Kid’s attractions in London

London has loads of great family days out. Take your children to see some animals at London Zoo, meet some stars at Madame Tussauds, some ghouls at the London Dungeon, or take them on the London Eye – the world’s largest observation wheel.

Days out in London for kids

>> BFI IMAX Cinema
The London BFI IMAX Cinema near Waterloo shows a mixture of 2D and 3D films on its huge screens.

>> Golden Hinde
The Golden Hinde as the ship in which Francis Drake circumnavigated the world in the time of Elizabeth I.

>> Hamleys
Hamleys toy shop in Regent Street is reportedly one of the largest toy stores in the world.

HMS Belfast
HMS Belfast saw service in World War II, where it sunk the German battle cruiser Scharnhorst.

London Aquarium
London boasts one of Europe’s largest aquariums, filled with 3,000 different kinds of marine life.

>> London Dungeon
The London Dungeon celebrates everything that is grisly in the world of crime and punishment.

London Eye
The British Airways London Eye – or ‘Millennium Wheel’ – is the largest ferris wheel in the world.

London Zoo
London Zoo’s walk-through aviary and reptile house is home to every kind of living thing.

>> Madame Tussauds
One of London’s most popular attractions, Madame Tussauds has over 400 waxworks.

Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum covers everything from long-dead dinosaurs to erupting volcanoes.

>> Princess Diana Memorial Playground
The Princess Diana Memorial Playground is one of London’s favourite places for kids.

Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!
Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! museum has hundreds of extraordinary and unusual exhibits on five floors.

>> Royal Observatory
The Old Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, marks the point where Greenwich Mean Time began.

Science Museum
From the dawn of time to modern day marvels… with working exhibits and push-button displays.

Upcoming events for kids

Upcoming events for kids in London

Open Air Theatre -- Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" When: 29th June 2013
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is putting on a production of Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale", re-imagined for everyone aged six and over. "The Winter's Tale" tells the story of Perdita, a lost princess who is raised by a shepherd. Her adventure... more

We're going on a Bear Hunt! When: 3rd July 2013
The award-winning kid's book "We're Going On A Bear Hunt" is brought vividly (and noisily) to life in this fun-filled adaptation at the Lyric Theatre. Join the adventurers on their quest to find a bear, wading through the gigantic swishy swashy g... more

Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom When: 6th July 2013
Your favourite children's TV show, "Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom", is coming to the stage! Holly is a young Fairy Princess, who's magic doesn't always go quite according to plan. Ben the Elf is her best friend, and together they live in the Littl... more

Brainiac Live! When: 18th July 2013
Join Andy Joyce and Rik Warren for "Brainiac Live!". If you're a fan of the TV show then strap on your safety goggles for the most mischievous show ever! "Brainiac Live!" will take you on a breathless ride through the mysteries of science, doing... more

Horrible Histories -- Barmy Britain When: 7th August 2013
"Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain" is set in loathsome London, where you'll enrol in a Georgian crime school, dance the Tyburn Jig, and lose your head to the horrible Henry! Will Parliament escape the Gunpowder Plot? And why did the Romans never... more

Dinosaur Zoo! -- at the Open Air Theatre When: 9th August 2013
This tyrannosauric treat will bring these pre-historic creatures to the stage as you've never seen them before! The highly imaginative live show will teach you all about dinosaurs, and even allow your kids to get up close and personal with them o... more

Peter Pan -- The Never Ending Story When: 21st August 2013
"Peter Pan The Never Ending Story" is a hi-tech fantasy adventure that you'll never forget! Watch Peter Pan fly high above the stage and marvel at the spectacular scenery, all brought to life by state-of-the-art digital imaging, and help Peter, W... more

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