The best family days out in London and beyond rated by kids and teens
Need ideas and inspiration for the perfect birthday party for your little one? Look no further! KidRated’s ultimate guide to the best London birthday venues for young kids has you covered. Whether you’re after fun-filled indoor play centres, exciting outdoor adventures, creative workshops, or themed party spaces, we’ve rounded up the top-rated spots guaranteed to make their special day unforgettable.
Electric Gamebox (Southbank/Shoreditch)
Step into an immersive gaming world with interactive group experiences kids will
love.
Website: Immersive Gamebox
Babylon Park (Camden)
A space-themed indoor adventure park with rides and arcade games for hours of
fun. If you book a 10-guest birthday party with Babylon Park you will have access to a private party room, 2 hours of unlimited free play at the park, food, beverages, desserts, plus a gift for every guest – included!
Website: Babylon Park
Gravity Southside – Wandsworth
Set over three floors this is 100,000 sq ft of pure entertainment.
Kids will love Gravity’s awesome birthday party packages which includes bowling and Immersive gambol. Older kids can enjoy E-karting as well..
Website: Gravity Active Entertainment
QUEENS Skate Dine Bowl
QUEENS Skate Dine Bowl is the perfect entertainment venue, featuring ice skating, bowling, curling and arcades. Plus you can tuck into delicious food and drinks, brought to you by MEATliquor. Click here for the KidRated Review.
Website: Queens
Also check out our guide to London’s Best Immersive Experiences for Families.
Vauxhall City Farm
Get up close with friendly animals at this inner-city farm. Pet goats, llamas, and more! Click here for KidRated’s list of the Best City Farms in London.
London Zoo (Regent’s Park)
Meet fascinating animals and enjoy behind-the-scenes tours. Click here for the KidRated Review.
Website: https://www.londonzoo.org/
Horniman Museum and Gardens (Forest Hill)
Discover natural history, an aquarium, and musical instruments, plus explore the
beautiful gardens. Click here for the KidRated Review.
Website: https://www.horniman.ac.uk
Crystal Palace Park Dinosaur Trail
Explore life-sized dinosaurs on a scenic park walk – perfect for budding
paleontologists.
Website: https://cpdinosaurs.org
Richmond Park (Free)
Spot roaming deer in this serene wildlife reserve and enjoy a family picnic.
Oxygen Freejumping (Acton/Croydon/O2)
The kids get a full hour of non-stop playtime, then it’s off to their VIP party zone to refuel with hot food and all the squash they can drink. Let the good times roll!
Venues: Acton/Croydon/O2
Website: Oxygen Active Play parties
Westway Climbing
Indoor climbing challenges for adventurous little ones with catering for groups of up to 30 for an adrenaline-fuelled 90 minutes of fun. Contacting them here or call on 0208 969 0992.
Venue: Crowthorne Road London W10 6RP
Canoeing at Lensbury Watersports Centre (Teddington)
Enjoy the fabulous facilities at The Lensbury Watersports Centre – including sculling boats, kayaks, canoes and a choice of sailing dinghies plus small motor boats. For more information on Lensbury tours and watersports programmes, visit their website.
Venue: Broom Rd, TW11 9NU
Putt in the Park (Battersea)
Mini-golf fun for kids and families in a relaxed outdoor setting.
Venue Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ
Pitch and Putt in Queens Park
Great fun for kids and families in a picturesque setting. Easy to get to and with a great cafe in the park. Click here for the Kidrated review.
Website: Queens Park
Flip Out
London’s biggest trampoline park, Flip Out Wandsworth boasts a huge arena with nearly 100 trampolines – including Olympic and toddler trampolines, go-carts, an under 5’s dedicated area with jungle gym and 3 giant inflatables!!! Party packages are available – from toddler birthdays to flip and kart birthday packages.
Go Ape – Various Venues around London & the UK
A perfect place to go with cheeky monkeys, kids will love flying through the tree tops at Go Ape.
For the traditional Go Ape experience, kids must be 10 or over, and over 1.4m tall. For younger climbers, try Tree Top Junior, specially designed for kids aged 6 to 12. Participants stay attached the whole time they are in the trees, so adults can watch and laugh from below!
To begin your Go Ape Autumn Adventure and select your branch, visit their website now.
Pizza Making Party – Pizza Express (Various Locations)
Kids’ Pizza Making Party
A typical kids’ party will last between 90 and 120 minutes, depending how many kids there are, and their age. Just get in touch with your local PizzaExpress to find out when you can book, as there might be specific day and time restrictions for pizza making parties.
Pottery Café (Fulham)
Paint and decorate pottery to create a unique keepsake. The parties are perfect for kids aged 8+ and available every day of the week, with a party pack for a minimum of 6 children. Choose between 1 hour 45 minutes in our main studio or go all out with 2 hours in the private Party Room. Click here for more details.
Venue: 735 Fulham Rd, SW6 5UL
Wonderlab at the Science Museum (Free for General Entry)
Kids can explore interactive science exhibits that inspire curiosity.
Venue: Exhibition Rd, SW7 2DD
Shrek’s Adventure! London (South Bank)
Meet Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, and more on a personalised, immersive adventure! The Birthday Party Package includes invites, a customised tour, Shrek ears, a goodie bag, a free slush, and a special birthday card. Minimum 10 guests, perfect for ages 4-10! Click here for the KidRated review,
Venue: Riverside Building, County Hall, SE1 7PB
The Golden Hinde (Bankside)
This is a great choice for those kids who love Horrible Histories! Set sail on The Golden Hinde for an epic adventure like no other in London. Raise the anchor, fire a cannon, sing sea shanties, and hunt for treasure before feasting below deck. Call 0207 403 0123, email. events@goldenhinde.co.uk, or visit www.goldenhinde.co.uk.
Venue: St Mary Overie Dock, SE1 9DE
HMS Belfast (Southbank)
Explore this WWII battleship and learn about its history through interactive
exhibits. With so much to do allow at least three hours for the kids to have fun. Click here for the KidRated review.
Venue: The Queen’s Walk, SE1 2JH
SI5 Spy Missions (Walthamstow/Croydon)
Kids become secret agents on a mission, solving puzzles and completing
challenges.Click here for details.
Sky Garden
Visit London’s highest public garden for stunning views of the city. Booking
required in advance.
Venue: 20 Fenchurch St, EC3M 8AF
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
Witness this iconic British tradition with its pageantry and pomp.
Southbank & Covent Garden Street Performers (Free)
Watch magicians, acrobats, and musicians along the Southbank for an
entertaining outing.
Coram’s Fields
A seven-acre park exclusively for children and parents, with playgrounds and a
city farm.
Venue: 3 Guilford St, WC1N 1DN
Southbank/Granary Square/Paddington Basin/Somerset House Fountains/Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Fountains
Interactive water walls create ‘rooms’ for kids to run through – great on sunny
days!
Natural History Museum
Marvel at dinosaurs, gemstones, and the Earthquake Room – a must for curious
kids.Click here for the KidRated review.
Venue: Cromwell Rd, SW7 5BD
Little Angel Theatre has been dedicated to creating and sharing inspiring stories since 1961 which makes it a a great birthday venue for the toddlers in the family. Click here to check out their upcoming performances.
Puppet performance at The Little Angel Theatre, Islington
Sharky & George
“Sharky & George has one simple aim: to find the fun in everything and their awesome birthday party experiences are all about getting everyone involved in imaginative and energetic games. Suitable parties are organised by age, for up to 13+
Discover more of what Sharky & George have to offer by visiting their website today.
Discover Children’s Story Centre
Nestled in the shadows of Westfield Stratford and the Olympic Park, the Discover Children’s Story Centre sparks imagination with fun, educational programs, workshops, author-led literary days, and creative family activities—perfect for a memorable birthday celebration.
Clink Prison Museum
Matilda the Musical
