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Outdoor days out and animals for families in London

45 outdoors & animals picks for families: farms, parks, zoos and fresh air. Including christmas & seasonal, outdoors and family stays, from free.

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

45 events on now and coming up

Questions families ask

Are there free things to do with kids?
Yes: 11 events listed here are free, including Vauxhall City Farm (free), Coram's Fields (free playground) and Crystal Palace Dinosaurs (free). Some free venues still ask you to book a timed slot.
What can we do with the kids on a rainy day?
10 events here are fully indoors, such as The Jungle Book, Disney's The Lion King and Children's riding. Pick "Rainy day" above to see only those.
What is good for toddlers and under-5s?
29 events say they are toddler- or baby-friendly, for example Christmas at Kew 2026 (festive light trail), Battersea Park Children's Zoo and Vauxhall City Farm (free). Check each listing's ages before you book.
Do I need to book in advance?
For many, yes: 17 listings say to book ahead, and 2 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?
20 venues state pushchair access, including Christmas at Kew 2026 (festive light trail), Lanterns & Light and Battersea Park Children's Zoo. Where a listing does not say, we leave it blank rather than guess.
Are there relaxed or SEN-friendly sessions?
19 events offer relaxed sessions or SEN adjustments, such as Christmas at Kew 2026 (festive light trail), Glide at Battersea Power Station and Lanterns & Light. Dates for relaxed sessions are on each event page.