For the kids · London, United Kingdom
14 Things to Do in London with Kids
The Lion King leads the list. The rest of family-friendly London follows, ranked by real visits.
Kid-oriented places (parks, zoos, theme parks, hands-on museums) ranked by traveler review volume, out of 442 tracked London places. Updated monthly.
The Lion King
EntertainmentThe Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre in London's Covent Garden is a spectacular stage adaptation of Disney's 1994 animated film.
Read our full guide →Les Miserables London
EntertainmentLes Misérables London is a long-running stage production of the iconic musical, based on Victor Hugo's 1862 novel.
Read our full guide →Piccadilly Circus
LandmarkFree entryPiccadilly Circus is one of London's great crossroads, a buzzing junction where several major streets meet beneath a wall of giant curved digital advertising screens, the city's pint-sized answer to Times Square.
Read our full guide →Kensington Palace
Park & natureFree entryKensington Palace is a working royal residence set in the leafy Kensington Gardens, the childhood home of Queen Victoria, the former home of Diana, Princess of Wales, and today the official London…
Read our full guide →The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience London
EntertainmentBased on the beloved British TV series, The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience London transports you into a world of adventure and nostalgia.
Read our full guide →Thriller Live
EntertainmentThriller Live is a spectacular stage show that pays homage to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, through a concert-style performance.
Read our full guide →Secret Studio
EntertainmentSecret Studio is an intimate entertainment space on Wentworth Street in London's Whitechapel district, specializing in immersive, behind-the-scenes experiences related to film and television.
Read our full guide →Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
EntertainmentHarry Potter and the Cursed Child is a critically acclaimed play that serves as the eighth story in the Harry Potter series.
Read our full guide →Aladdin - The West End Musical
EntertainmentAladdin – The West End Musical brings the magic of Disney's animated classic to the stage at the historic Prince Edward Theatre in London's Theatreland.
Read our full guide →Aldwych Theatre
EntertainmentThe Aldwych Theatre is a beloved West End venue located in the heart of London's Covent Garden.
Read our full guide →Stomp
EntertainmentStomp is a high-energy performance that transforms brooms, trash cans, and matchboxes into musical instruments.
Read our full guide →Green Park
Park & natureFree entryGreen Park is one of London's eight Royal Parks, a tranquil, leafy triangle of mature trees and open grassland right in the heart of the city, bordered by Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly, and Hyde Park…
Read our full guide →His Majesty's Theatre, London
EntertainmentHis Majesty's Theatre, a stunning Edwardian Baroque venue on Haymarket, has been the permanent home of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera since 1986.
Read our full guide →London Coliseum
EntertainmentThe London Coliseum is a theatre on St Martin’s Lane in Westminster, designed by Frank Matcham for impresario Oswald Stoll.
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How we pick these
We keep only child-appropriate venue types — parks, zoos, hands-on museums, theme parks — then rank them by how many families actually review them well, out of the 442 London places we track. Refreshed monthly, with no paid placement.
Good to know
Most picks suit ages 2 to 10; a few also work for older kids and teens.
Popular museums and parks in London are calmest right at opening or after 3pm.
Keep one indoor pick in your back pocket in case the forecast turns.
Common questions
Is London good to visit with kids?+
Yes. Parks, boat rides and hands-on museums make it easy to break up sightseeing with things children enjoy, and every spot on this list is one families rate highly.
What can you do for free with kids in London?+
Plenty of parks and playgrounds cost nothing. See our free things to do in London for the full set.
How many days do you need in London with children?+
Two to three days is enough to cover the highlights at a relaxed, kid-friendly pace.
Rather have a human do the planning? A Local Friend can build this day for you, at local prices.