Best Things to Do in London, with kids

Sondheim Theatre is 65% Kids-Friendly

Children 3-12 are admitted, booster seats, captions, and snacks help, yet the dark plot, gunfire, 2 h 50 m runtime, and no child play space or baby-change lower overall suitability.

Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours

The Sherlock Holmes Museum is 63% Kids-Friendly

Children enjoy spotting clues and wax figures, yet narrow stairs, fragile exhibits, no toilets and required close supervision reduce comfort and may tire parents of under-12s quickly.

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

King's College London is 62% Kids-Friendly

Children up to 12 can try Science Gallery workshops and an app-based scavenger hunt, but regular tours feel scholarly and the campus has no play zones or themed kid activities.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

His Majesty's Theatre London is 62% Kids-Friendly

Children 8–12 may enjoy matinee Phantom shows and free programmes, yet loud effects, no booster seats and narrow seats drop comfort, so check ages and seating before booking.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Piccadilly Circus is 61% Kids-Friendly

Huge LED lights and street acts amuse children, yet fast traffic, dense tourist crowds and zero play equipment mean parents must hold hands constantly and plan toilet stops blocks away.

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

The London Dungeon is 40% Kids-Friendly

Children 5–11 may enter only with an adult, but graphic torture scenes, loud effects, no pushchairs and a 1.40 m ride limit mean the attraction suits only resilient tweens; others may be distressed.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

10 Downing Street is 40% Kids-Friendly

Kids may enjoy seeing armed police and going on to Horse Guards Parade, but Number 10 offers no hands-on displays, toilets, or entry, so curiosity may be satisfied in minutes.

Recommended visit duration: 0.5 hour

Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) is 35% Kids-Friendly

Kids can link the building to James Bond and burn energy on embankment paths, yet there is no tour, no hands-on content, and riverside roads demand constant supervision.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Chinese Visa Application Service Centre is 31% Kids-Friendly

Kids are allowed but gain nothing; they need not give fingerprints, lobby lacks toys or play space, and waits can be boring, so parents should leave children at home if possible.