Activities for kids in London
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1095 outings in London. Check each outing for ages, access and booking.
Family Games Zone at Peckham Library
Play board and card games together, including draughts, Ludo and Tic-Tac-Toe.
Family Movie Time
Family Movie Time at Stratford Library.
Family Space at South London Gallery
Make art together through storytelling and world-building with artist Sadie St Hilaire.
Fashion and Textile Museum
Explore fashion and textile exhibitions, borrow an explorer kit and try creative family activities.
Football at Salmon Youth Centre
Join friendly Wednesday-evening football tournaments at Salmon.
Football on the Astro: ages 7–12
Play football on the Astro at Streatham Vale Park in the 7–12 age group.
Forest Hill Library
Browse books, share songs and stories, or settle into a quiet reading spot at this community library.
Forest Hill Pools
Choose a family swim or swimming lesson in a 25-metre pool and separate learner pool.
Forest Lane Park
Explore the sand play area, small woodland and orchard, then pause at the picnic tables.
Generation Next at Mountview
Develop performance, dance and movement skills through Saturday workshops at Mountview.
Good Shepherd Studio forest school sessions Tuesdays
Good Shepherd Studio forest school sessions Tuesdays for Suitable for walking to 5 year olds at Good Shepherd Studios, 15A Davies Lane, London, E11 3DR.
Good Shepherd Studios — Community Café
Take a café break at this creative community venue on Davies Lane, also home to local arts practitioners and events.
Grove Adventure Playground
Climb, swing, build and explore at a free supervised adventure playground.
Gym at Salmon Youth Centre
Use cardiovascular and weight-training equipment with guidance and supervision from youth workers.
Half Term Hands On
Three mornings making and decorating pottery with trained pottery tutors.
Henry Reynolds Gardens
Explore the ornamental gardens and choose between play areas for under-7s and under-12s.
Herne Hill Velodrome
A community cycling venue with coached children’s sessions, track cycling and holiday clubs.
Higham Hill Park
A park with separate toddler and junior play areas, a field and a café, plus basketball and tennis courts.