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Family days out in London

Never hear “I’m bored” on a Saturday again.

Every great family day out in London: farms, museums, parks and hidden gems, with the details parents actually need before setting off.

326 places listed68 free days outThu 6pm the Weekender lands

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London, closer to home

London is a lot of ground. Pick your patch for the soft plays, parks and classes within a short drive, with the big days out still included.

Bromley Enfield Kingston upon Thames Northwood Romford

PLAN A DAY

What's on, when you need it

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31 on right nowWED 7 OCT
Today

Everything open and on in London today, with times and prices.

TOP PICKThe Operating Theatre: 250 Years of Surgery in Hospitals · free
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38 things onFRI 9 - SUN 11
This weekend
  • Fri29 things · Andre Williams - Time After Time
  • Sat31 things · Cutty Sark Characters
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TomorrowThu 8 · 30 things onRainy days162 under a roofFree68 cost nothing
SEASONALENDS 31 OCTHalloween: pumpkin patches, spooky trails & torchlight. 1 already live.
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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in LondonZoos & Wildlife Parks11Farms & Petting Farms in LondonFarms & Petting Farms16Theme Parks & Fairgrounds in LondonTheme Parks & Fairgrounds13Adventure Parks & High Ropes in LondonAdventure Parks & High Ropes7Museums in LondonMuseums33Science & Discovery Centres in LondonScience & Discovery Centres7Aquariums & Sea Life in LondonAquariums & Sea Life7Castles, Historic Houses & Heritage in LondonCastles, Historic Houses & Heritage16Model Villages & Miniature Railways in LondonModel Villages & Miniature Railways4Steam Railways & Boat Trips in LondonSteam Railways & Boat Trips3Caves, Mines & Underground in LondonCaves, Mines & Underground10Tours, Trails & Treasure Hunts in LondonTours, Trails & Treasure Hunts9Observatories & Planetariums in LondonObservatories & Planetariums6Soft Play in LondonSoft Play6Trampoline Parks in LondonTrampoline Parks2Climbing & Bouldering Centres in LondonClimbing & Bouldering Centres5Laser Tag & Nerf Arenas in LondonLaser Tag & Nerf Arenas2Go-Karting in LondonGo-Karting6Bowling in LondonBowling7Escape Rooms in LondonEscape Rooms8Crazy Golf & Adventure Golf in LondonCrazy Golf & Adventure Golf5Ice Rinks in LondonIce Rinks4Roller & Skate Rinks in LondonRoller & Skate Rinks1Arcades, VR & Gaming in LondonArcades, VR & Gaming9Board Game & Play Cafés in LondonBoard Game & Play Cafés5Pottery Painting & Craft Studios in LondonPottery Painting & Craft Studios6Parks & Playgrounds in LondonParks & Playgrounds3Country Parks & Nature Reserves in LondonCountry Parks & Nature Reserves2Woodland & Forest in LondonWoodland & Forest5Gardens & Arboretums in LondonGardens & Arboretums3Lakes, Reservoirs & Riversides in LondonLakes, Reservoirs & Riversides1Beaches & Coast in LondonBeaches & Coast2
Walking & Cycling Trails2Splash Parks & Paddling Pools in LondonSplash Parks & Paddling Pools3Pick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches in LondonPick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches3Skate Parks & BMX Tracks in LondonSkate Parks & BMX Tracks2Viewpoints & Picnic Spots in LondonViewpoints & Picnic Spots3Martial Arts & Boxing in LondonMartial Arts & Boxing9
Cycling & BMX Clubs1
Horse Riding & Equestrian1Gyms & Fitness Classes in LondonGyms & Fitness Classes4
Multi-Sport & Holiday Sports Camps1Baby & Toddler Groups in LondonBaby & Toddler Groups4Dance in LondonDance4Music Lessons & Choirs in LondonMusic Lessons & Choirs2Art & Craft Classes in LondonArt & Craft Classes9Cooking & Baking Classes in LondonCooking & Baking Classes4Coding, STEM & Robotics in LondonCoding, STEM & Robotics2Reading, Book Clubs & Storytime in LondonReading, Book Clubs & Storytime4Forest School & Outdoor Learning in LondonForest School & Outdoor Learning3Scouts, Guides, Cadets & Youth Clubs in LondonScouts, Guides, Cadets & Youth Clubs1Holiday Clubs & Camps in LondonHoliday Clubs & Camps4Adult Workshops & Evening Classes in LondonAdult Workshops & Evening Classes5Wellbeing & Mindfulness in LondonWellbeing & Mindfulness4Theatres & Shows in LondonTheatres & Shows23Pantomime & Family Theatre in LondonPantomime & Family Theatre20Cinemas in LondonCinemas8Live Music & Gigs in LondonLive Music & Gigs17Comedy in LondonComedy6Galleries & Exhibitions in LondonGalleries & Exhibitions27Libraries in LondonLibraries2Circus & Street Performance in LondonCircus & Street Performance9Talks, Lectures & Author Events in LondonTalks, Lectures & Author Events29Immersive & Touring Exhibitions in LondonImmersive & Touring Exhibitions7Indian & South Asian in LondonIndian & South Asian2Italian & Pizza in LondonItalian & Pizza3Brazilian in LondonBrazilian1
Christmas4
Halloween & Pumpkin Events3
Festivals & Fairs1
Community Events & Fun Days1
Open Days & Behind-the-Scenes1Party Venues in LondonParty Venues1
Party Entertainers & Characters1

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KIND TO THE WALLET

68

Brilliant days out that cost nothing

Proper days out with free entry, bring a picnic and you're done.

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FEED & STROKE

23

Farms, lambs and llamas

Everything you can feed, stroke or watch being ridiculous.

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INDOOR LIFESAVERS

162

Rainy day rescue

For when the forecast betrays you, all under a roof.

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STEP BACK IN TIME

68

Museums & heritage

Castles, caves and machines kids are allowed to gawp at.

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THE EVENT CALENDAR

What's on this weekend

October
V&A South KensingtonFri & SatAndre Williams - Time After TimeV&A South Kensington · 2 daysDetails →
V&A South KensingtonFri & SatPlay After School (Sept-Oct 2026)V&A South Kensington · 2 daysDetails →
The Savill GardenFri & SatHorse and Carriage rides with Ascot CarriagesThe Savill Garden · 2 daysDetails →
Warner Bros. Studio Tour LondonFri & SatDark ArtsWarner Bros. Studio Tour London · 2 daysDetails →
V&A South KensingtonFri & SatSaodat Ismailova: Melted Into the SunV&A South Kensington · 2 daysDetails →
V&A South KensingtonFri & SatMakers Club | Make - Create - ReflectV&A South Kensington · 2 daysDetails →
Warner Bros. Studio Tour LondonFri 9 OctTwilight ToursWarner Bros. Studio Tour LondonDetails →
V&A South KensingtonFri & SatV&A South Kensington Schools & Colleges: In-person Workshops Autumn 2026 - Summer 2027V&A South Kensington · 2 daysDetails →

Plus 30 more events this weekend across London.

MORE THAN A LIST

One place, a hundred ways to explore

Browse the map, follow the crowd, or save a shortlist for the school holidays: whatever works for your family.

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Parents' favourites

  1. 01Miart Gallery LondonMiart Gallery London
  2. 02London Buddhist CentreLondon Buddhist Centre
  3. 03Two pigs looking up at the camera in a straw-bedded pen.Hackney City Farm
  4. 04Pink cosmos flowers bloom in a garden bed in front of a brick building with arched entrance and windows.Fulham Palace
  5. 05Chef lifting pasta from a pot of boiling water with two forks during a cookery class.Food at 52 Cookery School
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COLLECTION

Rainy day rescue

162 indoor lifesavers for when the forecast lets you down.

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KIND TO THE WALLET

68

completely free days out within 30 minutes of London

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HIDDEN GEMS

The ones you've never heard of

Places that aren't on the usual lists, written up honestly.

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Family riding a colourful carousel with illuminated horses under a red and gold canopy.

No. 01Bognor Regis

Butlins Fairground

Dodgems, vintage stalls and a mini fairground for the little ones, plus go-karts and a bungee trampoline if you fancy paying extra.

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West End Musical Choir in London - London Bridge

No. 02London · from £12

West End Musical Choir in London - London Bridge

A Thursday night choir for adults who fancy singing West End numbers with a live conductor, no audition needed.

Bike Shed Moto Co.

No. 03London

Bike Shed Moto Co.

A big motorbike hangout in London with galleries of bikes and art, a shop to browse and a 160-seat restaurant to sit down in.

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The best family things happening around London, one hidden gem, and a rainy-day backup plan, from a dad who's been there with a bored seven-year-old.

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