Every place in Romford

Theatre Royal Haymarket

London

Peppa Pig's Big Family Show lands here for around 80 minutes including an interval, tickets from £10.

CaféFood on siteToilets

Thorndon Country Park

Brentwood · up to age 11

A self-guided Gruffalo walk through the woods for 80p, plus open parkland, a dog course and bikes to hire.

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Thorpe Shark Cabins

Chertsey

A big-coaster theme park day out with UK record-breakers like Hyperia and Stealth, plus water rides to cool off on.

Tilgate Zoo

Crawley · ages 6+

Feed a lemur, meet a capybara and hunt down over 100 animals in a zoo built into Tilgate Park's woodland.

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Topgolf Chigwell

Chigwell · ages 1+

Hit balls at giant outfield targets from a heated bay, with self-scoring balls and clubs you don't have to bring.

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Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

Wembley · ages 3+

A proper theatre trip for kids from age three, with a restaurant and bar on site if you want to make an evening of it.

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Up The Creek - Venue

London

A stand-up comedy club near Cutty Sark, built for a grown-up night out rather than a family day trip.

Accessible toiletFood on siteToiletsWheelchair accessible

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.

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.

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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

Walthamstow Wetlands, London Wildlife Trust

London

Free wetland reserve with bird hides to explore and a visitor centre, all a short walk from Tottenham Hale.

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Wanstead Bowling Club

London

A green just outside Wanstead station where you can turn up for a lawn bowls roll-up without booking a thing.

Well & Bucket

London

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

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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.

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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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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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artsdepot

London

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

CaféIndoor play

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.

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