London Summer Family Guide: Top Activities and Exhibitions for Kids

Planning a trip to London with children offers plenty of options, ranging from immersive aquariums to interactive museum exhibitions. Here is a look at family-friendly experiences available across the city.

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Aquariums and Museums

Visitors can head to the SEA LIFE Aquarium located at Westminster Bridge Road (SE1 7PB). It features hundreds of marine species across 14 zones where visitors can walk near sharks and jellyfish. At the Natural History Museum, the 'Jurassic Oceans' exhibition focuses on prehistoric giants like pliosaurs and mosasaurs.

Exhibitions and Performances

The Ramses and the Pharaohs’ Gold exhibition is running at NEON at Battersea Power Station from 27 July to 13 September, with tickets starting from £17.50. Produced in collaboration with Horrible Histories, the 50-minute experience features a live show led by Ramses II, exploring mummification and golden treasures. Meanwhile, the Barbican is hosting the 'Other Worlds' exhibition for older kids aged five and above, featuring film and design from €30.

Workshops and Dining

For hands-on science, the Mini Genius Lab takes place at Gamepath Monopoly Basement (213-215 Tottenham Court Rd, W1T 7PS). This 60-minute workshop is designed for kids aged six and up to make slime and experiment with dry ice. For dining, Heard operates locations in Borough and Soho with a Mini Makers menu starting from £14. It invites children over four years old to use chef-style tweezers and squeezy bottles to assemble their own burgers at the table.

Celebrity Waxworks

Madame Tussauds on Marylebone Road (NW1 5LR) displays wax figures of famous figures born or based in London, including Amy Winehouse, Dua Lipa, David Beckham, and Paddington.