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Free things to do with kids in London

34 free picks for families: days out that cost nothing. Including museums, christmas & seasonal and outdoors, from free.

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

34 events on now and coming up

Questions families ask

What can we do with the kids on a rainy day?
17 events here are fully indoors, such as Christmas at the National Railway Museum & Father Christmas Experience, Pokémon Space Trail and The Bayeux Tapestry. Pick "Rainy day" above to see only those.
What is good for toddlers and under-5s?
27 events say they are toddler- or baby-friendly, for example Edinburgh's Christmas, Southbank Centre Winter Market and Vauxhall City Farm (free). Check each listing's ages before you book.
Do I need to book in advance?
For many, yes: 2 listings say to book ahead, and 7 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?
26 venues state pushchair access, including Edinburgh's Christmas, Southbank Centre Winter Market and Vauxhall City Farm (free). Where a listing does not say, we leave it blank rather than guess.
Are there relaxed or SEN-friendly sessions?
15 events offer relaxed sessions or SEN adjustments, such as Christmas at the National Railway Museum & Father Christmas Experience, Southbank Centre Winter Market and Vauxhall City Farm (free). Dates for relaxed sessions are on each event page.