National Gallery
Trafalgar Square WC2N 5DN
10am – 6pm daily, Friday until 9pm
Tube: Embankment, Charing Cross, Leicester Square.
1.5 hours +
Based on 14 reviews
About the National Gallery
The National Gallery is a colourful, free day out packed with iconic art and kid-friendly fun. Explore masterpieces, follow family trails, and join free workshops. Buggy-friendly with great cafés and chill zones, it’s perfect for curious little ones, selfie-hunting teens, and parents needing a cultural breather.
Top tip from the KidRated Team:
Spot the flying babies (aka cherubs) – they’re everywhere! Challenge the kids to count how many they can find – the winner gets a hot chocolate in the café.
Quick Inspiration
Absolutely. It’s free, full of colour, and packed with stories about pirates, princesses, monsters, and more (if you know where to look). Grab a family trail and make it into a fun art adventure.
Yes, loads. Look out for free drop-in workshops, creative trails, and family studio sessions during holidays and weekends.
Yes. Whether they’re into history, TikTok backdrops, or just moody portraits, there’s something to spark their interest. Plus, the gallery’s digital guides let them explore without a grown-up glued to their side.
Nope. Entry to the main gallery is free, just turn up. Only certain exhibitions require paid tickets.
Totally. There are lifts, ramps, accessible loos and quiet spaces. The gallery is easy to get around with wheels of any kind.
Yes, clean and convenient. You’ll find baby-changing near the main entrances and accessible loos throughout.
Yes – with high chairs, kids’ portions, and great cake. Or bring a picnic to eat on the square just outside.
Definitely. Quiet, calm, and filled with classics they’ll recognise, plus benches galore for rest stops.
Oh yes. Think colouring books, arty games, posters, and surprisingly affordable souvenirs for all ages.
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