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Christmas Lights (ages 1–4) – Polka Theatre
- Polka Theatre (Adventure Theatre) · Merton
- Until 22 Nov
- Ages 1–4
From £14
Things to do in London with 3–5 year olds
157 events and days out that suit 3–5 year olds, including christmas & seasonal, museums and attractions & tours, from free. We include an event when its stated ages overlap 3–5.
Updated 14 Nov 2026 · details checked against each organiser’s own site
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Hogwarts in the Snow – Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour London · Hertfordshire
- Until 17 Jan 2027
- All ages
From £47
4.8 out of 5
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Afternoon tea bus tour – B Bakery (Brigit's)
- Brigit's Bakery Bus
- Until 31 Dec
- Ages 2+
From £37
Christmas & seasonal
Anya's Grotto – Belgravia
- The Village Hall, Anya's Village · Kensington & Chelsea
- Until 24 Dec
- Ages 2–8
From £65
Food & afternoon tea
Children's afternoon tea – Claridge's
- Claridge's · Westminster
- Until 3 Jan 2027
- All ages
From £120
Museums
Christmas at the National Railway Museum & Father Christmas Experience
- National Railway Museum · York
- Until 3 Jan 2027
- Ages 0–12
Free
Food & afternoon tea
Festive afternoon tea – Pan Pacific London
- Straits Kitchen, Pan Pacific London · City of London
- Until 4 Jan 2027
- All ages
From £29
Food & afternoon tea
Festive afternoon tea at Corinthia London (children welcome)
- Corinthia London · Westminster
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- All ages
From £75
Food & afternoon tea
Festive afternoon tea for families – The Ritz London
- The Ritz London · Westminster
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- All ages
From £83
Food & afternoon tea
Festive afternoon tea with children's menu – The Langham, London Palm Court
- The Langham, London · Westminster
- Until 3 Jan 2027
- All ages
£££ Treat
Food & afternoon tea
Festive Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea – One Aldwych
- One Aldwych · Westminster
- Until 2 Jan 2027
- All ages
From £65
Food & afternoon tea
Festive season at The Dorchester – family afternoon tea and stays
- The Dorchester · Westminster
- Until 31 Dec
- All ages
Luxury
Sport
Ice Skate Birmingham – Centenary Square ice rink
- Centenary Square · Birmingham
- Until 3 Jan 2027
- All ages
From £10.50
Immersive
Larger Than Life: Wallace & Gromit, Shaun and More – Lightroom
- Lightroom, King's Cross · Camden
- Until 4 Jan 2027
- All ages
From £15
Food & afternoon tea
Mary Poppins Holly Jolly Afternoon Tea – TĪNG, Shangri-La The Shard
- TĪNG Restaurant, Shangri-La The Shard · Southwark
- On now
- All ages
From £93
Theatre
Peter Pan – Polka Theatre
- Polka Theatre (Y C Chan Theatre) · Merton
- Until 24 Jan 2027
- Ages 5–12
From £10
Attractions & tours
Frameless immersive art – Marble Arch
- Frameless · Westminster
- All ages
From £20
4.7 out of 5
Horse riding
Children's riding – Wimbledon Village Stables
- Wimbledon Village Stables · Merton
- Ages 4–16
From £50
4.6 out of 5
Snow sports
Ski & snowboard lessons for kids – The Snow Centre, Hemel Hempstead
- The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead · Hertfordshire
- All ages
££ Mid-range
4.5 out of 5
Attractions & tours
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
- SEA LIFE London Aquarium · Lambeth
- All ages
From £25
3.6 out of 5
Food & afternoon tea
Afternoon tea at The Ritz London (children welcome)
- The Ritz London · Westminster
- All ages
From £73
Film
Everyman Family Hub (family screenings) – Everyman Cinemas London
- Various Everyman Cinema locations
- Ages 0–14
£ Budget
Museums
Family activities – V&A South Kensington
- V&A South Kensington · Kensington & Chelsea
- Ages 3+
Free
Arts & crafts
Family art workshops – Dulwich Picture Gallery
- Dulwich Picture Gallery · Southwark
- Ages 3–12
From £16
Workshops
Family Sundays & under-5s storytelling – National Gallery
- National Gallery · Westminster
- All ages
Free
Theatre
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – Palace Theatre
- Palace Theatre · Westminster
- All ages
£££ Treat
Food & afternoon tea
Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea – Sanderson London
- Sanderson London · Westminster
- All ages
£££ Treat
Museums
Natural History Museum (South Kensington)
- Natural History Museum · Kensington & Chelsea
- All ages
Free
Science
Peter Harrison Planetarium shows – Royal Observatory
- National Maritime Museum · Greenwich
- All ages
From £8
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Christmas family activities – The Peninsula London
- The Peninsula London
- 16 Nov – 3 Jan 2027
- All ages
From £89
Opens soon
Food & afternoon tea
Festive Winter Wonderland afternoon tea – The Rubens at the Palace
- The Rubens at the Palace · Westminster
- 16 Nov – 3 Jan 2027
- All ages
From £82
Opens soonTheatre
Tiger, It's Snowing! – Discover Children's Story Centre
- Discover Children's Story Centre · Newham
- From 16 Nov
- Ages 1–6
From £5
Opens soonMuseums
Christmas Past – Museum of the Home
- Museum of the Home · Hackney
- 17 Nov – 10 Jan 2027
- All ages
Free
Opens soon
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The Snowflake – Little Angel Theatre
- Little Angel Studios · Islington
- 21 Nov – 23 Jan 2027
- Ages 5–9
From £8.50
5.0 out of 5
- Opens soon
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The Snowman (new production)
- Peacock Theatre · Westminster
- 21 Nov – 3 Jan 2027
- Ages 2+
From £18
4.2 out of 5
Opens soonOpens soon
Food & afternoon tea
Christmas afternoon tea with children's menu – Pennyhill Park
- Pennyhill Park · Surrey
- 23 Nov – 3 Jan 2027
- All ages
From £32
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Huddle (theatre for ages 1-4)
- Unicorn Theatre (Clore Theatre) · Southwark
- 27 Nov – 3 Jan 2027
- Ages 1–4
From £16.50
4.0 out of 5
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Room on the Broom – Lyric Theatre
- Lyric Theatre · Westminster
- 27 Nov – 3 Jan 2027
- Ages 3+
From £10
Opens soonChristmas & seasonal
Santa's Workshop at Battersea Power Station
- Battersea Power Station · Wandsworth
- 27 Nov – 24 Dec
- All ages
££ Mid-range
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Scruff's Christmas Adventure – Little Angel Theatre
- Little Angel Theatre · Islington
- 28 Nov – 3 Jan 2027
- Ages 3–6
From £8.50
Christmas & seasonal
Christmas at Alexandra Palace
- Alexandra Palace · Haringey
- 4 Dec – 4 Jan 2027
- All ages
From £7.75
Film
Amazing Animations for 0-7 year olds – Barbican Family Film Club
- Barbican Cinema 2 · City of London
- From 5 Dec
- Ages 0–7
From £2.50
Theatre
Cinderella pantomime – London Palladium
- The London Palladium · Westminster
- 5 Dec – 10 Jan 2027
- Ages 4+
From £25
Christmas & seasonal
Santa's Tea Party – Celtic Manor Resort
- Caernarfon Ballroom, Celtic Manor Resort · Newport
- 6 Dec – 24 Dec
- All ages
From £28
Sport
Alexandra Palace Ice Rink family skating
- Alexandra Palace Ice Rink · Haringey
- 9 Dec – 4 Jan 2027
- Ages 3+
From £7.75
Dance
Nutcracker – English National Ballet
- London Coliseum · Westminster
- 17 Dec – 10 Jan 2027
- Ages 5+
From £27.25
4.6 out of 5
Christmas & seasonal
Festive children's programme – Fairmont Windsor Park
- Fairmont Windsor Park · Surrey
- 24 Dec – 31 Dec
- All ages
From £95
Family stays
Twixmas family break – The Grove
- The Grove · Hertfordshire
- 26 Dec – 30 Dec
- Ages 2–9
From £45
Festivals
Imagine Children's Festival – Southbank Centre Feb 2027
- Southbank Centre · Lambeth
- 16 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027
- All ages
Science
Science holiday camps – Little House of Science
- UCS Senior School, MPW School, Marlborough Primary School · Camden
- Opens 14 Dec
- Ages 5–13
££ Mid-range
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Christmas & seasonal
Christmas at The Grove – Father Christmas and festive family activities
- The Grove Hotel · Hertfordshire
- Opens 19 Dec
- All ages
Luxury
Dance
Kids dance half-term workshops – Pineapple Dance Studios
- Pineapple Dance Studios · Westminster
- Opens 2 Jan 2027
- Ages 5–17
£ Budget
5.0 out of 5
Dance
Dance & performing arts holiday camps – Dakodas
- More House School · Kensington & Chelsea
- Opens 15 Feb 2027
- Ages 4–17
££ Mid-range
Theatre
Musical theatre holiday courses – ShowKids
- Walthamstow · Waltham Forest
- Opens 15 Feb 2027
- Ages 5–14
££ Mid-range
Questions families ask
- Are there free things to do with kids?
- Yes: 28 events listed here are free, including Christmas at the National Railway Museum & Father Christmas Experience, Edinburgh's Christmas and Vauxhall City Farm (free). Some free venues still ask you to book a timed slot.
- What can we do with the kids on a rainy day?
- 83 events here are fully indoors, such as Christmas Lights (ages 1–4), Hogwarts in the Snow and Afternoon tea bus tour. Pick "Rainy day" above to see only those.
- What is good for toddlers and under-5s?
- 105 events say they are toddler- or baby-friendly, for example Christmas at Kew 2026 (festive light trail), Afternoon tea bus tour and Center Parcs Winter Wonderland. Check each listing's ages before you book.
- Do I need to book in advance?
- For many, yes: 74 listings say to book ahead, and 8 say walk-up is fine. Each event page shows the organiser's booking notes and links to their own booking page.
- Which are easy with a pushchair?
- 63 venues state pushchair access, including Hogwarts in the Snow, Christmas at Kew 2026 (festive light trail) and Center Parcs Winter Wonderland. Where a listing does not say, we leave it blank rather than guess.
- Are there relaxed or SEN-friendly sessions?
- 62 events offer relaxed sessions or SEN adjustments, such as Hogwarts in the Snow, Christmas at Kew 2026 (festive light trail) and Christmas at Blenheim Palace light trail. Dates for relaxed sessions are on each event page.