Top 10 Action Packed Activities for Kids in London

See London with the Thames RIB Experience

London is packed with adventures for kids.

If they're driving you crazy and bouncing on the furniture, channel all that youthful energy into an action packed activity in the capital. There's so much to choose from, it makes you tired just thinking about it!

Bay Sixty6

Cool young skaters will secretly love mooching down to Bay Sixty6 to freestyle on their skateboards. Beginners can book lessons while experts can practise their slides and grinds. Tuesday nights are for BMX fans.

Canalside Activity Centre

Youngsters aged between 9 and 19 can learn to canoe and kayak at the Canalside Activity Centre. The activities are designed with access in mind, so kids with disabilities can join in the fun.

Chessington World of Adventure

Who's screaming? Everyone on the roller coasters! Have a thrilling family day out at Chessington World of Adventures, the theme park that's all about fun and adventure. There are rides for kids of all ages (including grown-ups).

Hyde Park Stables

The next time the children demand a pony, book riding lessons at the Hyde Park Stables. There are two outdoor arenas and the chance to ride through five miles of bridleways in the centre of London.

Jurassic Encounter Adventure Golf

Travel back in time to the Jurassic period and meet dinosaurs while you play crazy golf. Is it a birdie, or is it a pterodactyl? At Jurassic Encounter, you'll be putting round a prehistoric themed course. What could liven up a round of golf better than meeting a full-size, roaring T rex?

Kite Corner

Kite corner sell kites for everyone. From a simple first kite, to something impressive, you'll find the perfect kite for you. Take your new kite to one of London's open spaces and watch it soar. Blackheath is a great spot (and home to London's Kite Festival). Hampstead Heath is where the power kiters hang out.

The Raceway Docklands

Kids who want to be the next Lewis Hamilton will love racing go-karts round The Raceway. Lewis started his racing career driving karts. Head to the raceway and aim for pole position!

Thames RIB Experience

Whoosh up the river on a Thames RIB Experience boat. RIB boats are small and speedy. You'll be kitted out in wet-weather gear and have a thrilling time. See London from a different angle.

The Westway Climbing Wall

Climb the walls like Spiderman at The Westway. London's largest indoor climbing wall centre has classes and groups for kids aged 6 - 14. There's loads of other sporty fun going on at The Westway, including flow pools which are specially designed to teach kids to swim.

Wet'n'Wild at the Waterfront

Splash out on a trip to Wet'n'Wild at the Waterfront Leisure Centre. Kids will love the slides which include a giant 65ft anaconda slide. Real adventurers can brave the wave machine, the water jets and the volcano. Tiny tots will love the hippo in the toddler's pool.