Kids – Articles about London

The Festival of The Girl is a lively two-day celebration designed to inspire, educate, and empower girls aged 7 to 11. Now in its seventh year, the festival offers an exciting mix of inclusive workshops and experiences that help young girls explore new interests, boost their confidence, and break do...

Beloved classic “The Wizard of Oz” comes to life this week in an interactive outdoor theatre adventure at Chelsea Physic Garden. Running on select days, the show invites families to join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Lion on a lively quest to meet the great Wizard of Oz. Along the way...

This August, Old Spitalfields Market is hosting a Block Party – a series of free, family-friendly Lego Workshops during the school holidays. The sessions are run by Lego experts Bricks McGee and take place over two themed weekends.  From 8–11 August, kids can help construct a collaborative mode...

This summer, the Royal Docks in East London hosts At the Docks, an expansive programme of over 70 events and 300 activities running from June to September. Highlights include immersive exhibitions, open-air dance festivals on Silverworks Island, and the return of the family-friendly Summer Splash li...

Camden Market is launching its free Summer of Sound festival on 18 July, running for six weeks and celebrating the area's iconic music scene with live performances, cultural events, and family-friendly activities. Headlining the programme is the Back 2 Life Café series, curated by Soul II Soul's Jaz...

The Great Exhibition Road Festival returns to South Kensington on Saturday and Sunday, offering a free weekend of science and arts events for all ages. Visitors can explore hands-on workshops, engaging talks, performances, and installations from top institutions like Imperial College London, the Nat...

Little Big Events and GlueGang are presenting The Taylor Experience for Kids at Market Halls Oxford Street. This event promises a blend of creativity, music, and entertainment tailored for young Taylor fans and their families. Activities include: DIY Collage Workshop: Children can unleash their crea...

London Youth Choirs is hosting a Come & Sing event during the half-term break, offering a musical experience for families. The event is designed for children aged 6-11, though younger siblings are welcome to join, provided they are accompanied by an adult. Participants will have the opportunity...

The Imagine Festival, London's leading arts festival for families, returns to the Southbank Centre from 18–23 February 2025 for its 23rd edition. Designed for children aged 0–11 and their families, the festival transforms the venue into a cultural playground filled with interactive and creative even...

Christmas Slaycation is a spectacular family-friendly event blending live heavy metal music with high-energy wrestling action. Promising to be the "greatest afternoon of all-ages heavy metal and wrestling action in the history of the world," this one-of-a-kind show is designed to entertain both kids...

Every December, hundreds of volunteers put on their best Santa Claus fit and descend on the streets of London, bringing joy and cheer and a bit of festive madness to the city. The annual Santacon will take place this Saturday, so expect to see a tide of red flood the streets. Described as “a non-pro...

New Year's Eve is typically a night of wild partying and hedonistic abandon, but that usually changes once children enter the picture. Parents of young kids don't have to feel left out from the general festivities, however – they might have to cut back on the all-night ragers, but there are still pl...

The historic Fulham Palace boasts a 13-acre garden with its own orchard, and this Sunday they're celebrating the harvest with a day of apple-themed fun for all ages. Enjoy a day filled with activities for all ages, including an extensive stallholder market and delicious food and drink from local ven...

Taking place this weekend, the Festival of The Girl is a two-day event aimed at educating, entertaining, and empowering young girls between the ages of 7 and 11. The sixth edition of the Festival of The Girl on 5 and 6 October will feature a wide range of inclusive activities and events aimed at bro...

London is packed with exciting soft play centres, offering a haven for families looking to entertain energetic little ones. From colourful indoor play zones filled with slides, ball pits, and climbing frames to cosy cafés where parents can unwind, the city has a range of venues catering to different...

The eclectic South London museum is hosting a family-friendly day of Caribbean music, food, and culture this weekend. Music, Jerk 'n Tings is a day-long celebration of Caribbean culture, celebrating its contribution to Britain through a varied programme of events, activities, and cuisine. Taking pla...

Join Pxssy Palace for a daytime intergenerational gathering for queer families and their supporters.  Pxssy Palace, known for creating intentional spaces for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour who are women, queer, intersex, trans, or non-binary, are hosting a queer family picnic at Somers...

Across five weekends this summer, Battersea Park and surrounding areas have hosted a series of activities and entertainment suitable for all ages, ranging from live performances and creative workshops to a dog show and more. The festival is drawing to a close with a weekend dedicated to sports and m...

In the first week of April, the Westfield London shopping mall is hosting an Upside Down Sunflower Garden where children can enjoy a range of family-friendly activities. The Upside Down Sunflower Garden invites children and their parents to step into spring, with all sorts of fun workshops taking pl...

In light of the recent Willy Wonka debacle in Glasgow, when a Wonka-themed immersive experience was such a rip-off people ended up in tears, the police got involved, and it made international headlines, it's not exactly the best time to be announcing another experience revolving around a beloved chi...

New parents with helpless, screaming babies in tow might think they aren't very welcome in most places, but there are, in fact, quite a few venues in London where little ones are not only tolerated but entertained with activities designed to help their development. There are lots of things to do in...

The multi-award-winning restaurant Colonel Saab extends a warm and welcoming invitation to children for their totally free Pancake and Valentine's Kid's Masterclass during the February half-term on 13 February. Building on the success of their previous kids' masterclasses during Easter and Halloween...

Disney on Ice celebrates the 100th anniversary of the famed entertainment company with "100 Years of Wonder," featuring the UK debut of “Encanto.” Audiences will experience a blend of classic Disney tales, songs, and impressive skating, with performers who have dedicated countless hours to perfectin...

Under 16s can hit up the Design Museum's skate ramp during a limited run of Open Skate sessions. London's Design Museum is hosting the UK's first major exhibition on skateboarding, “Skateboard”, until 2 June, and they've gone all out to commemorate the occasion, even building a proper skate ramp ins...

Getting the whole family out and having fun on a budget might seem like an impossible task. Fortunately, you can find cheap family days out London-wide if you know where to look. Whether you and your kids want to check out a museum, play out in the park, or see some exciting London sights, there are...

This holiday season, Kingswood House in South Dulwich is hosting “Once Upon a Kingswood Christmas”, a magical adventure that takes guests throughout the beautiful 19th-century mansion. “Once Upon a Kingswood Christmas” is a 50-minute-long interactive promenade show held at Kingswood House, a Grade I...

Decorating a festive gingerbread house can be surprisingly difficult but the kids can get into the spirit in a slightly easier way thanks to St Martin-in-the-Fields. Take the little ones to this centrally-located church next to Trafalgar Square for some wholesome fun right up until the big day – the...

From 9 November to 7 January, the iconic brick building will transform into a magical festive destination for all those seeking holiday cheer. During the holidays, Battersea Power Station's turbine halls and the wider riverside neighbourhood will be decked out in sparkling lights, with more than 120...

On Bonfire Night London lights up with fireworks, with magnificent displays commemorating Guy Fawkes Night all over the city. Fireworks festivals take place all over the city in the days leading up to 5 November and even the weekend after. Sparks, colours, and explosions boom in the night sky over t...

Whether you're an adrenaline junkie looking for heart-stopping rides, a family in search of kid-friendly ways to spend a weekend, or simply someone who wants to spend an afternoon trying your luck at funfair games with candy floss all over your face, there are worlds of fun waiting to be discovered...

Once school's out for the summer, keeping the kids entertained falls squarely on parents' shoulders. Thankfully there's no shortage of things to do around the city during the summer holidays. From outdoor festivals and cultural events to scenic parks and exciting attractions, London offers a plethor...

From the far-flung corners of Chiswick all the way up to Crouch End, London is full of quirky playgrounds where kids can unleash their energy in a safe and inviting space. Whether they want to play kings and queens atop a wooden hillside fortress or they'd rather capture enemies in a purpose-built p...

In a pairing that seems ripped straight from a “name a more iconic duo” meme, famed toy store Hamleys is teaming up with the bastion of opulence that is The Ritz London hotel for the Hamleys X Ritz London Christmas Grotto. A recession-denying Santa Claus seems to have indulged in a bit of queue-skip...

Planning a quick family getaway to London? Our tips for a weekend in London with children are here to help you put together an action-packed trip that will leave everyone satisfied, from toddlers and small children to teens and adults. With the wide variety of events and sights available in the capi...

October is the scariest month of the year, and not just because the heating bills are about to start going nuclear. Throughout October, the capital gets in the mood for the grand Halloween finale. A variety of frightfully delightful Halloween events and activities for children, adults, and families...

Buying children’s clothes isn’t always easy – they’ve got to make your kids feel comfortable, stand up to some wear and tear, fit growing bodies, and look decent too. It might sound like an impossible task but fortunately there are lots of kids’ clothing shops in London...

Whether your kids have been saving up their pocket money or you need a great last-minute birthday gift for a child, London’s toy shops have fantastic toys and games for little ones of all ages. From educational toys to soft and fluffy ones and everything in between, there’s lots for kids...

Even just bringing the children into the city can feel overwhelming, but working out the best things to do with kids and the family to keep them suitably entertained is half of the challenge. That's why we've curated this ultimate guide to London attractions and activities for kids, from hitting up...