Activities for Toddlers in London

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Ages 0–12
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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.

Brigit's Bakery & Afternoon Tea Bus Tours

Brigit's Bakery & Afternoon Tea Bus Tours

Afternoon Tea · Ages 2+

Vintage 1960s Routemaster double-decker bus offering London sightseeing tours paired with multi-course afternoon tea featuring sandwiches, scones, and homemade cakes. Themed variants available for Peppa Pig, Paddington Bear, Christmas, and special occasions, with onboard entertainment, screens showing guided animations, and sing-along activities for younger riders. Also operates a bakery café in Covent Garden.

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.

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers - Embankment Pier

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers - Embankment Pier

Boat Trip · All Ages

High-speed river boat service linking 24 piers across London from Putney to Barking Riverside. Scenic cruises pass iconic landmarks including Big Ben, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, and Greenwich. Climate-controlled cabins with guaranteed seating, open-air back decks, onboard café bar serving snacks and refreshments.

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.

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers - Westminster Pier

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers - Westminster Pier

Boat Trip · All Ages

High-speed river boat service linking 24 piers across London from Putney to Barking Riverside. Scenic cruises pass iconic landmarks including Big Ben, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, and Greenwich. Climate-controlled cabins with guaranteed seating, open-air back decks, onboard café bar serving snacks and refreshments.

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers - London Eye (Waterloo) Pier

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers - London Eye (Waterloo) Pier

Boat Trip · All Ages

High-speed river boat service linking 24 piers across London from Putney to Barking Riverside. Scenic cruises pass iconic landmarks including Big Ben, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, and Greenwich. Climate-controlled cabins with guaranteed seating, open-air back decks, onboard café bar serving snacks and refreshments.

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