If you’re visiting London with children in tow, you will love these kids-friendly attractions and activities. Whether fans of Harry Potter or animal lovers, discover the best things to do in London for families.

  1. Take the kids to the theatre for spectacular family-friendly shows: London’s West End has a variety of popular kids theatre shows, offering a magical experience for young audiences. Combining vibrant storytelling, engaging performances and interactive elements, London’s family-friendly theatre shows are designed to captivate children’s imaginations. Catch a performance of The Lion King, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Matilda The Musical and more!
  2. Immerse yourself in Harry Potter’s wizarding world at various spots across London: Push a trolley through Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross, seek out the Harry Potter statue in Leicester Square, before stepping inside the Gryffindor common room at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, featuring film sets alongside hundreds of costumes and props from the Harry Potter films.
  3. Meet your favourite characters at Shrek’s Adventure! London: Treat the little ones to an indoor walk-and-ride attraction inspired by the hit DreamWorks film, where fun challenges, rides and laugh-out-loud shows await. You’ll meet all your favourite Shrek characters, as well as encountering a magic mirror maze, smelly swamp, powerful spells and a cheeky DreamWorks Game Show.
    Address: Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB.
  4. Say hello to underwater creatures at SEA LIFE London: Get ready to explore the marine world on London’s South Bank. Stroll underneath the sea in the glass Ocean Tunnel, take a trip to Seahorse Kingdom, spot piranhas and crocodiles in the Rainforest Adventure and test your nerves on the Shark Walk as sharks swim beneath you. Other creatures you’ll meet at the London aquarium include clownfish, rays, jellyfish and starfish.
    Address: Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB.
  5. Rub shoulders with the world’s most iconic figures made of wax at Madame Tussauds London: Come face to face with more than 150 unique and incredibly realistic figures across three immersive floors. There are also four exciting and immersive experiences at Madame Tussauds London, including a unique ride through the capital’s history on the Spirit of London Ride and assembling the avengers to face a new threat in the Marvel Universe 4D Experience.
    Address: Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LR.
  6. Spot the penguins at London Zoo, a must-see in London for kids of all ages: Spot more than 700 animal species at the city’s popular zoo on the northern edge of Regent’s Park, which has been entertaining visitors since 1847. Wander through the zoo visiting your favourite animals or follow one of the set, colour-coded routes. Pink, orange and blue routes guide you past lions, tiger, giraffes, penguins and more.
    Address: Outer Circle, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RY.