Kids events in London – attractions for families and children

If you’re taking your kids to London then our kids guide has all the best events for families with children.

Pick “The Lion King”, at the Lyceum Theatre

24th Sept 2002 – 29th Sept 2013   •  Lyceum Theatre, London Set in the majesty of the Serengeti Plains, "The Lion King" tells the story of young cub Simba and his adventures in the jungle. Disney's award-winning musical is based on the Oscar winning movie, and follows his journey …more

Pick Roald Dahl’s “Matilda — The Musical”

18th Oct 2011 – 22nd Dec 2013   •  Cambridge Theatre, London Roald Dahl's much-loved children's story tells the story of Matilda, a special little girl with an amazing imagination. Her mum and dad just think she's a nuisance, as does her terrifying headmistress. But then Matilda …more

Pick “Viva Forever!” — The Spice Girls Musical

27th Nov 2012 – 29th June 2013   •  Piccadilly Theatre, London "Viva Forever!" is a new musical based on the songs of the Spice Girls. Written by Jennifer Saunders, the story follows one girl as she pursues her dreams into the world of super stardom. But when her overnight celebrity …more

Pick See the stars, at Madame Tussauds

Every day (except Christmas Day)   •  Madame Tussauds, London Gate crash an A-list party and mingle with Hollywood film stars like Brad Pitt and George Clooney, or grab a backstage pass to the biggest music event of the year and get up close and personal with pop royalty. Or why not …more

Pick Take your kids to the BFI IMAX

Every day   •  BFI IMAX Cinema, London The BFI IMAX is a state-of-the-art cinema in Waterloo. The 500-seat cinema has one of the most sophisticated projection systems in the world with a screen more than 20m tall and 26 metres wide (the height of five …more

Pick Cheap  Catch a cable car across the Thames!

Every day   •  The Emirates Air Line (Cable Car), London Officially known as the "Emirates Air Line", this cable car across the Thames was launched in June 2012 as part of the Olympic transport system. It carries people from the O2 to the ExCel Centre in about ten minutes, with …more

Pick London Duck Tours — An Amphibious Adventure!

Every day   •  London Duck Tours, London Step aboard an amazing amphibious adventure... with London Duck Tours! Let their knowledgeable guides take you on a sightseeing tour of London by both land and sea. In a previous life their amphibious vehicles acted as …more

Pick Wembley Stadium Tour

Every day   •  Wembley Stadium, London The Wembley Stadium Tour gives you the chance to relive some of sport's greatest moments from behind-the-scenes. Explore the changing rooms, the press room, and take in the view from the best seats in the house. You'll be …more

Pick  Take a trip on the London Eye

Every day   •  London Eye, London There are few better ways to spend an hour than sitting in the London Eye, enjoying a bird's eye view of the city below. Part of the fun is picking out the landmarks from a plethora of rooftops... You can look straight …more

Free Fly your kite on Parliament Hill

Every day   •  Parliament Hill, London Parliament Hill is one of the highest points on Hampstead Heath and offers unbeatable views of the city. Whilst the adults are sitting down and taking in the sights, the kids can struggle to keep their kite aloft. The wind …more

Namco Funscape — Arcades, dodgems and bowling lanes

Every day   •  Namco Funscape, London The Namco Centre has loads of fun stuff to keep your kids occupied including a full-size dodgems, 12 bowling lanes, and three floors of arcade machines. They've got all your favourite funfair machines too, like the …more

Free Princess Diana Memorial Playground — with a pirate ship!

Every day   •  Princess Diana Memorial Playground, London The Princess Diana Memorial Playground can be found in the north-west corner of Kensington Gardens. Over 750,000 kids enjoy this playground very year, clambering all aboard the huge wooden pirate ship that rises from the …more

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