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Child and Family Friendly Places to Go in London

Things to Do

Activity Centres

Summer Drama & Movement Workshop at Colour House Theatre (KS1 & KS2)

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Activity Centres
Address: Watermill Wy
London
Greater London
SW19 2RD
United Kingdom
Is this a free thing to do?: Paid Activity
Fun for Ages:
  • 5-10
  • 10-15
Families love us because:
  • Indoor
  • Let off Steam
  • Educational
  • Interactive
Special Offers:

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Unlock your child’s creativity this summer at our Drama & Movement Workshop at the iconic Colour House Theatre, Merton Abbey Mills! 📅 Dates: • 28th June • 5th July • 12th July 🕒 Timings: • KS1 (Years 1–2): 10:30 – 11:30 AM • KS2 (Years Read more…
Parks & Playgrounds

Hampstead Heath

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Parks & Playgrounds
Address: Hampstead Ln
London
Greater London
NW3 7JP
United Kingdom
Is this a free thing to do?: Free
Fun for Ages:
  • 0-5
  • 5-10
  • 10-15
  • 15+
Families love us because:
  • Outdoor
  • Dog Friendly
  • Cafe
  • Picnic Areas
  • Toilets
  • Pram & pushchair friendly
  • Play Park
  • Water Play
  • High Energy
  • Let off Steam
  • Explore Nature
Hampstead Heath is a wild park of woodland and meadows, tucked inside north London’s Zone Two – less than four miles from the centre, though you’d never know it. It sprawls over 800 acres and boasts some of the most spectacular views in the city. Read more…
Parks & Playgrounds

Highgate Wood Play Area

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Parks & Playgrounds
Address: Muswell Hill Rd
London
Greater London
N10 3JN
United Kingdom
Is this a free thing to do?: Free
Fun for Ages:
  • 0-5
  • 5-10
  • 10-15
  • 15+
Families love us because:
  • Outdoor
  • Dog Friendly
  • Cafe
  • Picnic Areas
  • Toilets
  • Baby change facilities
  • Pram & pushchair friendly
  • Play Park
  • High Energy
  • Let off Steam
  • Explore Nature
Highgate Wood is a quiet haven for walkers and runners but also has spaces for cricket, football and other sports – as well as a café and children’s playground. Highgate Wood doesn’t have a car park. Limited street parking is available in the surrounding area. Read more…
Parks & Playgrounds

Waterlow Park

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Parks & Playgrounds
Address: Highgate Hl
London
Greater London
N6 5HG
United Kingdom
Is this a free thing to do?: Free
Fun for Ages:
  • 0-5
  • 5-10
  • 10-15
  • 15+
Families love us because:
  • Outdoor
  • Dog Friendly
  • Cafe
  • Picnic Areas
  • Toilets
  • Baby change facilities
  • Pram & pushchair friendly
  • Play Park
  • High Energy
  • Let off Steam
  • Explore Nature
29-acre park. With terraced gardens, nature conservation area, 3 ponds, two small children’s play areas and 6 tennis courts. The Waterlow Park Centre offers events, activities and exhibitions and is available for private hire. The Council does not run Lauderdale House which is at the Read more…
Adventure Playgrounds

Hackney Marsh Adventure Playground

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Adventure Playgrounds
Address: Kingsmead Way
London
Greater London
E9 5PP
United Kingdom
Is this a free thing to do?: Free
Fun for Ages:
  • 0-5
  • 5-10
  • 10-15
  • 15+
Families love us because:
  • Outdoor
  • Play Park
Hackney Marsh Adventure Playground is a free, open access adventure playground for children and young people aged 6 to 15 years old (up to 18 years SEND) only. We are a parent/adult free playground with exemption for adults supporting SEND children. Open access means children Read more…
Adventure Playgrounds

Victoria Park

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Adventure Playgrounds
Address: Lake View Estate, Old Ford Rd.
London
Greater London
E3 5TB
United Kingdom
Is this a free thing to do?: Free
Fun for Ages:
  • 0-5
  • 5-10
  • 10-15
  • 15+
Families love us because:
  • Outdoor
  • Dog Friendly
  • Cafe
  • Picnic Areas
  • Toilets
  • Baby change facilities
  • Pram & pushchair friendly
  • Parking Facilities
  • Play Park
  • Water Play
  • High Energy
  • Let off Steam
  • Explore Nature
Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets has an adventure playground and another play area suitable for younger children, according to Tower Hamlets Council. The adventure playground is a special type of playground where children can play freely. The Tower Hamlets website states that children must be Read more…
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Places to Eat

Cafes

Apple Tree Children’s Cafe

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Cafes
Address: 134-136 Peckham Rye
London
Greater London
SE22 9QH
United Kingdom
Features:
  • Children's Menu
  • High Chairs
  • Baby Changing
  • Indoor Play Area
  • Children's Activities (free)
Cuisine:
  • British
  • Cafe
Based in Herne Hill & Peckham Rye, directly opposite the glorious Brockwell Park & Peckham Rye Common – Apple Tree is a play café for under 5’s. We offer 1.5 hour play sessions during the week & Saturday mornings, and are available for private hire Read more…
Restaurants

Bocconcino Soho

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Restaurants
Address: 59 Great Marlborough St
London
Greater London
W1F 7JY
United Kingdom
Features:
  • Children's Menu
  • High Chairs
  • Baby Changing
  • Indoor Play Area
  • Children's Activities (free)
Cuisine:
  • Italian
Amid Soho’s vibrant streets, Bocconcino’s newest opening merges the traditional charm of Italian gastronomy with the contemporary vibe of Soho. The restaurant’s design captures the essence of modern Italian aesthetics, with refined interiors boasting warm earthy tones and marble accents, whilst the menu plays homage Read more…
Pubs

The Red Lion

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Pubs
Address: Castelnau
London
Greater London
SW13 9RU
United Kingdom
Features:
  • Children's Menu
  • High Chairs
  • Baby Changing
  • Outdoor Play Area
Cuisine:
  • British
  • Pub Classics
The Red Lion in Barnes was made for long family meals and Sunday lunches. While adults settle in and order drinks from the bar, little ones can play in the playground out back, which has a small slide and ping pong table. There’s also a Read more…
Pubs

The Rosendale

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Pubs
Address: 65 Rosendale Rd
London
Greater London
SE21 8EZ
United Kingdom
Features:
  • Children's Menu
  • Outdoor Play Area
  • Children's Activities (free)
Cuisine:
  • British
Located in leafy West Dulwich, they have extensive gardens featuring a climbing frame for children and table tennis and boules for adults, as well as a handsome bar, elegant dining room and two beautiful private rooms ideal for parties. Read more…
Restaurants

York & Albany

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Restaurants
Address: 127-129 Parkway
London
Greater London
NW1 7PS
United Kingdom
This Gordon Ramsay-owned gastropub is great for people watching, while children receive the red-carpet treatment. Kids under 12 eat free at York & Albany, as long as there is an adult dining from the a la carte menu, while slam dunk meatballs are among some Read more…
Restaurants

Wright Brothers South Kensington

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Restaurants
Address: 56 Old Brompton Rd
London
Greater London
SW7 3DY
United Kingdom
Cuisine:
  • British
  • Seafood
If your child is the kind that loves seafood then they will be ‘Wright’ at home here. Wright Brothers’ menu has oysters at its heart and there’s not much these folk don’t know about all kinds of shellfish. You can expect well-heeled locals and fellow Read more…
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Places to Stay

Hotels

Shoreditch Inn

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Hotels
Address: 1 Austin St
London
Greater London
E2 7NB
United Kingdom
Discover the best hotels near Shoreditch High Street, London, offering exceptional comfort, modern amenities, and a prime location. Stay close to the action and explore Shoreditch’s vibrant culture, eclectic shops, and trendy dining spots. Book your perfect stay today Read more…
Hotels

Park Plaza County Hall

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Hotels
Address: Plaza Park County Hotel, 1 Addington St
London
Greater London
SE1 7RY
United Kingdom
Features:
  • Childrens activities on site
The Park Plaza hotel has a special Family Getaway package which includes extras such as free breakfast, lunch and dinner for children under 12, goodie bags on arrival, free in room movies and free WIFI for the whole family. Family rooms have pull out soft Read more…
Hotels

The Athenaeum Hotel

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Hotels
Address: 116 Piccadilly
London
Greater London
W1J 7BJ
United Kingdom
Features:
  • Childrens play areas on site
  • Childrens activities on site
  • Swimming Pool
The Athenaeum is a good choice for families wanting to stay in an apartment, but with the comforts of a hotel. The 1 bedroom apartments at The Athenaeum have a separate living and sleeping areas and mini kitchenette, along with a daily maid service and Read more…
Hotels

Browns Mayfair

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Hotels
Address: 33 Albemarle St
London
Greater London
W1S 4BP
United Kingdom
Features:
  • Childrens activities on site
A hotel with a fascinating history – Browns was London’s first ever hotel founded 175 years ago, and Winston Churchill loved it so much that he had his own bunker built there! Brown’s consists of eleven townhouses occupying two parallel streets off Piccadilly. It is Read more…
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Sports and Clubs

Out of School Clubs

Confidence Booster

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Out of School Clubs
Address: East Ham Library
London
Greater London
E6 2RT
United Kingdom
Is this sports/club free to attend?: Paid Activity
Age Suitability:
  • 5-10
  • 10-15
Our club is fun and innovative and is done through CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) using storytelling, art and play therapy. We teach our children how to overcome their negative thoughts and behaviours. They develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and understanding they need to fulfil their Read more…
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