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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interactive Store · Ages 2–14
Interactive toy workshop where you choose, stuff, and customize your own plush animal with outfits and accessories. Located in County Hall on the South Bank near Westminster Bridge and London Eye. Staff guide you through the heart-insertion ritual and personalization process to create a cherished keepsake.
Immersive Experience · Ages 5+
Interactive walk-through adventure through the world of Shrek featuring live actors, 9 themed sets, and a 4D flying bus ride. Visitors help rescue Shrek by solving puzzles and collecting magic ingredients while meeting DreamWorks characters including Princess Fiona, Puss in Boots, and Donkey. The 70-minute experience includes sensory effects, special animations, and character meet-and-greets.
Aquarium · Ages 2+
One of Europe's largest aquariums with over 500 species across 14 themed underwater zones spread across three floors. Walk through a 360° glass Ocean Tunnel with sharks, rays and turtles swimming overhead, explore the UK's largest living coral reef, and meet Gentoo penguins in the Polar Adventure. Interactive touch pools, daily feeding demonstrations, and specially designed jellyfish gallery with dramatic lighting create an immersive underwater world.
Interactive Store · Ages 2–14
Hands-on bear-making workshop where children select from 30+ furry animals, stuff them, make a wish on a heart, and customize with outfits and accessories. Located within Hamleys toy store on Regent Street. Staff-assisted stations guide children through the interactive creation process.
Interactive Store · All Ages
World's oldest toy store (founded 1760) spanning seven themed floors of 50,000+ toys, from plush animals and dolls to LEGO, action figures, and collectibles. Famous for live staff demonstrations, interactive displays, character meet-and-greets, and seasonal parades. Magic wand collections, Build-A-Bear workshops, and glitter tattoo stations add hands-on appeal.
History Museum · All Ages
One of the world's greatest museums spanning two million years of human history with iconic artifacts including the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies and Parthenon sculptures. The museum offers family-friendly activity backpacks for different ages, interactive explorer trails, and workshops during school holidays. Multiple cafés and restaurants on-site plus a dedicated Ford Centre for Young Visitors with picnic facilities and amenities.
Immersive Experience · Ages 3+
Mind-bending illusion museum with 80+ interactive exhibits exploring perception, colour, perspective and sound through art and neuroscience. Inverted rooms, optical illusions and sensory displays spark hands-on exploration and provide endless photo opportunities. Located on iconic Oxford Street with interconnected zones that challenge how visitors see reality.
Immersive Experience · Ages 9+
A 15m x 15m life-sized Monopoly board with escape room-style challenges replacing traditional property acquisitions. Players move physically around themed game rooms representing London locations, completing puzzles and physical challenges to buy properties and win. Includes an on-site themed bar and restaurant, The Top Hat, with cocktails and small plates.
Children's Museum · Ages 3+
Interactive hands-on discovery centre with over 40 exhibits exploring mathematics through puzzles, illusions and challenges. Step inside a giant soap bubble, crack secret codes, play pool on an elliptical table, explore code-breaking and problem-solving zones. Located beneath a railway arch on the South Bank, designed to make maths playful and accessible for all abilities.
Art Museum · Ages 5+
World's largest collection of British art spanning 500 years, from Pre-Raphaelites to contemporary masters like Hockney and Himid. Free galleries welcome families with buggies and young children; family-friendly tours, art trolleys and interactive activities available during school holidays. Quiet room for neurodiverse families and staff who actively encourage children to talk, make noise and explore.
Arcade · Ages 4+
Compact indoor arcade with over 35-70 games including classic pinball, Japanese rhythm games like DDR and Beatmania IIDX, driving and shooting games, basketball and air hockey, mini-bowling, claw machines and prize cabinets. Features dedicated pinball alley and rhythm game room downstairs. Family-friendly atmosphere with child-focused games, interactive motorbikes and photo booth.
Interactive Store · Ages 2–14
Create and customise your own stuffed animal by selecting a furry friend, adding sounds and scents, and choosing from hundreds of outfits and accessories. Located on the 4th floor of the iconic Selfridges department store on Oxford Street. Heart Ceremony is a signature tradition where you add a wish before stuffing your bear.
Art Museum · Ages 4+
World-renowned modern and contemporary art gallery housed in a converted 1947-1963 power station beside the Thames. Seven floors of paintings, sculptures and installations by Picasso, Kusama, Matisse and others, with a soaring five-storey Turbine Hall showcasing specially-commissioned pieces. Dedicated family spaces including the Families Welcome Room, interactive activities, multimedia guides, and weekend/school holiday art workshops.
Skatepark · Ages 5+
London's first purpose-built indoor skatepark offering lessons and open skating sessions. Fully covered facility designed with progression in mind, from complete beginners to advanced skaters. Saturday morning kids club, holiday camps, and school visits available.
Interactive Store · Ages 2–14
Interactive workshop where children create and customise their own stuffed animals by choosing a plush toy, filling it, making a wish on a heart, and adding sounds, scents, outfits and accessories. Located on Oxford Street in central London with popular character options including Bluey, Pokémon and Sanrio collections.
Kids Cafe · Ages 0–7
Not-for-profit community play cafe in basement with soft play frame, baby zone and role-play corners. Ground floor serves speciality coffee, pastries, cakes and affordable kids lunches. Preloved store selling used children's toys and clothing also on-site.
Art Museum · Ages 6+
A world-class art museum housed in a grand 18th-century aristocratic townhouse filled with 5,000+ masterpieces across 28 rooms. Highlights include the famous Armoury with impressive European and Asian weapons and armour, plus paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Fragonard that appeal to all ages. Interactive family trails, multimedia guides, and regular hands-on workshops like armour-handling sessions make it engaging for children, while the intimate domestic setting creates an almost secret-palace atmosphere.
Science Museum · Ages 5+
Free London museum exploring medicine, science, life and art through permanent galleries like Medicine Man and temporary exhibitions. Interactive exhibits blend historical medical artifacts with contemporary art installations, ranging from surgical instruments to works questioning health and human experience. Activity packs available for children ages 5-10; smaller than major London museums so less overwhelming for short attention spans.
History Museum · Ages 1–12
Interactive postal history museum with an immersive Mail Rail ride through 100-year-old underground tunnels beneath London. Features the Sorted! play zone for young children with role-play postal activities, slides, and interactive exhibits. Museum includes original stamps including the Penny Black, a historic mail coach, and themed activities across two floors.
Interactive Store · All Ages
Iconic Knightsbridge department store with a world-renowned toy department spanning eight colour-themed rooms with interactive displays, demonstrations and brands from Jellycat to LEGO. High-end children's clothing, baby nursery services, multiple restaurants and cafes including afternoon tea, plus historic architecture including famous Egyptian escalators. Entry to browse is free.
Botanical Garden · Ages 3+
Hidden tropical conservatory on the 3rd/4th floor of the Brutalist Barbican complex in London's City, home to over 1,500 species of exotic plants, palms, ferns and tropical blooms. Visitors wander past koi carp ponds, terrapin enclosures and peaceful water features while exploring two main houses: a larger tropical section and an arid plant house upstairs.
Kids Cafe · Ages 0–4
A design-led creative play café for babies and toddlers blending sensory exploration with art, music, dance and storytelling in themed spaces. Soft play areas, immersive Sensory Room, and intimate Den with storytelling and mini cinema sessions. Parents enjoy artisanal coffee and organic snacks in a Scandi-inspired café while staying engaged with children.
Swimming Pool · All Ages
Victorian leisure centre with historic Turkish baths and spa, featuring a 30.5-metre main pool and separate teaching pool with moveable floor. Family-friendly swimming with lessons available, housed in a beautifully restored 1930s art deco building near Old Street.
History Museum · All Ages
Four-floor interactive history museum with 2,500+ objects telling stories of British Army soldiers from the 1600s to today. Play Base soft-play area for under-8s features assault course, climbing wall, role-play kitchen and army vehicles. Hands-on activities including marching drills, tank driving and craft workshops keep all ages engaged.
Theatre · Ages 0–18
UK's leading professional theatre dedicated exclusively to young audiences aged 6 months to 18 years. Purpose-built 2005 venue with two theatres, education studio, and rehearsal spaces presenting original, innovative productions year-round. Speciality programmes include baby shows, interactive workshops, and international touring productions.
Art Museum · All Ages
World's largest museum of decorative arts and design, with 2.8 million objects spanning 5,000 years of global creativity across fashion, furniture, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture and more. Features iconic galleries like the Cast Courts with full-scale casts of Renaissance masterpieces and the glittering Jewellery Gallery with 3,500+ pieces. Free family activities, trails, and interactive backpack programs (including award-winning 'Agent Animal' backpacks for under-fives) encourage exploration at all ages.
Science Museum · All Ages
World-class science museum with free general admission featuring interactive galleries including The Garden (sensory play for ages 3-6), Pattern Pod for young explorers, Wonderlab's hands-on shows, IMAX cinema, and cutting-edge exhibits on space, medicine, transport and technology. Four floors of engaging displays with live demonstrations, historic artifacts including spacecraft, and activities designed for curious minds of every age.
Afternoon Tea · Ages 5+
Award-winning themed afternoon tea blending science, physics and culinary creativity into an interactive dining experience. Food served in petri dishes, chocolate spacemen and dinosaur biscuits emerge from theatrical dry ice and rocket-shaped stands. Children make their own coloured lemonades using pipettes and test tubes, with hands-on experiments woven through the meal.
Theatre · Ages 3–12
A 50-seat marionette theatre housed inside a converted Thames barge moored at Little Venice. String puppets bring traditional tales and original stories to life on an intimate stage. The experience begins with climbing aboard the barge—descending below the waterline into a magical setting with retired puppets adorning the walls and a golden curtain awaiting the show.
Ice Cream Shop · Ages 2+
A fairy-tale-themed candy and dessert shop decorated like a gingerbread house come to life. Handmade gelato, bubble waffles, chimney cakes, and an extensive pick-and-mix selection. Interactive sweet-making workshops available, plus seasonal themed events including Santa visits.
Kids Cafe · Ages 0–5
Soft play café split across two floors with ball pit, climbing frames and slides designed for babies and toddlers. Upstairs café serves fresh coffee and homemade bakes while parents relax and supervise downstairs play. Limited bookings per 90-minute session ensure an intimate experience with high cleanliness standards.
Kids Cafe · Ages 0–6
Specialty coffee cafe upstairs with dedicated soft-play basement for tiny humans. Two-level space with dress-up corners, sensory toys, building stations, role-play areas, slides and creative activities. Book 90-minute sessions in advance or drop in if space available.
Cooking Classes · Ages 8+
Hands-on cooking classes in professional kitchen studios with expert chefs teaching cuisines from Vietnamese to Indian, pasta to pie-making. Classes include tasting food made during session with recipes provided afterwards.
Kids Cafe · Ages 0–3
Intimate indoor soft play cafe in East London with ball pit, climb structures, and slide in a jungle-themed setting. Features Montessori play room alongside soft play, with specialty coffee and fresh brunch for parents. Designed specifically for little explorers with sensory elements and vibrant engagement features.
Theatre · All Ages
Former town hall now operating as an experimental theatre and cultural hub. Home to The Bees Knees, a dedicated indoor play space for 0-5s and carers. Features relaxed performances with access information about running time, content and sensory environment, plus a chill-out space available anytime the building is open.
Kids Cafe · Ages 0–6
Indoor play café for babies and young children with Montessori-inspired toys, soft play areas, reading corners, and a designated baby zone. Bilingual environment (English and French) offering creative sessions like singing, crafts, and cooking classes. On-site café serves healthy snacks, sandwiches, cakes, and specialty hot chocolate.
Climbing Centre · Ages 4+
An all-weather indoor climbing arena with 22 unique coloured climbing challenges, auto-belay safety systems, and special attractions including a Vertical Drop Slide and Leap of Faith. Sessions include 30 minutes of harness fitting and safety briefing plus 60 minutes of climbing. No prior climbing experience necessary.
Indoor Playground · Ages 0–17
Three-level indoor soft play centre with ball pools, slides, assault courses and sensory rooms, plus real bumper cars and dodgems. Includes arcade games and a merry-go-round. On-site café serves hot meals and drinks for both children and adults. Dedicated zones for babies and toddlers alongside bigger challenges for older kids.
Kids Cafe · Ages 0–4
Stylish cafe-upstairs, play-area-downstairs setup in Kentish Town. Interactive projector, ball pit, and dark sensory room designed for the youngest explorers. Vegetarian, nut-free menu plus baby-yoga classes planned.
Children's Museum · Ages 0–14
Interactive, hands-on museum co-designed with children, where visitors explore design and creativity through three permanent galleries (Imagine, Play, Design) filled with sensory playscapes, performance stages, construction zones, and touchable exhibits. Winner of Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024. Historic red-brick building recently transformed with spaces tailored to babies through teenagers.
Theatre · Ages 0–18
Professional children's theatre venue in East London featuring carefully curated shows for ages 0-18, from sensory performances for babies to complex plays for teenagers. Attached gallery space displays local artists' work with interactive trails and drawing activities. Eight youth theatre groups offer drama classes for children and young people.
History Museum · All Ages
Interactive maritime history museum in a 200-year-old Grade I-listed warehouse exploring London's River Thames, docks, and global trade from Roman times to Canary Wharf. The Mudlarks gallery features soft play, water tables, and role-play for under-8s; Sailortown recreates atmospheric 19th-century riverside streets. Multiple themed galleries, activity trails, and monthly free toddler sessions bring history to life across five floors.
Fun Center · All Ages
Indoor adventure park featuring laser quest, bumper cars, crazy karts, interactive football, a ninja obstacle course, roller skating, soft play area for younger children, and a gaming zone. Located in Canary Wharf Shopping Centre with multiple food and drink options. Pre-booking required; grippy socks mandatory (available to purchase on-site).
Indoor Playground · Ages 1–12
Long-established soft play centre with dedicated baby and toddler zone featuring bouncy castles, ball pools, and cars. Older children can climb towers, crawl through tunnels, and slide down the big slide. On-site café serves pizza, pasta, coffee, and snacks.
Indoor Playground · Ages 0–6
Pirate and sea-themed soft play centre with multiple adventure islands designed for different age groups. Features climbing structures, ball pits, play kitchens, and interactive entertainment including magic shows and storytelling sessions. On-site café serves homemade cakes, sandwiches, soups and adult refreshments.
Role-Play Village · Ages 1–6
An indoor role-play cafe where children explore imagination through themed play stations including a library, pizza restaurant, and dress-up areas. Sessions last 1 hour 15 minutes with 30 minutes to sit and eat afterward; limited to 10 children per slot.
Kids Cafe · Ages 0–6
Soft play cafe in West London with trampoline, carousel, and ball pit for 6-month-olds to 6-year-olds. Dedicated baby zone and bright, pastel-coloured space where parents can relax with artisan coffee while children play. Hourly sessions with strict timing, strong community atmosphere, and popular for birthday parties.
Maritime Museum · All Ages
The UK's largest maritime museum with 14 galleries housing 500 years of seafaring history and treasures. Interactive children's galleries including AHOY! for ages 0-7 with climbing, water play and role-play; All Hands gallery for ages 6-12 where kids can steer ships and fire cannons. Ocean Map, sea-themed Cove playground, and daily family activities bring maritime adventures to life.
Ferris Wheel / Observation Tower · All Ages
UK's only urban cable car that glides 90 metres above the River Thames with panoramic views of London's skyline including The O2, Canary Wharf, and the Thames Barrier. The smooth, fully enclosed ten-minute journey offers a unique aerial perspective suitable for all ages. At the Greenwich Peninsula terminal, explore the interactive London Cable Car Experience with a Selfie Factory and Teddy Workshop, plus onsite café.
Indoor Playground · Ages 0–8
Cosmic-themed soft play centre with two dedicated zones: a calm area for non-walkers and babies, and a larger intergalactic adventure space for toddlers and children. Features mascots Arlo the Alien and i-Zac the Robot, structured play sessions called Orbits, and an on-site Cosmic Café serving barista-made coffee and children's meal deals.
Kids Cafe · Ages 0–8
Scandinavian-inspired soft play cafe with custom wooden climbing structures, slides and sensory pod. Multi-level design with toy stalls, reading corner, and zero plastic fixtures. Parent-friendly space with T4 bubble tea partnership for adults to relax while children explore.
Kids Cafe · Ages 0–5
Intimate indoor soft play with integrated cafe in North Finchley designed specifically for children 5 and under. Spacious, clean play area with ball pits and soft equipment, paired with comfortable seating where parents can supervise while enjoying freshly brewed coffee and quality food. Sessions run 2 hours across four daily slots with hygiene protocols between each.
Trampoline Park · Ages 2+
London's largest trampoline park with three floors of bouncing, climbing walls, ninja obstacle course, dark cave maze, 30ft vertical drop slide, laser maze, slamball courts and foam pits. Multiple activities keep kids and adults entertained for hours in this converted bingo hall. Free on-site parking and on-site cafe.
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