Indoor Activities in London

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The National Gallery

The National Gallery

Art Museum · Ages 1+

World-class art museum housing over 2,300 masterpieces from the 13th to 19th centuries, including works by Van Gogh, Botticelli and Rembrandt. Free entry to permanent galleries with family-friendly trails, interactive games for ages 7+, and storytelling sessions for toddlers. Magnificent neoclassical building with vast, peaceful rooms, plenty of benches and creative spaces designed to engage young visitors.

National Portrait Gallery

National Portrait Gallery

Art Museum · Ages 4+

World-class collection of 220,000 British portraits spanning from Tudor times to the present day, displayed in a stunning refurbished building off Trafalgar Square. Purpose-designed family activities including guided trails for ages 4+, monthly sessions for under-5s, interactive drawing challenges, and creative workshops in the Learning Centre. Step-free accessible throughout with buggy park, changing facilities, and lunchroom for families.

The LEGO® Store Leicester Square

The LEGO Store Leicester Square

Interactive Store · Ages 3+

World's largest LEGO Store spanning two floors with monumental brick sculptures including a life-size Big Ben and double-decker bus. Hands-on building zones, interactive experiences like the Mosaic Maker and Minifigure Factory, plus immersive themed areas from Harry Potter and 007. Detailed large-scale models throughout, including a James Bond Aston Martin visitors can sit in for photos.

Waterstones

Waterstones

Bookshop · Ages 3+

Europe's largest bookshop spanning six floors with 8+ miles of shelves and over 200,000 titles in an iconic 1930s Art Deco building. The circus-themed children's section occupies two-thirds of the second floor with picture books, board games, toys, LEGO station, and weekly Sunday story time. Multiple cafes and a top-floor restaurant with panoramic London views offer food and drinks throughout the visit.

London Transport Museum

London Transport Museum

Railway Museum · All Ages

Award-winning transport museum in a historic Victorian flower market in Covent Garden with 200+ years of London transport history. Features interactive play zones for young children including soft play, role-play vehicles to climb aboard, and simulator experiences; upper galleries showcase historic trams, buses, Underground trains and iconic design. All-access buggy-friendly galleries with engaging hands-on activities across multiple levels.

The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason

The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason

Afternoon Tea · Ages 4+

Elegant afternoon tea experience in a fairytale-like Georgian room on the 4th floor with aqua-patterned carpets, bright lights and piano music. Signature fresh-baked scones with Fortnum's strawberry preserve and clotted cream, alongside delicate finger sandwiches and patisserie. Children's menu available for ages 4-10 with finger sandwiches, scones and hot chocolate or juice.

London Eye

London Eye

Ferris Wheel / Observation Tower · Ages 2+

A 135-metre observation wheel offering 360-degree panoramic views of London's iconic landmarks including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and St. Paul's Cathedral. The slow 30-minute rotation travels at just 26cm per second, allowing leisurely sightseeing from climate-controlled glass capsules that accommodate pushchairs when fully folded.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea · Ages 3–12

Roald Dahl-themed afternoon tea experience in London's Covent Garden, featuring savouries and sweets named after characters and objects from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Highlights include snozzberry jam scones, caramel chocolate milkshake mixed by waterfall, fluffy candy floss, and beetroot macarons. Wonka-inspired decor with fizzy lifting bubbles and theatrical presentations.

GET BAKED feat. Godfrey's

GET BAKED feat. Godfrey's

Bakery · Ages 2+

A collaboration between viral cake brand GET BAKED and specialty popcorn shop Godfrey's in the heart of Covent Garden. Known for decadent, Instagram-worthy creations including the signature 24-layer Bertha cake that sells out within minutes. A nostalgic venue blending cinema heritage with contemporary indulgence.

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