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Jamie Oliver Cookery School, Islington

London · ages 8-14

A hands-on cookery class where kids aged 8 to 14 cook alongside a paying adult, from pasta to sushi.

Jazz Cafe

London

A strictly 18+ jazz and live music venue in London, so this is one for a night without the kids.

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Jedi Coders

London · ages 7+

Kids build game-playing AI and their own chatbot with a web interface, in two-hour sessions over a bootcamp or five-day programme.

Jolly Rocker

Windsor · ages 1+

A LEGO-built theme park with over 55 rides, from a swinging pirate galleon to a 30mph coaster and a splash park in summer.

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Joyden's Wood

Dartford

Two waymarked woodland trails with a Saxon dyke to explore and free entry all year round.

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Jump In by AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Esher

Esher · ages 1+

Trampoline arena, a toddler zone and a 25-activity climbing centre under one roof, with grip socks bought at the door.

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Jurassic Encounter Adventure Golf

New Malden

Eighteen holes of crazy golf past waterfalls, cave tunnels and roaring animatronic dinosaurs.

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K1 Speed Canary Wharf

London · ages 7+

Indoor electric go-karting for kids seven and up, with junior karts hitting 20mph and races timed to the minute.

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KOKO

London

A Grade II-listed Camden venue for gigs and club nights, not a family day out, with age limits that shift by event.

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Kentish Town City Farm

London

Free Camden city farm - UK's first - with goats, ponies and weekend animal sessions for families.

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KidsArt!

London · ages 4-16

Art parties that come to your home or venue from £25 a child, plus weekly classes and holiday camps for ages 4 to 16.

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Kidwise After School Club & Holiday Camp in Isle of Dogs

London · ages 5-12

After school and holiday sessions for 5 to 12 year olds, mixing sports, arts and crafts with a kidpreneur programme.

Birthday parties

Kingsfield Concrete Skatepark

Kingston upon Thames · up to age 13

A concrete skatepark where under-10s get their own 10am to noon session, with a £10.70 pass you buy online in advance.

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Kingston Beach

Shoreham-by-Sea

Free rock pools and a swim spot with limited parking, right by Shoreham-by-Sea.

Kingswood House (Bovril Castle)

London

Free arts sessions for under-fives, garden volunteering and a teen lounge, all in a grand old house with a car park that fills up fast.

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Knockout Escape Rooms

Reading · ages 10+

Three themed puzzle rooms in Reading, an hour on the clock to crack codes and get evidence, a scientist or a sci-fi machine sorted before time runs out.

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Lagoona Park

Reading · ages 6+

A lake-side aqua park with obstacles, slides and paddleboards, running from June to September for swimmers aged 6 and up.

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Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park

Waltham Abbey · ages 0-12

Farm animals to feed, swan and teacup rides, a giant bouncy pillow and adventure play, all outdoors near Waltham Abbey.

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Lee Valley Boat Centre Ltd

Broxbourne · ages 0-16

Hire a little electric boat you drive yourself along the River Lee, or take a pedalo out for an hour, with free buoyancy aids for under-16s.

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Leg O Mutton

London

A free mile-long walk round a quiet nature reserve, good for spotting herons, terns and roosting bats.

Outdoor play

Leighton House

London

A Victorian artist's house with a jaw-dropping tiled Arab Hall, a new family trail, and a café you can visit without a ticket.

CaféToiletsWheelchair accessible

Leo's Circus

Slough

Trapeze, aerial hoop and silks classes that build up to a mini show for an audience.

Birthday partiesGroup bookingsSchool visits

Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens

Horsham

Grade I listed gardens with seven lakes, wallaby feeding and a Dolls' House Museum to explore over a good three to four hours.

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Lightroom

London · ages 0+

Big projected shows on 11-metre walls that you wander round rather than sit and watch, near King's Cross.

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