Free Things to Do with Kids in London
11 free kid-friendly activities in London. No admission fees — parks, playgrounds, trails, and more. Age ratings and parent tips for every listing.
Highest rated: The National Gallery, Imperial War Museum, The British Museum. 7 are indoor. 3 are outdoor. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks

The National Gallery
4.8 starsVan Gogh's Sunflowers in real life, enormous Rubens battle scenes, and vivid portraits — world-famous paintings look completely different in person an

Imperial War Museum
4.7 starsFull-size Spitfires hanging from the ceiling, a reconstructed WWI trench, an authentic V2 rocket, and a Holocaust gallery that changes how older child

The British Museum
4.7 starsReal Egyptian mummies, a giant Easter Island head, the Rosetta Stone, and Lewis chessmen all in one building — the British Museum is legitimately spec

Science Museum
4.6 starsSeven floors of hands-on science with real spacecraft, actual steam engines, a flight simulator, and interactive experiments — it's one of the few mus

Horniman Museum and Gardens
4.6 starsA free museum packed with animal specimens, a walrus that became a London legend, an overstuffed taxidermy collection, live animals, and 16 acres of g
FreeThe National Gallery
Ages: All ages
FreeImperial War Museum
Ages: 8 and up
FreeThe British Museum
Ages: All ages
FreeScience Museum
Ages: All ages
FreeHorniman Museum and Gardens
Ages: All ages
FreeQueen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Ages: All ages
FreeBank of England Museum
Ages: 7 and up
FreeMarlborough Sports Garden
Ages: Best for ages 2-16
FreeYoung V&A
Ages: Under 14
FreeThree Corners Adventure Playground
Ages: Best for ages 5-13
FreeM&M'S London
Ages: All ages
Common Questions
- What are the best free things to do with kids in London?
- London has 11 free family-friendly activities. Top-rated picks include The National Gallery, Imperial War Museum, The British Museum, Science Museum, Horniman Museum and Gardens. All are free admission — no tickets needed.
- Are there free outdoor activities for kids in London?
- Yes — 3 of the 11 free activities in London are outdoors, including parks, playgrounds, and trails.
- What free activities in London are good for toddlers?
- 1 free activities in London are rated for toddlers (ages 1-3). Parent favorites: Marlborough Sports Garden.
- How many free activities in London are stroller-friendly?
- 1 of the 11 free activities in London are fully stroller-friendly.
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