Family days out
Family Days Out in London: 197 events this week (22 Jun to 27 Jun)
Family days out in London this week, from museums and parks to shows, workshops, and free activities. Where to take the kids and how to plan a day.
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London is one of the best cities anywhere for a family day out. The choice is genuinely huge, taking in world-class museums, big green parks, riverside walks, theatres, farms, and a constant stream of children's workshops, trails, and events. A lot of it costs nothing, which makes it as good for a low-budget afternoon as for a big day out, and the variety means there is always something to suit a toddler, a teenager, or everyone at once.
The free museums do a lot of the heavy lifting. The Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, the British Museum, and the V&A all have free entry to their permanent galleries and run dedicated family activities, and they are matched by the city's parks and open spaces, from the royal parks to local commons with playgrounds and ponds. Add the riverside, the city farms, and the open-air spaces, and a free day out can fill itself easily.
Beyond the free staples sit the bookable highlights. London puts on children's theatre and family shows year-round, hands-on workshops in everything from science to art to cooking, seasonal trails and festivals, and behind-the-scenes activities at attractions across the city. These tend to be aimed at specific age ranges, so checking what suits your children before you go makes the difference between a hit and a restless afternoon.
A few practical notes. Many of the best family things to do are free, while shows, workshops, and the ticketed attractions vary in price and the popular ones book up, especially in school holidays and at weekends. Check the recommended age range and the running time so it fits the day, and plan around nap times, lunch, and toilets with younger children. The listings below pull together the family events on across the city now.
Venues to know
- British Library 3 events this week
- London Museum Docklands 3 events this week
- Southwark Presents 3 events this week
- Globe Theatre 2 events this week
- Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre, RADA 2 events this week
- East Sheen Library 2 events this week
How we pick
OnlyHere tracks live listings from over a hundred London venues, councils, and programmers, refreshed nightly. Picks favour events with confirmed dates, real venues you can find on a map, and editorial notes written by us, not the promoter. Prices and dates come from the listing itself; we never guess.
Frequently asked questions
What family days out are on in London this week?
London has family days out every day, from free museums and parks to children's theatre, hands-on workshops, trails, and seasonal events. The listings on this page gather the family-friendly things on across the city this week and update as new events are added, so you can find something to suit the ages in your group.
What free family days out are there in London?
Plenty. The Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, the British Museum, and the V&A all have free entry to their permanent galleries and run family activities, and the royal parks and local commons add free outdoor space with playgrounds. Many trails, markets, and one-off family events are free too, so a full day out need not cost anything.
What are the best family days out in London for young children?
For younger children, the parks, city farms, and the more interactive museum galleries tend to work best, alongside age-targeted workshops and toddler-friendly shows. The Science and Natural History Museums have dedicated areas for younger visitors. Checking the recommended age range on each listing helps you pick something that will hold their attention.
Do I need to book family activities in London in advance?
For free museums and parks, usually not, though some popular museums use timed entry at busy periods. For children's shows, workshops, and ticketed attractions, booking ahead is wise, as these fill up in school holidays and at weekends. Each listing shows the booking detail where we have it.
How many family days out in london are listed right now?
There are 197 events listed on this page right now. It updates daily.