Things to do with your toddler in London – Days Out and Tourist Attractions
Are you looking for the best days out, tourist attractions and things to do for toddlers or small children in London? This site aims to give information about all the great tourist attractions, days out and things to do in London that parents can enjoy with toddlers and small children under five. Perhaps, you are taking a holiday or vacation in London with a toddler or you are a resident in London with a small child? I have explored the many museums, parks, city farms, soft play and other attractions that cater for children from one or two upwards with my own toddler. This site includes my reviews and recommendations of things to do for toddlers, preschoolers and very young children. There’s also some information on hotels with family rooms which cater for families and children as well as some ideas of toddler friendly restaurants.
Where to start?
Either click on the categories on the left handside menu or check out the main categories below
Museums
Many museums in London cater for and hold activities for under 3s and under 5s. Check out The Science Museum , Mudlarks at the Museum of Docklands , The Horniman Museum, The London Transport Museum, The National Army Museum , Museum of Childhood and the National Maritime Museum
Parks
London is home to the most beautiful parks. Go to Holland Park if you want to see some peacocks. St James’s Park has a lovely play area for toddlers, it’s also right next to Buckingham Palace so you can do a bit of sightseeing and give your toddler a treat too. It’s also Check out my round up of all the London parks and what there is for toddlers.
Soft/Indoor Play
There are lots of soft play areas in London. Check out toddler soft play areas in south east London as well as Mudlarks, at the Museum of Docklands The National Army Museum also has a kids zone with soft play for younger children.
Aquariums
There is the London Aquarium, the Aquarium at London Zoo and the Horniman museum. Young children love looking at fish and London has lots of opportunities to see them.
Animals
Check out Mudchute farm which is free for all. Or if you fancy the bigger animals why not pop into London Zoo and enjoy the penguins, butterflies and birds as well. Or there’s Battersea Children’s Zoo to experience animals including monkeys, birds, lemurs, otters and farmyard animals.
London Transport for toddlers.
There are so many exciting ways to get around London that your toddler will love to experience. Click on the link above and look at my ideas for enjoying London with your toddler via river, bus, canal and train. Also the London Transport Museum is great for toddlers who love buses, trains and tubes.
Playgrounds
London has playgrounds around every corner but Diana’s Memorial Playground is one particularly great playground right in the heart of Central London.