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.
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 Weight of Being: Vulnerability, Resilience and Mental Health in Art Free art exhibition at Two Temple Place that looks at how life’s pressures define our art and our minds. It captures the essence of creativity as a powerful mechanism for coping, protesting, and ultimately, thriving against the odds. Until 19 April.
The Hampton Court Palace Tulip Festival runs until 26 April. Tickets included in Palace admission.
Museum of Edible Earth at Somerset House is a free nomadic project that explores the global practice of geophagy through a vast collection of over 600 edible soil samples from 44 countries. The exhibition merges geological science with cultural history and sensory exploration, inviting visitors to view earth as a material rich in flavor and ritual significance. Until 26 April.
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.
Little Explorers at the National Portrait Gallery is a free monthly session for kids aged 2+ that introduce the little ones to the Gallery through stories, songs and fun activities. Next sessions: 15 April.
Springtime Samurai family friendly festival is an invitation to visit the British Museum this Easter for a free, three-day samurai-themed family festival. Join artists for creative workshops and a unique music and dance performance related to the Samurai exhibition (open until 4 May). Activities operate on a drop-in, first-come, first-served basis.
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.
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 until 17 October. Tickets £20.
Art deco: the golden age of poster design at London Transport Museum is a visual journey that explores how art deco style influenced transport poster design and shaped London’s visual identity and heritage. Entry is included with museum admission (£25, free for kids).
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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.
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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.
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue is the ultimate real-life immersive adventure and we are excited! Battle mobs and collect resources in a daring quest to save the villagers. If you are not (yet) a Minecraft fan, give your children the opportunity to show you what this is all about.
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.
Ted’s Space Adventure is the free weekend live planetarium show for all wannabe astronauts aged 3 to 7.
Pirates – at the National Maritime Museum uncovers the truth about piracy! This exhibition explores legendary pirates, their pop culture legacy, and why their stories still captivate us today. £15 for adults and £7.50 for children.
Have a look at our theatre and dance page to see our selection of family friendly shows.