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Things to do in London for families

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Places to take the family

Matilda the Musical

Enjoy the family show based on the novel by Roald Dahl.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour

Discover the magic behind the wizarding world of Harry Potter.
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The London Pass

Access more than 100 top London attractions with this handy digital pass.
Always sells out

The Lion King

Meet Simba and find out more about friendship and self-awareness.

Whether you have the teens in tow or little ones to entertain, there are plenty of things to do in London with kids. Find fun, family-friendly activities, visit iconic attractions and check out the tastiest child-friendly restaurants with our guide to the best things to do in the capital. Be sure to book tickets in advance.

Best things to do for families

Two young children looking out at of the London Eye with the Houses of Parliament in the backdrop.

101 things to do with kids

Find plenty of ideas for a fun family trip to London.
A group of school kids are surrounding one of their classmates seating on a chair during the show Matilda The Musical.

Kids' theatre London

See a show for the whole family and marvel and exciting stories.
A lady holding onto the trolley of luggage at Platform 9¾, wearing a Harry Potter scarf, under the sign "Hogwarts Express"

Harry Potter's London

Visit themed locations, see movie props, and much more!

People hanging upside down as the Nemesis Inferno ride goes upside down on its red rails.

Theme parks

Treat the kids to the adventure of a lifetime at London's theme parks.

Family places to go

Kids go free

London Transport Museum

Discover the story of London's transport past and present!

From £24.00
A man and his daughter admire the starfish in one of the tanks at the SEA LIFE London aquarium.

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Discover the marine world and spot clownfish, rays, jellyfish and starfish.

From £28.00
Must-see
People in a London Eye pod admiring the views of London, with the river Thames and Houses of Parliament below

London Eye

See the skyline from above and spot landmarks from one of the 32 pods.

From £34.00
A large projection of a swimming T-Rex at Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs at Lightroom

Prehistoric Planet

Come face to face with dinosaurs at this immersive exhibition.

From £15.00

Madame Tussauds London

Meet your favourite celebrities and iconic figures at Madame Tussauds.

From £33.50
With Donkey looking on from the window, a chef cooks around a bubbling cauldron with the help of children.

Shrek's Adventure!

Don't miss this indoor walk-and-ride attraction inspired by the hit films.

From £21.00

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Days out with the kids London

A family sit together in a red booth at the Monopoly-themed Top Hat Restaurant as the father and son share a sundae and the mother sips on an orange drink

Best family restaurants

A man in a multicoloured LightBox playing an interactive immersive game

Immersive experiences
Two people lean over the top of an aquarium home to penguins at London Zoo.

Zoos and farms

The smash-hit musical comedy

Mrs Doubtfire

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Family-friendly London

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Family-friendly hotels
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The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Fun areas for families to explore

Day out in Greenwich
Victoria and Albert Museum facade at night, with trees in the foreground.

Best things to do in Kensington
A family enjoy the amazing views from a pod as they ride The London Eye.

South Bank for kids

Useful information

A skateboarder does a trick in the skate park in South Bank London.

Top activities for teenagers
A toddler in a bright pink jumper and blue trousers stands against a pillar made of books.

Things to do with toddlers
Young boy looks at a map of the London Underground in a Tube station

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Where can I take my family out in London?

If you’re planning an adventure with the kids, London has it all. No matter the weather, there are plenty of things to do in London with kids including Madame Tussauds, Sea LIFE London Aquarium and the Paddington Bear Experience.

The greatest activities for kids in London

 Discover the best kids theatre shows in London with long-standing icons such as The Lion King London Musical, Wicked Musical London and Matilda the musical.