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Family-Friendly Attractions
Top 20 Family-Friendly Attractions in Greater London [2025]
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
4.6
/5
285 reviews
9.2
From AU$ 210.83
36.5 km from downtown
Phone +44 800 640 4550
Address: Studio Tour Dr, Leavesden, Watford WD25 7LR, United Kingdom
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-5 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Visit iconic Harry Potter scenes
Discover Harry Potter's behind-the-scenes
Saved by 1198 users190 positive reviews
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It was really worth the trip. I really can't get it. If you really believe in Ctrip, you will realize your dreams and wishes. It happened to rain heavily in London that day when I was traveling, but the atmosphere in Harry Potter was still joyful and was not affected at all. I highly recommend it. The bus back and forth chose King Cross as the gathering point, which was very convenient
I will write about the experience and not the prices, because you expect tours like Harry Potter to be a bit overpriced in everything.
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Royal Observatory Greenwich
4.6
/5
495 reviews
8.7
From AU$ 50.03
Based on 3,758 reviews
8.2 km from downtown
Phone +44 20 8312 6608
Address: Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, United Kingdom
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Greenwich Mean Time birthplace
Straddle East & West Hemispheres
Saved by 546 users289 positive reviews
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Season (June-September): Plenty of sunshine, it is the peak season for tourism in the UK, with various art festivals and activities.
Spring and autumn: humid and rainy, relatively low comfort.
Winter (November-February): Few sunny days, low temperature, not suitable for outdoor activities, it is recommended to avoid.
Transportation in the UK
Train: convenient and comfortable, suitable for short trips.
Self-driving: high degree of freedom, suitable for long-distance travel.
🔹 Greenwich Observatory
🚢 Cutty Sark: It is said that there are some records related to China on the ship. If time is tight, a one-day pass is a good choice.
Historical records: The observatory preserves the deeds, measuring instruments and daily life records of past astronomers.
The Royal Observatory Greenwich is not only a scientific sanctuary, but also a place full of history and maritime stories. Here, you can feel the power of science up close. From the rise of the steam engine to the end of the Age of Discovery, to the invention of computers and the development of network technology, scientific progress has never stopped.
Geography enthusiasts must see it! ! ! ! ! You can get there by crossing a large lawn and climbing up a small hill. When you enter, you can use the Ctrip QR code. It is very interesting. You can see the history of clocks and watches, and learn how time zones are designed. Standing on the prime meridian, you feel like you are in a geography book.
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Natural History Museum
4.6
/5
424 reviews
8.1
South Kensington | 9.3 km from downtown
Phone +44-20-79425000
Address: Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD, United Kingdom
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Over 70k Earth & evolution exhibits
Explore Paleontology Fossils at the Dinosaur Exhibition Hall
Saved by 824 users232 positive reviews
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Visiting this building is a beautiful experience in itself. The design of the high floor height is very beautiful. On rainy days, there are many visitors from all over the world, most of whom bring their children, and even local teachers bring their children to study. So many people are not particularly crowded in most cases and can breathe.
A museum suitable for traveling with children, with rich collections of natural, cosmic, historical, cultural, and geographical contents. Thank you Ctrip for recommending the blue card tour guide Zhao Chen, who is great, attentive and humble in communication. He can adjust the route according to interest or explain different exhibition areas in detail, and can also take us on a route that is not particularly crowded. Just be aware that mobile phone roaming may not be able to receive foreign calls, pay attention to the emails of the day, and it is very convenient to contact with WeChat.
Natural History Museum
Tickets: Free (no reservations required)
Mainly displays: architecture, animal specimens, fossils, rocks, minerals, plants, etc.
Architecture: A mixture of Gothic and Roman styles. The entire venue is divided by color. CVSC
Areas: Dinosaurs, fish, reptiles
This is my favorite museum. The top of the center of the hall is a 25-meter blue whale skeleton fossil named "Hope", which is quite shocking.
There are also many animal specimens below (butterflies W, mammoths (, dinosaur skeletons, giraffes, ©, huge redwoods). The architectural style is more complete here, and this area is also very photogenic. All my later photos were taken here.
Areas: Earth, fossils, ores, gems, etc. There is a huge red metal earth-shaped elevator at the entrance. I couldn't take it when I went there. There is a large, most complete stegosaurus fossil skeleton discovered so far under the elevator.
The museum displays various ores, meteorites, gems
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
4.6
/5
166 reviews
7.5
From AU$ 45.86
Based on 9,463 reviews
15 km from downtown
Phone +44-20-83325655
Address: Richmond, United Kingdom
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 50 – Spring Outings
Saved by 324 users118 positive reviews
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Here you can see a 17th-century British replica of the now-demolished Great Baoen Temple Pagoda in Nanjing. A few years ago, a Chinese company funded its restoration, and now every visitor to Kew Gardens has the opportunity to witness this magnificent example of Chinese civilization.
Entering the gardens is like stepping into a meticulously crafted museum of world plants. The magnificent Palm Conservatory evokes a tropical rainforest, with water lilies and leisurely Canada geese grazing by the lake creating a tranquil scene. The towering Treetop Walkway offers a fresh perspective, offering a bird's-eye view of the vast forest. The gardens also boast Chinese pagodas, artistic sculptures, and rare flowers. Conveniently located near London city, it's perfect for a half-day or full-day visit.
Admission is half price after 4 p.m., but the Treetop Walkway closes, and the glasshouses (conservatories) and galleries close at 5 p.m.
We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, walking slowly, and observing carefully to truly experience the tranquility and beauty of Kew Gardens.
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Hyde Park
4.7
/5
692 reviews
7.5
Based on 22,623 reviews
9.8 km from downtown
Phone +44 300 061 2000
Address: London, United Kingdom
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 50 – Spring Outings
Saved by 721 users313 positive reviews
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Hyde Park was a delightful afternoon, the sun shining brightly, the lake clear, and the few visitors. The park itself is quite large, boasting a historic palace, white swans soaring in pairs, tourists leisurely basking in the sun, and adorable squirrels. The park has a natural feel, lacking any overt themes, simply offering a place to relax and experience nature. Once Britain's most renowned and largest royal park, it witnessed both the extravagance of the royal family and the progress of social civilization and the transformations of freedom and democracy. A spring visit should also offer a variety of flowers and plants.
There are many activities, you can choose the activities according to your preferences, the atmosphere is super good, it is worth a visit. There are also many things to eat, such as German sausages, roasted chestnuts, etc. There are so many things sold in the small market, you can choose what you like if you walk around slowly.
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London Zoo
4.6
/5
399 reviews
7.4
From AU$ 63.58
Marylebone | 11.3 km from downtown
Phone +44 344-225-1826
Address: Outer Cir, London NW1 4RY
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Wildlife adventure zone for interaction
Observe tigers and lions up close
Saved by 426 users303 positive reviews
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lovely experience, had so much fun exploring the place and see different animals there. there is a coffee shop in there to take a break.
I was amazed with the London zoo and the way they've been trying to keep the animals of the past alive for the future for everyone to see if they go extinct also the work they have been doing in a breeding program in all sorts of animals and I would recommend it to anyone that visiting London with or without kids to give it a visit
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Chessington World of Adventures Resort
4.5
/5
52 reviews
6.4
From AU$ 60.48
18.1 km from downtown
Phone +44 1372 731657
Address: Chessington KT9 2NE, United Kingdom
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Featured in 2025 Europe 50 – Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Thrilling facilities & kids' play areas
Fun for kids of all ages
Saved by 108 users91% positive reviews
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I had an amazing experience at Chessington World of Adventures! The rides were thrilling, especially the Mandrill Mayhem roller coaster, which was definitely my favourite! The Gruffalo River Ride was perfect for the whole family. We explored the zoo and aquarium, where we got to see some incredible animals up close, and the Sea Life Center had an underwater tunnel that was really cool. The staff were also friendly and very helpful. Overall, it was a fantastic day filled with fun and laughter
I would highly recommend that if you're travelling more than 2 hours travelling distance from this place, stay overnight and make the most of the Early Riders hour before the park opens to the public because you can save yourself a fortune from having to do the book and ride thing to jump the queue.
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The Regent's Park
4.6
/5
222 reviews
6.1
Based on 6,478 reviews
12.2 km from downtown
Phone +44 300 061 2300
Address: London, United Kingdom
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
London Zoo & rose garden attractions
Large sports park in London West End
108 positive reviews
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The Regent’s Park is located in the northwest of London, next to the Sherlock Holmes Museum and Madame Tussauds. It is the second largest park in central London, second only to Hyde Park. The park covers an area of more than 500 acres and was originally the hunting ground of Henry VIII. The park has gardens, lakes, rose gardens, courts and children's playgrounds. In addition to the London Zoo in the north, there is also an open-air theater, where Shakespeare's plays are often performed in the summer.
We caught a bus from Trafalgar Square to Regents Station and started walking. There are beautiful gardens and wide open spaces. Queen Mary's Gardens are particularly beautiful. I then walked along the canal and caught a bus back to central London. It was a really beautiful day.
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SEA LIFE London Aquarium
4.5
/5
147 reviews
5.9
From AU$ 58.42
Based on 7,631 reviews
Waterloo | 8.1 km from downtown
Phone +44-20-79678025
Address: Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Featured in 2025 Europe 50 – Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Touch pool | Suitable for family fun
Explore the Underwater World on the River Thames
Saved by 229 users105 positive reviews
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Good aquarium in a prime location. I thought it was a bit too small for my liking, there are larger Sea Life aquariums out there. But good variety of fish and great for kids
This is my first time coming here. Before, I was very excited and looking forward to trying this place once. It really didn't disappoint me because it was so beautiful and fun. Truly unforgettable, this place will forever impress me. The people here are very friendly and sociable, which is very valuable. I love this place and hope to come back many times in the future. Thanks a lot!!!
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London Transport Museum
4.3
/5
92 reviews
5.8
From AU$ 51.06
Based on 3,183 reviews
Theatreland | 9.2 km from downtown
Phone +44 343 222 5000
Address: London WC2E 7BB, United Kingdom
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Featured in 2025 Europe 50 – Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Operation from driver's seat experience
Kids Explore the History of London Transportation
Saved by 139 users39% positive reviews
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This is another place that children like to go. It is located in the very center of London, next to the Covent Garden Opera House. It shows the whole process of London from the earliest horse-drawn carriages, to the first trains, to the buses and subway lines. The experience is OK. To be honest, the venue is not big and the price is not low.
I thought it was just a display, but it turned out to be quite interesting. It is a museum converted from a station. So it better restores the original meaning of transportation. It is next to Covent Garden. It houses transportation tools from various periods, including rickshaws/horse carriages/steam locomotives and modern ground transportation tools. There are also graphic displays and simulated driving. Many London locals also bring their children to play. It is very lively, but the ticket price is not cheap.
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