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Animal Adventure play zone, goat stroking, vet role-play, and feeding talks turn learning into play; flat paths, splash zone, and stroller hire help parents, though tickets add up for big families.
Recommended visit duration: 2-4 hours
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Children up to 12 get free trails, weekend art workshops, scavenger apps and spacious halls; step-free routes, toilets and buggy parking ease logistics, but supervision must stay constant.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to The National Gallery (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Children up to 12 can meet animatronic dinosaurs, try the earthquake simulator, borrow free Explorer Backpacks, and roam safe outdoor nature gardens, making it an engaging full-day learning trip.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Fenced 40-court Children’s Garden, The Hive, land train, science backpacks and plentiful toilets give 3-12s safe play and learning all day, though the vast site demands a fair amount of walking.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Children up to 12 can use the playground, splash in the Diana Memorial Fountain, boat with life-jackets, and join free Discovery Days, with toilets and snacks close by.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Hyde Park (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Children up to 12 can borrow free themed backpacks, follow explorer trails, and handle artefacts at Hands-on desks, turning learning into play. Fragile displays mean constant supervision is essential.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to The British Museum (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Discounted family tickets, mascots, interactive exhibits, crèche, sensory room and safety wristbands make the venue exciting and well supported for children up to 12.
Recommended visit duration: 3-3.5 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Stamford Bridge (with kids)Average price
Kids up to 12 enjoy cat trails, craft days, glass floor thrill and steam engines; toilets and lifts aid parents, but busy walkways require close supervision and no dedicated play zone exists.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Tower Bridge (with kids)Average price
Family passes, free under-5s, colouring packs, toilets and open decks keep children busy, but parents must supervise near railings and speedboat rides are too intense for many kids.
Recommended visit duration: 1.5-3 hours
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The V&A offers free digital trails, holiday craft sessions and Young V&A off-site, but many displays are fragile and text-heavy, so under-12s need supervision and may tire after a few hours.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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