Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in London
6 outdoor adventures for families in London. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: Right Way Sports, StreetHunt Games, Go Ape Battersea. 2 listings are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
How to use this outdoor activities list
Check shade, bathrooms, and weather before you commit, especially with younger kids. KidPaths is currently tracking 6 indexable picks for this page in London, UK, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
2 for little kids, 2 for big kids, 2 for tweens, 1 for teens.
Weather and access
6 outdoor or partly outdoor picks.
Cost scan
2 free picks. 4 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Right Way Sports
5 starsCoaches who clearly love what they do make the sessions feel energetic and positive rather than like a drill.
StreetHunt Games
5 starsIt's a phone-guided scavenger hunt through real London streets with competitive scoring and clues, kids feel like they're actually solving a mystery w
Go Ape Battersea
4.6 starsTreetop ziplines and rope courses with a direct view of the London skyline, it's an adrenaline rush that older kids won't stop talking about for weeks
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
4.5 starsIt's a massive, beautifully designed green space with playgrounds, fountains, sports venues, and open water, kids can run, splash, climb, and explore
Three Corners Adventure Playground
4.3 starsIt's a proper adventure playground, the kind with things to climb, build and explore rather than a standard plastic slide setup.
Right Way Sports
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
StreetHunt Games
Ages: 9 and up
Go Ape Battersea
Ages: 7 and up
FreeQueen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Ages: All ages
FreeThree Corners Adventure Playground
Ages: Best for ages 5-13
Battersea Park Children's Zoo
Ages: 1, 10
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in London?
- 6 outdoor family activities in London. Highest rated: Right Way Sports, StreetHunt Games, Go Ape Battersea, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Three Corners Adventure Playground. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in London?
- 2 outdoor activities in London are free, including Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Three Corners Adventure Playground.
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