Every place in Kingston upon Thames

Up at The O2

London · ages 8+

Guided climb over the roof of The O2 on a walkway, with a snow globe route thrown in for the theatrical version.

V&A South Kensington

London

Free design museum in South Kensington - fashion, courtyard picnic and rainy-day galleries.

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Vaudeville Theatre

London · ages 10+

A West End matinee-or-evening trip for older kids and teens, built around shows like Six that actually suit a 10-plus crowd.

Accessible toiletDog friendlyToiletsWheelchair accessible

Vauxhall City Farm

London · ages 0+

Free-entry Vauxhall city farm near the station - animals and cafe; suggested donation about £4.

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Victoria Palace Theatre

London · ages 10+

A big West End show, currently Hamilton, running just under three hours with a proper interval.

Booking requiredFood on siteWheelchair accessible

Village Underground

London

A gig and club venue for over-16s, strictly over-18s on club nights, with a no-fancy-dress door policy.

Card onlyLockers

Vine Road Recreation Ground

London

A paddling pool, ball games space and a playground with a DDA swing for under-13s, all in one recreation ground.

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Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum

London

Original Victoria Line carriages, working Marshall engines and free Sunday entry, with a £67 dining experience aboard the tube if you fancy it.

Dog friendlyFree parkingMembership schemePublic transport nearby

Warburg Nature Reserve, BBOWT

Henley-on-Thames

Free woodland reserve where kids follow a backpack trail spotting rare butterflies, orchids and birds from the hides.

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

Watford · ages 5+

Walk through Diagon Alley and the Great Hall, stand under a 30ft Basilisk, and have a go on the green screen broomstick.

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Well & Bucket

London

A Sunday roast pub with party rooms tucked away, open late most days if lunch turns into an afternoon.

Indoor seatingParty roomsRestaurant

Wellcome Collection

London

Free galleries exploring health and the human body, with a library and daily tours thrown in.

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West Horsley Place

Leatherhead

400 acres of footpaths, bridleways and a sensory garden to wander, with the manor house itself saved for ticketed open days.

Bike parkingBooking requiredCaféDog friendly+5 more

White Spider Climbing

Surbiton

Indoor bouldering and roped climbing with kids sessions, termly clubs and birthday parties on the wall.

Booking requiredGift shop

Whitechapel Gallery

London

Free displays and artist-led activities in an east London gallery where under 16s never pay for the ticketed show.

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Wicked The Musical

London · ages 7-5

A two-and-three-quarter-hour West End musical at the Apollo Victoria, best for kids who can sit through flashing lights and a proper story.

Booking requiredCard onlyGift shopIndoor seating+1 more

Wild About Britain

Cranleigh

British wildlife animals come to you, with guided encounters rather than a walk-round zoo visit.

Wilton's Music Hall

London · ages 1+

A Victorian music hall in the East End where kids over one watch proper theatre and music, with history tours thrown in.

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Wimbledon Park Mini Golf

London

An 18-hole outdoor adventure golf course in Wimbledon Park, open every day from 10am.

Toilets

Wokingham Theatre

Wokingham

A community theatre putting on eight main productions a year, plus youth theatre classes for 7 to 17 year olds.

Hearing loopToiletsWheelchair accessible

Woodford Park

Reading

A free park with a splash pool for summer, a play area to burn an hour, and a quiet garden if you need five minutes' peace.

CaféFree parkingToilets

World of Dinosaurs

Broxbourne

Over 30 animatronic dinosaurs to walk among, plus a train ride, crazy golf and soft play if the rain sets in.

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Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Guildford · ages 0+

Family shows, panto and a riverside café, with baby music classes for the under-fives too.

Accessible toiletBirthday partiesBooking requiredCafé+6 more

Zebra Skate - Skateboarding and Rollerblading for all ages

London · ages 5-12

Week-long or single-day skate camps in Kensington Gardens teaching kids to rollerblade and skateboard, kit included.

Booking required