
- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in London?
- There are 43 rainy day options in London. Top indoor picks: Lost Earth Adventures, Thrill Coaster - Westfield, The Fairy House by Fairytale Friends, City & Guilds of London Art School, ST.ART Gallery.
- What are the best activities for toddlers in London?
- 22 activities in London are rated for toddlers (ages 1–3). Parent favorites: The Fairy House by Fairytale Friends, ST.ART Gallery, Children's Bookshop London, Tower of London River Tour, Stoke Newington Toys & Books.
- Which London attractions are stroller-friendly?
- 3 of 50 activities in London are fully stroller-friendly. KidPaths rates stroller access as yes, limited, or no for every listing.
- What are fun things to do with teens in London?
- 28 activities in London are rated for teens (ages 13–17). Top picks: Lost Earth Adventures, Thrill Coaster - Westfield, City & Guilds of London Art School, ST.ART Gallery, Tower of London River Tour.
- How much do family activities cost in London?
- KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 50 activities in London. 8 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
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