Free family days out in London
Looking for a fun family day out without spending a fortune? Here are some of our favourite free attractions in the capital city. London has some wonderful green spaces where the kids can run around and let off steam. Get some fresh air and visit the deer in Richmond Park, feed the ducks in Hyde Park, play on the Pirate Galleon in Kensington Gardens, go to Battersea and admire the beautiful flower gardens, or take the children to Hackney City Farm, for a day on the farm without leaving the city. If the weather is bad, you can get hands on at the Science Museum, or learn about our environment in the Natural History Museum. Older children would enjoy a visit to the Imperial War Museum or the National Gallery, and The Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green would make a fascinating day out for the whole family. Check out our list of fabulous free days out for the family.
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Hampstead Heath, Hampstead Escape to the wilds of the Heath and you can forget you are still in the city. Informal and natural, there are no formal flowerbeds or statues, just shady trees, dirt paths, wild meadows, birds and wildlife and stunning views from Parliament Hill. Walking, kite... More details > |
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The British Museum, London Bloomsbury
This is one of the greatest treasure houses in the world. A great day out for all the family, housing art and antiques from the world's greatest cultures plus exhibitions, virtual tours and events. More details >
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Science Museum, London South Kensington This is quite simply THE best Science Museum in the world for children. Instead of taking our word for it - go and see for yourselves! Innovative and inspirational, the Science Museum has over 7 floors of interactive exhibits More details > |
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Battersea Park, London Battersea A peaceful riverside park, with views across the Thames to Chelsea. You can stroll though flower gardens, feed the birds, take a trip on the boating lake, or visit the Children’s Zoo. Bank Holidays are celebrated with fun fairs and firework displays... More details > |
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National Gallery, Trafalgar Square Make a visit at any time of the week and you are guaranteed to see kids all over the place. This is really great because this is one of the top art galleries in the world and it can never be too soon to expose your closest and dearest to the fantastic ... More details > |
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Alexandra Palace and Park, Wood Green Over 200 acres of parkland with nature walks, children’s skate park and play area a boating lake, a pitch and putt course and an Ice Rink inside the Palace. Events are held throughout the year including a Children’s fun fair during the summer months with... More details > |
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Natural History Museum, London South Kensignton Children and adults alike will be a little in awe of the lifelike re-creations or assembled skeletons of the dinosaurs assembled here. But there is much else besides in this extremely child friendly museum… More details > |
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Museum of Childhood, London Bethnal Green
Obviously a child friendly museum and one guaranteed to interest all members of the family. This branch of the Victoria and Albert specializes in toys and its vast and
amazing collections makes Hamleys… More details > |
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Hackney City Farm, London Hackney
Hackney City Farm boasts purpose made animal housing, craft workshops, well-established. They also host many activities including pottery, stone sculpture, music and movement and textile printing... More details > |
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Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground, London Kensington Children can have such an adventure here exploring Neverland, without waiting for Peter Pan and Tinkerbell. A huge pirate ship is moored in the sand where kids can climb up the rigging, explore the cabins and turn wheels and pulleys to their hearts content. Wigwams ... More details > |
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