Showing things to do within 25 miles of your days out location
Huge softplay barn in the grounds of the beautiful Syon House, with three tier playframe, dedicated zones for toddlers and 2-5s, electric motorbikes and an outdoor 'Adventure Assault Course'.
The Ceramics Cafe offers you the opportunity to create something that is uniquely yours. Starting with a plain white clay object, you paint on your design using ceramic under-glazes; it is then fired in the kiln and ready for collection in 2-4 days.
300 acres of beautiful, world renowned, scientifically important, botanic gardens. More than 40,000 plant species, stunning glasshouses, an 18m high canopy walk amongst the trees, a Japanese pagoda, and lots of space to play.
Steam power comes alive at London's Kew Bridge Steam Museum: pumping engines are in steam every weekend, and London's only steam railway runs every Sunday from April to October.
42 acres that are possibly the best urban wildlife site in Europe. Located next to the Thames in Barnes, its facilities include a 'bird airport' observatory, bat house, and adventure playground.
16 lane ten pin bowling. Bumpers and ramps if needed for the kids. Glow-in-the-dark, dance club feel, 'Cosmic Bowling' at selected times. Plus 11 American and 3 UK pool tables and amusement arcade.
25m swimming pool with wave machine and tropical feel. A teaching pool is also open at certain times for younger swimmers.
The Ceramics Cafe offers you the opportunity to create something that is uniquely yours. Starting with a plain white clay object, you paint on your design using ceramic under-glazes; it is then fired in the kiln and ready for collection in 2-4 days.
One of the smaller, gentler indoor play centres, ideal for younger children. Two tier themed playframe, dedicated toddler and baby areas, plus interactive video games, air hockey and table football.
Fantastic palace and gardens steeped in Royal History, and especially associated with Henry VIII. Children particularly like the costumed guided tours, kitchens and maze. Also look out for kids activities and events.
This Museum pursues three threads in exploring the history of the Wandsworth area: it's Natural Landscape, Cultural History and Human Story. In addition to these permanent collections, the Museum hosts engaging temporary exhibitions.
28 lane ten pin bowling. Bumpers and ramps if needed for the kids. Glow-in-the-dark, dance club feel, 'Cosmic Bowling' at selected times. Plus 16 American and 1 UK pool tables and amusement arcade.
24 lane ten pin bowling. Bumpers and ramps if needed for the kids. Glow-in-the-dark, dance club feel, 'Cosmic Bowling' at selected times. Plus 15 American pool tables and amusement arcade.
Classic modern funfair provided by Irvin's Funfairs at Shepherd's Bush Green.
For kids 9+, take a look into the newsroom, see the famous studios, visit a 'green room' (where the stars wait), and make your own bit of TV in an interactive studio. You'll also see memorabilia from BBC programmes like EastEnders and Doctor Who.
Kids aged 7-11 are taken on a journey into the magic of CBBC. The Tour is truly interactive, giving the kids a chance to make their own TV, take part in the Raven game or dress up and become 'Diddy Dick and Dom'. If the kids are ready to be
This is a great fun 18 hole dinosaur-themed adventure golf course, with cascading waterfalls, island greens, pre-historic caves and nine near lifesize animatronic dinosaurs!
Wacky Warehouse softplay venues are attached to family pubs, and have play structures with aerial runs, cargo nets and astro slides, and toddler-only areas with squishy squashy shapes. Check out Wacky Warehouse's website for kids activity sessions.
Fred's favourite softplay; small and friendly, with good quality food and refreshments. Suitable for ages 0-7.
Probably the largest softplay centre in the SouthEast, with a huge number of activities including a giant playframe, dodgems, a real carousel ride, laser games, and a mini climbing wall.
Community kayaking centre in Chelsea for those who like to spend their days out on the River Thames. Coaching is provided if needed.
32 lane ten pin bowling centre, with ramps, bumpers and lightweight balls for smaller kids. Cafe and arcade games area.
Our favourite amongst the Kensington museums, this is a treasure trove of animatronic dinosaurs, stuffed animals, creepy crawlies, and geological phemonena like volcanos. There's lots of interactivity and great special exhibits.
A day of free family activities in the Darwin Centre, Wildlife Garden and West Lawn to celebrate nature and biodiversity on International Biological Diversity Day.
Substantial indoor playframe, suitable up to age 12, with dedicated toddler-only area, plus interactive video games, air hockey, sports arena, disco room, reading zone, kiddy rides, bouncy chairs and toys for babies and toddlers.
An eclectic mix of science and technology. The interactive galleries - Launchpad and Pattern Pod - are the most popular, with Fly 3D, the 3D Imax cinema and Exploring Space also much loved.
Visitors are invited to take on the form of cockroaches, dressing up in realistic costumes to journey through the Museum exploring the impact of science on the climate from the perspective of one of the planet's most resilient life forms.
Classic modern funfair provided by Irvin's Funfairs at Roundwood Park.
Wacky Warehouse softplay venues are attached to family pubs, and have play structures with aerial runs, cargo nets and astro slides, and toddler-only areas with squishy squashy shapes. Check out Wacky Warehouse's web site for kids activity sessions.
Wacky Warehouse softplay venues are attached to family pubs, and have play structures with aerial runs, cargo nets and astro slides, and toddler-only areas with squishy squashy shapes. Check out Wacky Warehouse's web site for kids activity sessions.
Morden Hall Park, owned by the National Trust, has attractive parkland, meadows, wetlands and waterways that can be explored on foot or by bike. The Old Snuff Mill in the Park is now an Environmental Centre with interactive learning displays.
The Royal Mews houses the grand carriages and cars that carry the Queen and Royal Family on formal occasions, including the stunning Gold State Coach. It's a working mews, and if you're lucky you'll also get to see the Cleveland Bay carriage horses.
Classic modern funfair provided by Irvin's Funfairs at Stanwell Recreation Ground.
The official London residence of British sovereigns since 1837 - see also the separate listing for the State Rooms, which are open to tour in most of August and September.
This well structured gallery is dedicated to changing exhibitions of items from the Royal Collection, the fine and wide-ranging collection of art and treasures held in trust by The Queen for the Nation.
One of London's major but perhaps lesser known museums with 25 galleries encompassing Old Masters, 18th Century - mainly French - furniture and porcelain, sculpture, and a world class armoury.
Great theme park just outside London, with plenty of rides, plus a zoo and Sea Life centre. Particularly good for younger children as it's not dominated by extreme rides, and the breadth of activities for little ones is excellent.