Discover the best things to do in London this spring! Our March round-up of family friendly days out includes outdoor adventures, family-friendly museums as well as kid-friendly London theatre shows, dance, and cinema, there’s something for everyone—rain or shine. This month, London celebrates International Women’s Day, the vibrant Holi festival, and the spirit of Ramadan. Mother’s Day, also known as Mothering Sunday, is on 15 March 2026. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, enjoy all that this incredible city has to offer!
Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends at Young V&A celebrates Aardman’s 50th anniversary this year. Tickets from £11 for adults and £5.50 for children. Until 15 November 2026.
Out and about
With 2.8 hectares of green space per 1000 residents and over 3000 public parks and gardens, London’s beautiful green spaces offer plenty of things to do.
Ramadan Lights running throughout the month of March this free event illuminates Coventry Street (near Piccadilly Circus) every night from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM, celebrating Ramadan.
Barbican Conservatory. Book a free tour of the second biggest Conservatory in London.
The Evolution Garden at the Natural History museum is a journey through life on Earth from the days of the dinosaurs through to today and it is free to explore.
The Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace is a magical children’s playground that provides a unique way for the family to explore the history of the Palace. Access to the new garden is included in Palace admission.
Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt – 21 March to 12 April at Hampton Court Palace gives visitors the chance to hop through stunning palace gardens to find 10 gold bunny statues! Match historical names to their ribbons to solve the puzzle and win a chocolate treat.
Splash, explore, play – a day of outdoor family fun at the London Wetland Centre with an adventure playground, a sound garden and our favourite: the mud kitchen. Tickets from £16.29.
British Science week takes place between 6 and 15 March this year and it is all about celebrating science, technology, engineering and math.
Arts, Crafts, Song and Dance
Move it 2025 is the World’s biggest dance event! Performances, classes and international dance competitions at Excel London between 20 – 22 March. Tickets from £30.
Family Freestyle Dance at Saddler’s Wells Angel. Workshops 2-4 year olds and their carers led by professional dance artists from £4. Until 28 March.
Splatter Paint Studio Unleash your inner painter. Best done with friends. From £45.
Young Artist Summer Show at the Royal Academy last day to submit your masterpiece for free is 4 March.
Step into an exciting world of imaginative play at the ArtPlay Pavilion at Dulwich Picture Gallery! Nestled in the Gallery’s beautiful Sculpture Garden, this vibrant play space invites little ones to joyfully explore the elements. They can delight in experiencing the warmth of sunlight, the soothing touch of water, the gentle breeze of wind, and the solid embrace of earth through engaging and fun sensory activities.
Fairy Tales: A family adventure through enchanted stories opens at the British Library on 27 March. From the adventures of Little Red Riding Hood to the wonders of Aladdin, and the excitement of Hansel and Gretel to the romance of Beauty and the Beast – immerse yourself in these timeless tales and magical stories. Ideal for children and their grown-ups alike. Tickets are £13.50
In the Dark is an out of this world unique and immersive music experience that removes the sense of sight to heighten the power of sound. Perfect Mother’s Day treat. 12, 13 and 26 March Tickets from £50.
Make and Meet opens on 6 March at the V&A Museum. This series of free evenings of connection aimed at creators aged 14-26 are packed with free workshops, free food, and free curated displays.
Premiums is the free exhibition of new work by second-year students of the Royal Academy Schools.
What is on at London’s museums
Visions of Nature: A mixed reality experience at the National History museum is a cool mixed reality experience that imagines a possible future 100 years from now. Tickets £9.95. Until Jun 2026.
Leighton House in Holland Park is marking its centenary this year with exhibitions that dive into the building’s history and its artistic origins. Check out the diverse programme of exhibitions, special events and outreach initiatives taking place in this magnificent space throughout the year.
Art Deco Season at London Transport Museum is packed with activities inspired by this creative period. Kids go free and an adult ticket offers free, unlimited day-time returns for a year.
Moco Museum: Perfect destination for contemporary art. From Yayoi Kusama and Andy Warhol to Banksy, this friendly museum is the perfect place to explore art and creativity. Heart Space (2024) by Krista Kim transforms each visitor’s heartbeat into living waves of colour, frequency and light. Tickets from £17.19.
Ship mates. Sensory sessions for under 5s aboard of Cutty Sark, every term-time Wednesday. Tickets from £5.
Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures is the family-friendly exhibition at the Horniman Museum featuring larger-than-life environments and hands-on activities perfect for aspiring aquanauts of all ages. Tickets from £7. Runs until November.
Expecting: Birth, Belief and Protection is the free display at the Welcome Collection exploring the protective practices and beliefs around pregnancy, childbirth and infertility, from the medieval times and today. Running until 19 April.
The Joly Postman at the Postal Museum is an interactive exhibition celebrating 40 years of the much-loved children’s book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Included in museum ticket.
Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s at the Design Museum ends on 29 March. Tickets from £16.
Family days – at the Royal Museums Greenwich are the ultimate maritime adventure for families, blending world-class history with interactive play across four iconic sites.
At London Galleries
Little Explorers at the National Portrait Gallery is a free monthly session for under 5s. 18 March. Booking required.
Mundo Pixar at the Wembley Park is a walk-through multi-sensory experience featuring 14 distinct Pixar universes and over 25 life-sized sculptures. The sets are paired with ambient soundtracks and—most impressively—specially crafted scents.Tickets (from £28) until June.
Tracey Emin: A second life at Tate Modern celebrates 40 years of Emin’s groundbreaking practice. Tickets £28
REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground at Royal Festival Hall is a part installation, part adventure playground space built entirely out of waste materials repurposed for fun by The Herd Theatre. Tickets from £7.50
The Young Curators’ Club at Burgh House is a free after-school group run in partnership with Parliament Hill School.
Feel like zine-ing(?) – 4 March at Two Temple Place – free, relaxed and creative hands-on workshop to make mini-zines about how you’re feeling.
London family friendly theatre shows this March 2026
Shakespeare Schools Festival is at Arts Depot on 3 & 4th March.
Who Let the Gods Out is at Polka Theatre from until 22 March. This show is perfect for young adventurers aged 9 to 13 and their families. Check out the details here. Tickets from £10.
Brave Bettie at Jacksons Lane on 8 March is all about courage and friendship, and a quest to save a magical woodland and its animal residents. Tickets £14.00.
The Everywhere Bear at Little Angel Theatre runs until 19 April. The enchanting world of best-selling author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Rebecca Cobb arrives on stage in this “captivating” and visually stunning adaptation. Tickets £15.50
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Unicorn Theatre brings to life a fresh retelling of Shakespeare’s classic comedy that explores unrequited love, self-discovery and seeing the world anew. From 21 March. Tickets from £10
Back to the Future is Adelphi Theatre until 12 April. Last to see this superb production! Tickets from £23.50
For further recommendations for theatre and shows to see in London for young theatre goers please visit our Theatre & Dance page.
Eating Out
Our curated list of 21 Family-friendly Italian restaurants in London has all the details.
Holi, the festival of colour is celebrated at Colonel Saab restaurants with an exquisite tasting menu (£80) featuring dishes like Kandhari Paneer Tikka, Falahari Kofta Curry and raspberry, pistachio and coconut tart for desert. Water it down with few suitably colourful cocktails inspired by Indian regions of Kunwar, Pahabi, Aam and Kaapi to achieve an out of this world culinary experience. Available at Trafalgar Square and Holborn restaurants.
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