The City is a treasure trove, with so much for kids of all ages. Try a trip to venues listed below or download our Great Fire itinerary (870kb) – a fun trip out for all the family
1. Museum of London
Whatever day of the week, this museum is a surefire winner. Pick up an activity sheet or family
activity bag to guide you through London’s history or, on Sundays and throughout the school holidays, enjoy storytelling, art workshops,
performances, craft demonstrations. Throughout the year they run a special programme of activities for children under-five.
www.museumoflondon.org.uk
2. Bank of England Museum
From real gold bars to audio-visual displays, this gem of a museum traces the history of one of the
City’s greatest institutions. Check out the quizzes, activities and puzzles in their Kid’s Corner via the link below.
www.bankofengland.co.uk
3. Barbican
One of Europe’s premier arts centres with no shortage of things to do with the kids. Workshops and
family events are all part of the programming with staples including the annual panto, a Family Film Club on Saturday mornings and a Children’s
Film Festival in November each year.
www.barbican.org.uk
4. Tower Bridge Exhibition
Watch as the kids gawp in wonder at the exhibition inside this iconic landmark. The gleaming pumps,
boilers and accumulators in the engine rooms and high-level walkways with spectacular views are sure to captivate.
www.towerbridge.org.uk
5. Tower of London
Ravens, Yeoman Warders, the crown jewels…a trip to the Tower will have them amused for hours.
Check out the special activities for families on the Tower of London website.
www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon
6. City of London Libraries
There’s no shortage of activities for youngsters at the City’s lending libraries – most
of them FREE! Weekly events include Bookstart Rhymetime and Funtime for the under 5s at Camomile and Shoe Lane Libraries, while the Barbican
Children’s Library hosts activities for the over 5s one Saturday a month. Check out all that’s on by visiting the City’s library
pages:
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/libr
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7. Spitalfields City Farm
Donkey rides, cookery classes and gardening are just a few of the activities on offer at this oasis of green
just outside the City – check out their website for what’s on when:
www.spitalfieldscityfarm.org
8. The Golden Hinde
Ship ahoy! Step aboard this full-size replica of Drake's 16th-century galleon with its five decks of exhibits,
costumed crew members and weekend Pirate Academy for youngsters who want to brush up their pirating skills…
www.goldenhinde.org
9. HMS Belfast
All aboard for a fascinating visit to this warship and museum which hosts a changing programme of family
events and a series of fun activities on the last weekend of every month.
www.hmsbelfast.iwm.org.uk
10. Unicorn
Check out what’s on at this purpose-built theatre for young people. With over 620 performances a
year and a programme of special events, workshops and other theatre activities, there’s no shortage of entertainment.
www.unicorntheatre.com