Every place in London

Severndroog Castle and Tearoom

London

A woodland climb up to an octagonal tower, with 86 spiral steps to a viewing platform that shows off London on a clear day.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBreastfeeding friendlyCafé+5 more

Shakespeare's Globe

London · ages 0+

Open-air Tudor theatre where kids can try on costumes, get their faces painted and watch a proper Shakespeare production.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBooking requiredCafé+8 more

Shrek's Adventure London

London · ages 6-15

A 70-minute walk-through with a 4D flying bus ride, DreamWorks characters and nine live shows along the way.

Accessible toiletBaby changeCard onlyGift shop+2 more

SilverTime

London · adults only (18+)

An adults-only slot machine arcade, strictly 18 plus with ID checks on the door, so this one's not for a family day out.

Cash onlyFood on site

Sky Garden

London · ages 0-16

Free glasshouse gardens 35 floors up the City, with wraparound views you get for the price of booking ahead.

Accessible toiletBooking requiredCaféDog friendly+3 more

Snakes & Ladders

Brentford · ages 0-12

A big indoor-outdoor play centre with a climbing wall, electric motorbikes and a role play village, plus an outdoor jumping pillow and zipwire.

Allergy awareBirthday partiesBlue badge parkingBooking required+11 more

Somerset House

London

A grand courtyard with dancing fountains to run through, plus riverside terraces and galleries if you fancy some art after.

Baby changeCaféDog friendlyRestaurant+3 more

Sondheim Theatre

London · ages 7+

A full West End staging of Les Misérables, nearly three hours long, best suited to kids seven and up who can sit still.

Booking required

South London Scout Centre

London

A camping and activity centre for Scout and Guide groups, with patrol camping, indoor accommodation and over 200 badges to work towards.

Southwark Playhouse Borough

London

A theatre near Elephant and Castle with a bar for the grown-ups while the family show is on.

Spitalfields City Farm

London · ages 0+

Free Spitalfields city farm with goats, sheep, hens and tea hut - Tue-Sun, donations welcome.

Accessible toiletBirthday partiesDog friendlyGift shop+6 more

Splatter Room Studio

London · ages 5+

Sixty minutes in a glow-in-the-dark room where you're meant to paint the walls, the floor and each other, and take the canvas home.

Accessible toiletBirthday partiesBooking requiredCafé+6 more

Squire's Garden Centre

Stanmore

A free-to-enter garden centre with an aquatics room of tanks and reptiles, plus pottery painting and a café that stops hot food at 3.30pm.

CaféDog friendlyFree parkingIndoor seating+4 more

Sri Lankan Muslim Cultural Centre

Harrow

Quranic and Arabic classes, a youth club and sports sessions for children, plus talks and conferences for the adults who bring them.

Bike parkingGift shopGroup bookingsParking+2 more

St James's Park

London

Free park by the lake where kids can spot pelicans and watch soldiers march down The Mall.

St. Martin's Theatre

London · ages 7+

Take your seven-plus-year-old to see if they can spot the killer in the world's longest-running play, The Mousetrap.

Card onlyGift shopFood on siteWi-Fi

St. Paul's Cathedral

London

Climb 528 steps to the top of the Dome for a proper view over London, then explore the Crypt and a family history trail below.

Bike parkingBlue badge parkingPublic transport nearbyWheelchair accessible

Stanley Picker Gallery

Kingston upon Thames

Free gallery shows by the river in Kingston, with a riverside terrace, baby changing and step-free access throughout. Open Tue to Sat, 11am to 5pm, during exhibitions.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBike parkingBlue badge parking+10 more

Stealth

Chertsey · ages 13+

A hydraulic launch coaster that hits 80mph in under two seconds, plus access to the rest of the park's rides.

Booking required

Step By Me Dance Studios

London

Ballroom and Latin lessons for adults, kids and wedding couples, with a 45 minute trial lesson to test the waters before committing.

ToiletsWi-Fi

Stratford East

London

A proper panto stage in Stratford, with Surinderella putting an Indian spin on Cinderella for kids five and up.

Booking requiredCaféWheelchair accessible

Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre - Active Lambeth

London

Olympic-sized ice rink, two pools and a soft play area under one roof, with free swimming for Lambeth kids under 11.

Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingCaféStep-free access+2 more

Sunny Art Centre

London

Small-group drawing and painting classes in Covent Garden, with dedicated courses for children, teens and complete beginners.

Booking requiredParkingPublic transport nearby

Surrey Docks Farm

London

Free Rotherhithe Thames-side city farm with goats, pigs and a coffee shop - easy South London family stop.

ToiletsFood on sitePicnic areaPicnics allowed+5 more