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Family days out in and around London, each one written up honestly with the details parents actually need.

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Wicked The Musicalfrom £25

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

A falconer holds a tawny owl on her gloved hand whilst addressing a group of visitors during an outdoor educational demonstration.

Wild About Britain

Cranleigh

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

Historic building facade with weathered red and cream painted walls, ornate stone details, dark wooden doors, potted plants, and red signage reading "Wiltons" on a sunny day.

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.

Accessible toiletBaby changeFood on siteRestaurant+1 more

Group of young people wearing matching black "Urban Dance City" t-shirts dancing and celebrating together at an outdoor event.from £7.10

Wimbledon Park Mini Golf

London

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

Toilets

Woodford ParkFree

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

Large dinosaur sculpture with open mouth displaying teeth, set amongst green woodland foliage.

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.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBlue badge parkingCard only+9 more

Woman in boxing gloves practising a punch against a brick wall with decorative artwork.

Xen-Do Martial Arts

London · ages 4-15

Kickboxing classes for ages 4 to 15, split by age and belt, with a free trial class to try before you join.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredGroup bookingsMembership scheme

Xin Dojo

Xin Dojo

London

Kids Muay Thai, kickboxing and BJJ classes, plus a free one-day trial you book by phone or email after a quick intro call.

Two young children in a park holding hands whilst surrounded by protective gear and skateboards on the ground.from £75

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

Young dancer performing a backbend on a studio floor during a contemporary dance class or rehearsal.

artsdepot

London

A free soft play corner and a café to sit in while the little one potters about.

CaféIndoor play

Two people playing an arcade game surrounded by neon purple lighting and a red display screen showing a score.from £31.99

clueQuest - The Live Escape Game

London · ages 2-99

A one-hour puzzle mission for teams, with a game host feeding you clues as the clock runs down.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredGift shopGroup bookings+5 more

in rose clinicfrom £59

in rose clinic

London

An adults' mindfulness session in London with live violin sound baths and a brunch built around breathwork, from £59.

sketch

sketch

London

A London restaurant and gallery spread over several rooms, with set sittings for afternoon tea, lunch and dinner rather than one big open-house menu.

CaféRestaurant

Modern blue building with distinctive angular roof set amongst autumn woodland under cloudy sky.Free

the Design Museum

London

Free permanent collection on Level 2 covering how everyday objects get designed and made, plus school-holiday design camps for the older kids.

CaféGift shopLockers

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