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

BT London Live
Watch the London 2012 Games on big screens in Hyde Park, Victoria Park and Trafalgar Square. 27 Jul-9 Sep
Jubilee Family Festival
Head to Hyde Park with the whole family to enjoy a festival of entertainment in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee. 2-3 Jun
Innocent Fruit Sports Day
Take the whole family to Regent's Park for a day of fun activities to get you in the mood for the London 2012 Games. 22 Jul
Walking with Dinosaurs
See dinosaurs walk the earth in this phenomenal live show at The O2 Arena. 26 Dec-6 Jan
 

Family Features

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

Fantastic Family Days Out in London

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
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!
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
South Bank and Bankside
South Bank and Bankside have plenty to entertain all ages, making them the perfect destination for a family day out
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
Sherlock Holmes' London
Grab your deerstalker hat and magnifying glass, and get ready to explore Sherlock Holmes' London. First stop Baker Street
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
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

  • Five London Museum and Attraction Sleepovers
    20 April 2012
    If you’ve ever wondered what happens after dark in London’s museums and attractions, here’s your chance to find out. Family sleepovers are on the increase, and you can now spend the night at many of London’s top attractions. Kids must be accompanied by an adult at most sleepovers, so grown-ups can join in the fun [...]
  • Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain at the Garrick Theatre
    06 March 2012
    One thing to consider when booking tickets for the new West End production by the Birmingham Stage Company is the name. Horrible Histories is every bit as horrible as the title suggests. There is blood and guts galore in Barmy Britain, now appearing at the Garrick Theatre on Charing Cross Road. Over the course of [...]
  • Being a Junior Keeper for a Day at London Zoo
    22 February 2012
    Aspiring young zoo keepers have the chance to go behind-the-scenes at ZSL London Zoo. Kids can get close to some of their favourite zoo animals and find out what’s it like to take care of them during the Junior Keeper for a Day experience. We sent 12-year-old Téo Grimshaw to report on his day as [...]
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