Indoor Activities
Rain or shine, London’s packed with brilliant indoor activities for kids, teens, and families. From immersive museums and trampoline parks to epic escape rooms and arty workshops, there’s plenty to keep everyone smiling. Whether you’ve got energetic toddlers or hard-to-please teens, we’ve got the lowdown on London’s best indoor spots, with real reviews from real kids. Ideal for half-term, wet weekends, or just keeping them entertained and dry.
Rambert
Looking for children’s dance classes in London? Head to Rambert on the South Bank—home of world-class dance with a family-friendly...
Shrek’s Adventure
Shrek’s Adventure! London is a laugh-out-loud, all-indoors fairy tale romp packed with live actors, 4D rides, swampy surprises and Donkey-fuelled...
London Dungeon
The London Dungeon is a spooky, funny, and slightly gory journey through 1,000 years of London’s darkest history. With live...
Household Cavalry Museum
“Our kids absolutely loved it! Think this could be our favourite secret museum in London” – Anonymous Mum The Household...
Lee Valley VeloPark
Lee Valley VeloPark is a brilliant spot for biking families, with tracks and trails for all ages and abilities. From...
WeJam
At WeJam, kids become the stars of their own band – playing drums, keys, guitar and more in a real...
Madame Tussauds London
Madame Tussauds is a selfie-packed adventure through pop culture, perfect for kids, teens and star-struck grown-ups. Snap pics with Marvel...
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
SEA LIFE London is a brilliant indoor adventure full of sharks, stingrays, jellyfish and hands-on marine fun. Walk through glass...
Southbank Centre
Southbank Centre is a riverside hub of arts, fun and food—perfect for families. With kids’ concerts, festivals, creative workshops, hands-on...
Wicked
What’s the story of Wicked?Before Dorothy and her little dog showed up in Oz, there was Elphaba – misunderstood, green-skinned,...
Emirates Stadium Tour & Arsenal Museum
The Emirates Stadium Tour is a dream day out for junior Gunners and football-loving families. Explore the tunnel, dressing rooms,...
British Library
The British Library isn’t just for grown-ups – it’s packed with treasures for curious kids and teens. From Harry Potter...
The Play That Goes Wrong
The Play That Goes Wrong is a laugh-out-loud chaos-fest where everything that can go wrong on stage… does. With collapsing...
Twickenham Stoop
The Stoop is rugby with a smile – smaller, friendlier, and perfect for families. Home to Harlequins, it’s got a...
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace is a royally good family day out, with Tudor history, ghost stories, and a brilliant hedge maze....
Royal Observatory Greenwich
The Royal Observatory Greenwich is a starry-eyed adventure for space-loving kids and teens. Stand on the Prime Meridian, catch a...
BFI IMAX
The BFI IMAX near Waterloo boasts the UK’s biggest cinema screen – perfect for tweens, teens, and movie-mad families. Expect...
National Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich is a free, fun-packed day out for families who love pirates, adventures and all...
London Museum of Water & Steam
Step back into the golden age of engineering at West London’s most inspiring family-friendly museum. Explore the mighty steam pumping...
Wembley Stadium
The Wembley Stadium Tour is a top pick for footie-mad kids and curious grown-ups alike. Explore the players’ tunnel, dressing...
Quick Inspiration
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Stranger Things: The First Shadow is a thrilling stage prequel packed with jaw-dropping effects, gripping twists and familiar faces from...
London Zoo
London Zoo is a wild day out for animal-loving families. With over 8,500 creatures, walk-through enclosures, splash zones, and talks,...
Rainy Days
KidRated Guide to Military London
If you and your kids are at all interested in the military then London is a great place to visit....
