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Great things to do in London for kids, teens and families
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The best indoor activities in London for kids
Raining outside? Don’t worry, there are still tons of options for little’uns
The best family breaks in the UK
Our pick of the best quirky, kid-friendly stays
Arts and crafts for kids in London
Here are the city’s best arts and craft classes for kids, from babies through to teens
The best toy shops in London
London still has a top-notch choice of dedicated toy shops, so take your pick from our favourites
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Kids’ events and highlights in London
The Idol at Abbey Leisure Centre
An incredible play space designed by artist Marvin Gaye Chetwynd.
Cartoon Museum
On the ground floor of the Cartoon Museum - a transformed former dairy - the cartoons are displayed chronologically, starting with the early eighteenth-century...
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
In addition to the hundreds of varieties of fish and sea life from all over the world, including stingrays, sharks, piranhas and sea scorpions, the aquarium's...
Days out for kids in London
101 things to do in London with kids
Inspiring ideas for all ages
Unmissable London attractions
Treat to the little ones to a day at one of London's best attractions
Harry Potter experiences in London
Here's how to go from muggle to wizard in a day
London's best parks
Let them run riot in acres of London's finest green space
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Indoor fun for children
Children's theatre in London
Children's theatre in London
Performances that will suit the whole family
Indoor play centres in London
Indoor play centres in London
Let them conquer climbing frames, slides and bouncy castles
Top ten museums for kids
Top ten museums for kids
London's museums offer tons for the kids to discover and do