Family - What's on For Kids in London

London is great for kids and has lots of family-friendly attractions, events and activities. Whether you're looking for child-friendly restaurants, free attractions for kids, or ideas for your day out in London, you'll find it here!

What's On For Families

English National Ballet's My First Sleeping Beauty. Photo: Laurent Liortardo

My First Sleeping Beauty
Introduce your children to the magical world of ballet at English National Ballet's My First Sleeping Beauty. 4-13 Apr

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Discover the magic of Harry Potter at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Opens 31 Mar

Matilda The Musical
See the RSC's hilarious hit musical Matilda at the Cambridge Theatre in London. Until 21 Oct

Wicked
Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz. Booking to Oct 12

More family events in London

Family Features

Inmost cases, children travel free on London Transport

Kids Travel Free in London
More information about child rates on London public transport

Tips for Winter
We've got all the answers to the question of keeping kids entertained during London's winter months

Little Princesses' London
Do your kids love princesses? Treat them to a royal day out in London, from enchanted Royal Palaces to princess workshops

Family Restaurants
From children's menus to free colouring books, many London restaurants make a special effort to cater for younger diners

Kids Go Free in London
Treat the kids to a day out in London. With free travel and activities, you won't have to blow the budget

London for Little Pirates
Explore real ships, play on pretend ones, fire a cannon and even meet Captain Jack Sparrow in London

Best Museums for Kids
London is packed with museums that are great for kids, whatever their ages. And many are free to visit too!

The pirate ship in Kensington Gardens, London. Copyright The Royal Parks

Adventure Playgrounds
Adventure playgrounds in London are designed for fun. Including a huge wooden pirate ship in Kensington Gardens

Family-Friendly Hotels
Browse through our guide to family accommodation. London hotels have everything you and your kids could need for a great stay

Children's Theatres
For children who want to experience the buzz of live theatre, London is awash with options

London's City Farms
Where can you find alpacas, llamas and chickens, join a gardening club and learn to ride? On London's city farms, of course!

London Theatre Breaks
London's theatre breaks include hotel accommodation, making it even easier to experience the magic of London's West End

Bill Granger. Image copyright Mikkel Vang

Bill Granger's London
We caught up with chef Bill Granger for his London highlights: From his favourite restaurant to his tips for families

Rainy Days in London
Exciting, fun and (most importantly) weather-proof places to make a beeline for when you're caught in a shower in London!

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Copyright Britain on View

London's Open Spaces
Fresh air, nature and wildlife: there are plenty of green and open spaces to enjoy in London. Discover them today!

Best Birthday Parties
Give your child a day to remember with a birthday party in London. Includes activity parties, kids menus and more.

Shopping for Kids
From big department stores, to one off independents, there's plenty of choice when it comes to buying kids clothes in London

Hannah McHalick's London
Hannah McHalick, founder of clothing shop Oh Baby London, gives us her top tips for families in London

Action Packed Kids Activities
Kids love skateboarding, swimming, riding, racing, climbing and playing golf with dinosaurs in London. It's action packed!

More Family Features

Fantastic Family Days Out in London

Kids with Explore Backpacks at the Natural History Museum

Day Out in South Ken
There's plenty for children of all ages in South Kensington, home to London's most famous museums and huge open spaces

Peter Pan Statue. Image courtesy of Britain on View

Peter Pan Day Out
See snapping crocodiles, Peter Pan monuments and the former home of author JM Barrie on a Peter Pan Day out in London

Giraffes at London Zoo. Image Copyright Britain on View

Regent's Park Day Out
Head to The Regent's Park, one of London's prettiest open spaces, for a day out the whole family will love

South Bank and Bankside
South Bank and Bankside have plenty to entertain all ages, making them the perfect destination for a family day out

Day Out in Greenwich
With so much to see and do in Greenwich, this World Heritage Site has all the ingredients for a fun-packed family day out!

A young visitor at the Horniman Museum. Copyright MLA/Horniman Museum

Family Day Out in London
From family-friendly restaurants to free activities, there are many ways to keep young children occupied on a London day out

See the new figure of Robert Downey Jr as Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes' London
Grab your deerstalker hat and magnifying glass, and get ready to explore Sherlock Holmes' London. First stop Baker Street

Family Day Out For £40
There are lots of ways to enjoy London on a budget. Treat the kids to a fabulous family day, all for less than £40!

Latest Family posts from the Visit London Blog

Twinkle Twonkle at the Roundhouse
24 December 2011
Twinkle Twonkle is the latest production from Tall Stories, they of The Gruffalo fame. During the two-person show at the Roundhouse in Camden they take on the challenging concept of the Big Bang – or Big Sneeze – Theory and do their best to explain it to kids as young as five. Stella’s bedroom is [...]
Ring A Ding Ding at the Unicorn Theatre
21 December 2011
Ring A Ding Ding is described as a “table top voyage of discovery”. Neither myself nor my kids had any idea of what this might mean, and so we took ourselves down to the lovely Unicorn Theatre by Tower Bridge in the hope of finding out. Walking in to this intriguing performance for pre-schoolers, we [...]
Matilda the Musical at the Cambridge Theatre
25 November 2011
Christmas is not Christmas without a family trip to the theatre. And this year there’s only one show in town. Well… that’s not strictly true, but you catch my drift. It’s hard not to gush about Matilda The Musical, which has just opened at the Cambridge Theatre and will hopefully become a permanent fixture in [...]