Family Days Out
Brighton Sea Life Centre: Fascinating Family Day Out
Marine Parade, Brighton East Sussex, BN2 1TB The Sea Life centre in Brighton was the first operating aquarium in the world, and nearly 140 years later is still considered to be the best. With an remarkable and unforgettable view of marine creatures like sharks, octopi, giant turtles, sea horses and beautiful fish, the world’s largest [...]
Diana, Princess of Wales, Memorial Playground: Great fun!
Kensington Gardens London W2 2UH The design of this large playground next to Kensington Palace is inspired by the stories of Peter Pan. A huge wooden Pirate ship is the centrepiece of the playground, and there is a sensory trail, teepees, toys and play sculptures. Next to the playground is the Broadwalk Cafe and Playcafe. [...]
National Army Museum : Free interactive learning for children
Royal Hospital Road Chelsea London SW3 4HT Discover adventure, banish boredom and unleash imagination. The Kids Zone is a free interactive learning and play space featuring forest, castle, construction, reading, art activity and board-game areas. Bring all your troops – the Zone is tailored for under 10s, including a soft-play area for babies. There cafe [...]
Coram’s Fields : Unique Playground in Central London
93 Guilford St London WC1N 1DN Coram’s Field s is one of the most historically significant playgrounds in London. This former site of London’s first home for abandoned children and simultaneously of London’s first public art gallery, The Foundling Hospital became London’s first public playground, Coram’s Fields, in 1936. Coram’s Field is a seven acre, [...]
National Gallery : Family friendly gallery in central London
Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN Lively and diverse activities for families providing a fun interpretation of the collection and special exhibitions. Free family events include hands-on art workshops for 5-11 yr olds during school holidays and on Sundays throughout the year. Under 5s will enjoy bringing paintings to life with Magic Carpet Storytelling from Tuesday [...]
Science Museum : Family friendly interactive galleries in London
Exhibition Road London SW7 2DD Several interactive galleries which encourage learning through play and exploration, enabling children to develop key science skills in a fun and stimulating way. If you are visiting with Under 5s, make sure you head for The Garden (ages 3 – 6) to explore the basics of floating and sinking, shadows [...]
Royal Air Force Museum : Perfect for a rainy day out with the kids
(Hendon, London NW9) Why not take off to the Royal Air Force Museum and fly past 100 years of aviation. Its a free, fun and fantastic day out for everyone, with a dramatic display of aircraft from around the world, fun interactives, engines, missiles, simulator rides, film shows, gift shop, picnic area, and licensed restaurant. [...]
National Maritime Museum
Romney Road London SE10 9NF Lots of free family activities including messy play for under 3s, activities, storytelling, performance, discovery trails and make & do for under 5s and older children. Children will also love the planetarium shows (4-6). Free admission. Opening Hours: Open daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Website: Visit National Maritime [...]
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