Child friendly cafes and restaurants
Mudchute Park & Farm
Pier Street London E14 3HP There are goats, sheep, pigs, horses, cows, ducks, geese, dogs and even llamas. Activities include animal handling, a nature trail, activities for the family, horse riding lessons and more. You can also join the ducks on their walk from the farmyard to the duckpond in the morning (9 am), and [...]
Museum of London Docklands
West India Quay London E14 4AL Enjoy free family events such as interactive storytelling and performances, arts & crafts, or simply explore the galleries with a gallery activity backpack. Regular events include music, messy play, storytelling and mum & baby groups. Gallery favourites for families include Animals of Prehistoric London, Roman London market, At home [...]
Brent Cross Shopping Centre
Prince Charles Drive London NW4 3RW Shopping centre with over 120 shops, restaurants and cafes, including branches of John Lewis, Early Learning Centre, Mothercare, Baby Gap, P.O.P. and H&M. Lots of child friendly places to eat and relax, great baby changing facilities, and even a dedicated room for discreetly nursing a baby. Easy to get [...]
London Zoo
London NW1 4RY Over 750 species of animals to see, and well thought out, interesting and educational little extras like the tracking trail in the Gorilla section. The new childrens zoo (Animal Adventure) opened at Easter 2009 and features a unique adventure playground, splash zone (bring your swimsuit or wellies), and a storytelling teepee. There [...]
Red House
Red House Lane, Bexleyheath DA6 8JF William Morris house. Designed by Morris and his friend, the architect Philip Webb. Delightful, peaceful garden clothes the house, now in suburban surroundings. Tea-room and small shop. Childrens quiz available. No baby-changing. You can visit the garden only for 50p! Opening Hours: Summer open Wed – Sun: 11am to [...]
John Lewis – Brent Cross
Brent Cross Shopping Centre Prince Charles Drive London NW4 3RW Department store with large canteen-style restaurant serving a wide range of hot and cold food. Very family friendly. Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sat: 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m, Sun: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Website: Visit John Lewis website [...]
Tate Modern
Bankside London SE1 9TG International modern and contemporary art gallery, and a great place for the whole family. Tate Modern has a dedicated family friendly zone, childrens multimedia guides to the galleries, family activity trails, and more. Weekends and school holidays (Tues – Sun all summer, Sat & Sun all year, usually 11 m – [...]
Bluewater Shopping Centre
Greenhithe DA9 9ST A huge suburban shopping centre with over 300 stores, child-friendly facilities and 13,000 parking spaces. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10am-9pm Saturday 9am – 9pm Sunday 11am – 5pm Website: Visit Bluewater Shopping Centre website Rate Bluewater Shopping Centre and you could be our next winner! Bluewater Shopping Centre was recommended as [...]
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