Browse our hand picked activities and events all around London that are suitable for young people and their families. For our selection of London theatre and performing arts shows for children and families please visit our Theatre & Dance page. Keep up to date with more family-friendly fun by following us on Instagram.
Hobbledown Heath: London’s Largest Adventure Playground
🏰 Visit London’s largest indoor and outdoor adventure playground.
🌳 Explore a series of play villages set in picturesque woodland.
🐐 Come face-to-face with the park’s exotic and traditional farm animals.
Tickets £16.50
23rd – 31st May is Capybara Discovery Week
Hop aboard the Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea London Sightseeing Bus Tour from Brigit’s Bakery for a fun-filled ride through London’s most iconic sights. With sweet treats, entertainment, and plenty of family fun, it’s an experience little ones won’t forget. Tickets from £37
A spectacular DroneArt Show returns to London on 22 and 23 May, with a Harry Potter themed grand spectacle. This world-renowned open-air event features hundreds of synchronized drones performing a stunning aerial choreography of intricate shapes, all perfectly timed to a live string ensemble. Starting at 9:30 pm, this “concert in the sky” blends cutting-edge technology with classical music to create a truly immersive and magical night-time experience. Tickets: £25.90.
Spanning three centuries of musical history, A Grand Chorus at the Foundling Museum uses Handel’s iconic “Hallelujah Chorus” as a springboard to explore how music transforms the human experience. The exhibition weaves together historical artifacts—such as original scores and instruments—with personal testimonies and Mikhail Karikis’s powerful contemporary sound installation, We Are Together Because… (2025). Ends on 31 May. Tickets from £13. Also great family workshops: Felted Veggies on 26May, Fabric Friends on 27 May and Scented Stories on 28 May.
Skate 50 at Southbank Centre is the multimedia exhibition Developed alongside active members from the Southbank skate community, that looks at how the space has evolved over fifty years without losing what made it work in the first place. Running until 21 June 2026. This is a ‘pay what you can’ event.
The Mayor of London’s free annual festival is set to return to Trafalgar Square for Eid on the Square 2026 on 30 May with a vibrant celebration of the city’s diversity and shared values. This event marks Eid al-Adha by bringing Londoners together for a day of unity and festivity.
Michael Rosen celebrates his 80th birthday with a national tour kicking of at Rose Theatre in Kingston on 4 May 2026. NICE!, a live performance shaped by poetry and storytelling.
Join Gozzle’s wetland adventure at one of the WWT wetland centres this spring. Inspired by Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s charming new story, this interactive trail invites you to follow Gozzle the gosling on her heartwarming journey to adulthood. Running until 31 May. Included in the admission ticket.
The Big Bahooey at the Hampton Court Palace on 23-25 May is the unmissable family day out jam-packed with lively events, fun workshops, spectacular entertainment and oodles of silliness. Tickets included in Palace admission.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ is munching its way through Walthamstow Wetlands this Spring. Families can follow The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail through the wetlands, spotting colourful creatures, solving a secret word puzzle and picking up fun nature facts along the way. This activity ends on 30 June 2026.
Seurat and the Sea at Courtauld Gallery is the only exhibition ever to focus entirely on Seurat’s seascapes, bringing together 26 rare works that have travelled from as far as New York, Canberra, and Prague to be here in London. Running until 17 May 2026. Tickets from £18.
The London Transport Museum has just released a fresh batch of tickets for its award-winning Hidden London tours, running from April through to September 2026. Whether you’re a film buff, a history geek, or just looking for a truly “cool” (literally, it’s chilly down there!) summer activity, these tours offer a perspective of the city you simply can’t find on Google Maps. Have a look at the full list here.
Go Ape is back at Alexandra Palace! This urban escapade serves up all the monkey business you’d expect from Go Ape, topped off with the thrill of a famous London views. Tickets from £23.95
Babylon Park is London’s first-ever underground theme park Spreading over two floors, this unique space is packed with exciting rides, awesome arcade games, and the city’s only indoor rollercoaster. Fun for all ages! Tickets £30.
The Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour at the Shakespeare’s Globe is the monthly spooky guided tour that tells the story of ghosts, spirits and chilling happenings inspired from Shakespeare’s most scary plays. Tours run from 16 May to 31 October. Tickets £20.
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Singing, stories and crafts for under 5s at London Transport Museum! Experience the city through a journey with the ‘Underground Mouse,’ ‘Kayla the Kestrel,’ and the ‘Canteen Queen’ in this 45minutes of craft and interactive singing and storytelling. Free session with museum admission. Tickets offer free return day-time entry for a year.
The London loo tour! This family friendly tour is a fun way to explore London through the history of toilets. From the earliest Roman latrines to the life achievements of our very own Thomas Crapper, and the future of flushing, your guide will take you on a whirlwind tour through the history of Britain’s public toilets.
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. Tickets £22.95.
The Paddington Bear Experience is a delightful journey with plenty of sensory delights and surprises! Tickets from £34. More info and bookings here.
Meet real astronomers, try your hand at landing a Mars rover, use a starlight splitter and step inside an awe-inspiring ‘galaxy box’ to find out just how amazing our Universe is at Astronomers Take Over. Tickets from £8.
Have a look at our theatre and dance page to see our selection of family friendly shows.