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Christmas and festive days out for families in London

78 festive picks for families: light trails, father christmas and winter wonderlands. Including christmas & seasonal, theatre and food & afternoon tea, from free.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 · details checked against each organiser’s own site

78 events on now and coming up

Questions families ask

Are there free things to do with kids?
Yes: 7 events listed here are free, including Christmas at the National Railway Museum & Father Christmas Experience, Edinburgh's Christmas and Young V&A (Bethnal Green). Some free venues still ask you to book a timed slot.
What can we do with the kids on a rainy day?
39 events here are fully indoors, such as Christmas Lights (ages 1–4), Hogwarts in the Snow and Anya's Grotto. Pick "Rainy day" above to see only those.
What is good for toddlers and under-5s?
40 events say they are toddler- or baby-friendly, for example Christmas at Kew 2026 (festive light trail), Center Parcs Winter Wonderland and Children's afternoon tea. Check each listing's ages before you book.
Do I need to book in advance?
For many, yes: 38 listings say to book ahead, and 3 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?
24 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?
29 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.