Things to Do with Kids in London, UK
175 kid-tested activities — museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and more.
London Tours for Kids and Families
Ages: 5 and up
See Your City
Ages: 6 and up
NOLJAK London Children Art School
Ages: 3–12
Soul Sports Kids Club
Ages: 2–12
Art Stars
Ages: 2–9
Visit London Taxi Tours
Ages: All ages
Paddleboarding London
Ages: 8 and up
Right Way Sports
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
smallcarBIGCITY
Ages: 6 and up
Walk Eat Talk Eat
Ages: 8 and up
adventuro
Ages: 6–16
SANDEMANs London, Free Walking Tour
Ages: 6 and up
London Sightseeing Tours
Ages: All ages
Black Cab Heritage Tours
Ages: All ages
&ART Children's Art Classes
Ages: 4–12
Thrill Coaster - Westfield
Ages: 5 and up
The Fairy House by Fairytale Friends
Ages: 1–7
The Art Imaginarium - Hackney
Ages: 2–10
StreetHunt Games
Ages: 9 and up
Active Champions
Ages: Best for ages 5-13
PlayFit Sports Club
Ages: 2–10
Babylon Tours London
Ages: 6 and up
KIDS IN2 SPORTS LTD
Ages: 2–13
Wilderness Weekends
Ages: 5–16
Tally Ho ~ London Bike Tours, Taxi Tours & Pub Tours
Ages: 10 and up
Lost Earth Adventures
Ages: 6–16
Kids Do Art
Ages: 2–9
Desert Island Survival
Ages: 8 and up
Urban Outdoors Adventures in nature Forest school
Ages: 2–10
Bookado
Ages: 6–16
Creativity Art Workshops
Ages: 3–12
Sportas
Ages: 2–13
Action Watersports
Ages: 8 and up
Immersive Gamebox - Shoreditch, London
Ages: 8 and up
Secret Adventures
Ages: 8–16
Moon Lane Books
Ages: Best for ages 0-12
City & Guilds of London Art School
Ages: 13–18
ST.ART Gallery
Ages: 3–16
Art Play - Shoreditch - Liverpool St - Spitalfields
Ages: 2–10
Tower of London River Tour
Ages: 4 and up
Children's Bookshop London
Ages: Best for ages 0-13
Immersive Gamebox - Southbank, London
Ages: 8 and up
London Magical Tours
Ages: 6 and up
Boom Sports - Hammersmith Holiday Camp
Ages: Best for ages 5-13
$$Ave Mario 🇮🇹
Ages: 5–17
$$$Circolo Popolare 🇮🇹
Ages: 6–17
FreeThe National Gallery
Ages: All ages
Stoke Newington Toys & Books
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
Pingo Pongo
Ages: Best for ages 6-17
Waterlily House
Ages: All ages
Paperbirds Art with Kids
Ages: 18 months to 8
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Ages: 8 and up
Princess of Wales Conservatory
Ages: All ages
FreeImperial War Museum
Ages: 8 and up
Kensington Gardens
Ages: All ages
Go Ape Cockfosters London
Ages: 6–16
Love Open Water London Royal Docks
Ages: 8 and up
Foyles
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
Discovery Land at Priory Farm
Ages: 2-10
Kew's Children's Garden
Ages: 2-10
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Ages: All ages
Huntfun Covent Garden
Ages: 6 and up
Activate at The O2
Ages: 8 and up
$$Waterstones
Ages: Best for ages 2-17
FreeThe British Museum
Ages: All ages
Euro Sports Camps - Nike Sports Camps
Ages: 5–16
The Natural Adventure
Ages: 5–16
The TOY Project
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
OmvedGardens
Ages: 6 and up, particularly for families interested in nature and wellbeing
Sunny Art Centre
Ages: 5 and up
Victoria and Albert Museum
Ages: 4–17
Clissold Park
Ages: 1–12
Stanfords
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
City Sightseeing London
Ages: 4 and up
Lee Valley White Water Centre
Ages: 8 and up
E W Marchpane Ltd
Ages: Best for book-loving teens and adult collectors; children aged 10+ may enjoy browsing
Evan Evans Tours
Ages: 6 and up
Fallow
Ages: 9–17
St James's Park
Ages: All ages
Capel Manor Gardens
Ages: Toddlers through primary school age
FreeScience Museum
Ages: All ages
Myddelton House Gardens
Ages: All ages for a relaxed garden walk; best for under-10s
The Postal Museum
Ages: 3–12
$Mother Mash Carnaby
Ages: 5–17
Myatt's Fields Park
Ages: 0–10
Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park
Ages: Toddlers through primary school age
Mudchute Park and Farm
Ages: Toddlers through primary school age
Active360 Paddleboarding & Canoeing London
Ages: 8 and up
Go Ape Battersea
Ages: 7 and up
Natural History Museum
Ages: All ages
Blackburn Pavilion
Ages: All ages
London Museum Docklands
Ages: 4–15
FreeHorniman Museum and Gardens
Ages: All ages
Wimbledon Park Watersports and Outdoor Centre
Ages: 8 and up
The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience
Ages: 8 and up
$$Bill's Covent Garden Restaurant
Ages: All ages
Arts For All
Ages: 3–16
$$Forbidden Planet London Megastore
Ages: 7–17
Twist Museum
Ages: 6 and up
Shanghai Family
Ages: 5–17
Spitalfields City Farm
Ages: Toddlers through primary school age
Trafalgar Square
Ages: All ages
Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice
Ages: 9–17
Churchill War Rooms
Ages: 9–17
$$$Clifton Nurseries
Ages: Under 7s accompanying adults who enjoy garden shopping
Highbury Fields Playground
Ages: 1–10
National Army Museum
Ages: 5–14
Parliament Hill Playground
Ages: 0–10
FreeBank of England Museum
Ages: 7 and up
Elephant Springs
Ages: All ages
Foundling Museum
Ages: 7–17
London Eye
Ages: All ages
The Paddington Bear Experience
Ages: 2–7
Butterfly Paradise
Ages: All ages
Godstone Farm
Ages: Toddlers through primary school age
The London Time Tour Bus
Ages: 4 and up
Botany Bay Farm Shop
Ages: Toddlers through primary school age
Ruskin Park Playground & Paddling Pool
Ages: 2–10
Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre
Ages: 8 and up
Sydenham Wells Park
Ages: 1–12
Horniman Aquarium
Ages: 2–12
Hackney City Farm
Ages: Toddlers through primary school age
London City Bus Tours
Ages: 3 and up
Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
The Classic Tour
Ages: 3 and up
Splash Pad Clissold Park
Ages: 2–10
$$Bill's London Bridge Restaurant
Ages: All ages
Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre
Ages: 8–17
Memorial Park Adventure Trail
Ages: 2–10
FreeQueen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Ages: All ages
Hobbledown Adventure Farm Park and Zoo
Ages: 2-12
Go Ape Alexandra Palace
Ages: 6–16
Thorpe Lakes UK
Ages: 6 and up
West Reservoir Centre
Ages: 8 and up
Golders Hill Park Zoo
Ages: 1–10
Prison Island London
Ages: 7 and up
LSBU Active Sports Centre
Ages: 6–17
London Transport Museum
Ages: 2–12
Disney Store
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Monopoly Lifesized
Ages: 7 and up
Sea Life Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Ages: 1–12
Funtopia Indoor Amusement Park
Ages: 2-13
FreeMarlborough Sports Garden
Ages: Best for ages 2-16
$$Happy London
Ages: 1–9
$$Jamie Oliver Catherine St
Ages: 6 and up
Kensington Memorial Park
Ages: 0–10
See London By Night
Ages: 8 and up
Winn's Common
Ages: 1–12
FreeYoung V&A
Ages: Under 14
Royal Docks Watersports
Ages: 8 and up
Hobbledown Heath
Ages: 2–10
ZooTown
Ages: 1–10
Somers Town Community Sports Centre
Ages: 2–17
FreeThree Corners Adventure Playground
Ages: Best for ages 5-13
$$$Dalloway Terrace
Ages: 9–17
Hanwell Zoo
Ages: 1–10
London Zoo
Ages: 2–12
Babylon Park London
Ages: 2–12
Monkey Valley
Ages: 2–12
FreeM&M'S London
Ages: All ages
Sealife Adventure
Ages: 1–12
Academy Sport
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
Garden Museum
Ages: All ages
$$$Heddon Street Kitchen
Ages: All ages
Rainforest Life
Ages: All ages
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Ages: 2–12
Crossness Nature Reserve
Ages: 6 and up for nature-interested families
Funland Games Arcade
Ages: 5 and up
Barnard Park
Ages: 1–10
Wimbledon Park Splash Pad
Ages: 2–10
Battersea Park Children's Zoo
Ages: 1–10
The London Dungeon
Ages: 10–17
Hamleys
Ages: 3–12
Flip Out Canary Wharf
Ages: 5 and up
Serpentine Lido
Ages: 5 and up
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Family Travel Guide: London, UK
Discover the best things to do with kids in London, UK. Our family-tested guide covers top attractions, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and hidden gems — all rated by age, with stroller info, cost estimates, and real parent tips.
London Family Guides
In-depth guides with real costs, age-by-age picks, and parent tips.
Best London Activities for Toddlers (Ages 0–4)
Read guide →Rainy DayRainy Day Activities for Families in London
Read guide →3-Day Itinerary3 Days in London with Kids: The Perfect Family Itinerary
Read guide →Free & CheapFree & Cheap Things to Do with Kids in London
Read guide →Cost GuideWhat Families Actually Spend in London: Real Activity Costs
Read guide →Big Kids GuideBest London Activities for Big Kids (Ages 6–12)
Read guide →Common Questions About London with Kids
- What are the best free things to do with kids in London?
- London has 11 free family activities. Top picks: The National Gallery, Imperial War Museum, The British Museum, Science Museum, Horniman Museum and Gardens. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/london.
- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in London?
- There are 119 rainy day options in London. Top indoor picks: NOLJAK London Children Art School, Soul Sports Kids Club, Art Stars, Visit London Taxi Tours, smallcarBIGCITY.
- What are the best activities for toddlers in London?
- 87 activities in London are rated for toddlers (ages 1–3). Parent favorites: NOLJAK London Children Art School, Soul Sports Kids Club, Art Stars, Visit London Taxi Tours, London Sightseeing Tours.
- Which London attractions are stroller-friendly?
- 9 of 175 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?
- 93 activities in London are rated for teens (ages 13–17). Top picks: London Tours for Kids and Families, See Your City, Visit London Taxi Tours, Paddleboarding London, Right Way Sports.
- How much do family activities cost in London?
- KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 175 activities in London. 11 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
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