Best Indoor Activities for Kids in London
38 indoor kid-friendly activities in London. Perfect for rainy days, hot weather, or when you need climate-controlled fun with the family.
Highest rated: Hone Books Galore, Children's Bookshop London, Immersive Gamebox - Southbank, London. 7 are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks
Hone Books Galore
5 starsA neighbourhood bookshop where the staff know children's books properly and make finding the right one feel effortless.
Children's Bookshop London
4.9 starsA bookshop that actually belongs to them — every book on every shelf is chosen with children in mind, and it shows.
Immersive Gamebox - Southbank, London
4.9 starsThe whole room becomes a game — walls, floors, ceilings — and kids can't believe they're actually inside it. It's a completely different experience fr
Immersive Gamebox - Shoreditch, London
4.9 starsA private room with floor-to-ceiling interactive screens turns the whole space into a game — kids control the action with their whole body, and seeing
Moon Lane Books
4.9 starsAn independent bookshop that makes children feel like the most important customers in the room — which they are.
Hone Books Galore
Ages: Best for ages 0-12
Children's Bookshop London
Ages: Best for ages 0-13
Immersive Gamebox - Southbank, London
Ages: 8 and up
Immersive Gamebox - Shoreditch, London
Ages: 8 and up
Moon Lane Books
Ages: Best for ages 0-12
Stoke Newington Toys & Books
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Ages: 8 and up
The National Gallery
Ages: All ages
Pingo Pongo
Ages: Best for ages 6-17
Waterstones
Ages: Best for ages 2-17
Stanfords
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
Imperial War Museum
Ages: 8 and up
Foyles
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
The British Museum
Ages: All ages
Activate at The O2
Ages: 8 and up
E W Marchpane Ltd
Ages: Best for book-loving teens and adult collectors; children aged 10+ may enjoy browsing
Waterstones
Ages: Best for ages 2-17
The TOY Project
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
Molly Meg
Ages: Best for ages 0-7
Waterstones
Ages: Best for ages 2-17
Science Museum
Ages: All ages
Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
London Tree House
Ages: Best for ages 0-6
The Paddington Bear Experience
Ages: 2–7
Waterstones
Ages: Best for ages 2-17
Bank of England Museum
Ages: 7 and up
Hamleys
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Horniman Aquarium
Ages: 2–12
Disney Store
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Young V&A
Ages: Under 14
London Transport Museum
Ages: 2–12
Monopoly Lifesized
Ages: 7 and up
Academy Sport
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
M&M'S London
Ages: All ages
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Ages: 2–12
The Cartoon Museum
Ages: 6 and up
Peter Rabbit Easter Adventure - London
Ages: 2–7
Queen Mother Sports Centre
Ages: Best for ages 2-17
Common Questions
- What are the best indoor activities for kids in London?
- London has 38 indoor kid-friendly activities. Top picks: Hone Books Galore, Children's Bookshop London, Immersive Gamebox - Southbank, London, Immersive Gamebox - Shoreditch, London, Moon Lane Books. Great for rainy days or hot weather.
- Are there free indoor activities for kids in London?
- Yes — 7 indoor activities in London are completely free, including The National Gallery, Imperial War Museum, The British Museum.
- How many indoor activities in London are stroller-friendly?
- 16 of the 38 indoor activities in London are fully stroller-friendly.
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