Kid-friendly London days out

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Tell us your time, budget and who's coming. Fun Finds shows London places that fit your family constraints.

Places London families love

Young V&A

A design-led museum for children with hands-on galleries, play spaces and creative workshops.

Borough
Tower Hamlets
Price
Free
Typical visit
1-2 hrs
Setting
Indoor
Weather
Good in rain

Science Museum

Interactive galleries, family trails and big exhibits for curious children in South Kensington.

Borough
Kensington and Chelsea
Price
Free
Typical visit
2-3 hrs
Setting
Indoor
Weather
Good in rain

Diana Memorial Playground

A large adventure playground with a pirate ship, sensory trail and space for high-energy play.

Borough
Kensington and Chelsea
Price
Free
Typical visit
1-2 hrs
Setting
Outdoor

London Transport Museum

Historic buses, trains and family-friendly exhibits in Covent Garden for transport-loving kids.

Borough
Westminster
Price
Mid
Typical visit
1-2 hrs
Setting
Indoor
Weather
Good in rain

Battersea Park Children's Zoo

Compact zoo with animals, keeper talks and an adventure playground beside Battersea Park.

Borough
Wandsworth
Price
Mid
Typical visit
1-2 hrs
Setting
Outdoor

Horniman Museum and Gardens

Museum galleries, aquarium, gardens and family trails with wide views across south London.

Borough
Lewisham
Price
Free
Typical visit
2-3 hrs
Setting
Indoor
Weather
Good in rain

Discover Children's Story Centre

Story worlds, imaginative play and bookable sessions designed for younger children.

Borough
Newham
Price
Mid
Typical visit
1-2 hrs
Setting
Indoor
Weather
Good in rain

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Playgrounds, fountains, parkland and family routes around Stratford's Olympic venues.

Borough
Newham
Price
Free
Typical visit
1-3 hrs
Setting
Outdoor

Natural History Museum

Dinosaurs, fossils and family discovery trails in one of London's best-known museums.

Borough
Kensington and Chelsea
Price
Free
Typical visit
2-3 hrs
Setting
Indoor
Weather
Good in rain

Kew Gardens Children's Garden

Outdoor play landscapes, gardens and seasonal family activities inside the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Borough
Richmond upon Thames
Price
Premium
Typical visit
2-4 hrs
Setting
Outdoor