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Find brilliant activities for kids near you. From sports and arts to science clubs and adventure days, there's something for every child.
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Find classes for kids including music, dance, swimming, gymnastics, art, language and coding classes across the UK.
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Find local clubs for children including sports clubs, drama groups, coding clubs, Scouts, Guides and more.
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Find holiday camps and half-term programmes for children. Multi-activity, sports, arts and outdoor adventure camps across the UK.
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Find qualified tutors for primary and secondary school children. Maths, English, science, 11+, GCSE and A-level tutoring across the UK.
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Find children's party venues, entertainers, and party packages. Soft play, trampolining, craft parties, disco and adventure parties across the UK.
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Find the best days out for families and children. Theme parks, zoos, museums, farms, castles, beaches and nature trails across the UK.
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Find free activities, events and days out for children across the UK. Parks, museums, trails, festivals and more that won't cost a penny.
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A first researched set of real museums, parks, attractions and family venues, with official links so parents can check opening times and booking details.
Days out
Science Museum
South Kensington · Primary age and curious older children · Free entry, book/check extras
Hands-on galleries, space, engineering and family exhibitions make it a reliable indoor day out, especially when combined with nearby museums.
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Natural History Museum
South Kensington · Dinosaurs, animals and rainy days · Free entry, book/check extras
A big-ticket London day out with dinosaurs, mammals, earth science and family trails. Best planned with timed entry and a shorter route for younger children.
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Diana Memorial Playground
Kensington Gardens · Under 12s who need outdoor play · Free
Large Peter Pan themed playground with sand, climbing and imaginative play. Good as a lower-cost London option, but expect queues at busy times.
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Young V&A
Bethnal Green · Creative children and design activities · Free entry, book/check events
Child-focused museum of art, design and performance with hands-on spaces and family programming. Useful for East London families and wet-weather days.
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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Stratford · Scooters, playgrounds and active afternoons · Free park access, paid venues nearby
Open parkland, trails, play areas and nearby paid attractions make it flexible for families who want space rather than a fixed indoor booking.
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London Transport Museum
Covent Garden · Transport fans and younger children · Paid entry, check family tickets
Buses, trains, driver cabs and London history in a compact central location. Good when you want a structured indoor outing near the West End.
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Planning family activities in London
Use these pages as a starting point for comparing activities, camps, parties and days out. We focus on practical parent questions: age suitability, location, timings, cost, booking requirements and what to check before you go.
- For school holidays, start with camps and full-day activities.
- For weekly routines, compare clubs, classes and local activities by travel time as well as interest.
- For weekends, keep a mix of free ideas, outdoor spaces and book-ahead days out.