Art done on a massive scale and they don't mind if youre noisy and run around - Fascinating building, amazing design, brilliant views - a great bridge just outside - innovative exciting accessible art - it's a great all seasons and perfect for a damp day.
This is our favourite place to visit in London. The Turbine Hall with the statue and waterfall boobies is great for chasing your sister. We went to Andy Warhol this week. I loved his paintings of people with lots of different colours and we bought some lovely fridge magnets. Mum said she was a bit disappointed with the exhibition .. she wanted to see some of his shoe stuff. Shoes and mums, eh? What is it with them...?
Really good shop - we bought some books. Big art and big space. Lots to do.
The artwork is interesting as is the architecture, especially the slope.
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About Tate Modern
Tate Modern is big, bold and brilliantly bonkers—perfect for families. Explore weird and wonderful art, run wild in the Turbine Hall, and take in epic views from the top. With free entry, family trails and loads of space, it’s a fun, low-pressure way to dive into modern art together.
Top tip from the KidRated team:
Take the lift to the 10th floor of the Blavatnik Building – the free viewing terrace has some of the best family selfie spots in London (and bonus points if you spot Wembley).
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Perfect for kids. It’s loud, bold and bonkers in the best way. The giant sculptures, colourful rooms, and art make you ask “…what is that?” It’s ideal for kids who like to question everything.
Yes – grab a free family activity pack or sketchbook from the Info Desk. Plus there are regular weekend workshops and school holiday events with hands-on making, drawing and playing.
Start in the Turbine Hall – it’s huge, dramatic, and changes regularly with immersive installations. From there, pick up a family trail at the Info Desk and head into the Materials & Objects gallery, it’s often the most fun for younger kids.
Nope, general entry is free. You only pay for ticketed exhibitions or snacks in the café.
Yes, it’s a great place for independent teens. There’s plenty of space and the art is thought-provoking (and very TikTok-friendly).
Absolutely. It’s indoors, huge and easy to spend hours in without spending a penny.
Yes – big lifts, ramps, and loads of room to move. Fully accessible and great for buggies and wheelchairs.
There’s a family-friendly café with high chairs and kids’ options. You can also picnic outside on the lawn or along the riverside.
Walk from Blackfriars, Southwark, or St Paul’s across the Millennium Bridge. Or take the Uber Boat to Bankside Pier for a scenic arrival.
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Always a winner for us. My 10 year old loves it. He’s more interested in the immersive sculptural pieces than the paintings, but luckily there’s plenty of that! Great location too and the cafés are good. Easy to get to from Yorkshire using Thameslink from Kings Cross to Blackfriars and walking along the river.