London Museum of Water & Steam

Yes. Under 10s love the Splash Zone and hands-on exhibits, while tweens and teens are fascinated by working engines and the stories behind London’s water supply. There’s something for every age, including history buffs and budding engineers.

It’s when the museum brings their mighty Victorian and Edwardian engines to life with huffing, puffing, and whooshing energy. Check the website for dates – it’s not to be missed!

Kids can pump, swirl, and splash their own “waterworks” – bring towels and a change of clothes. It’s an outdoor water play area designed for creative, messy fun.

Absolutely. The museum is step-free, with excellent baby change facilities, child-level bathrooms, nappies and spare clothes for emergencies, and a buggy-friendly layout.

Bring your own for the garden picnic area, or try the museum’s bright café. Many visitors combine both, especially with wriggly little ones in tow.

Most families stay 1.5–3 hours – longer on event days. With so many engines, trails, and outdoor play, it’s half a day well spent.

Yes! Stocked with science kits, pocket-money toys, and steam-powered souvenirs for little inventors.

Recommended, especially for weekends, holidays, and Steam Up days. Family tickets offer good value – check the museum’s website for current prices and opening hours.

Grandparents will enjoy seeing their unique collection of stationary steam engines – the largest collection in the world – many still in their original location, which pumped clean water into the homes of millions of Londoners between 1838 and 1944.