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Kids Days Out in London - the number one place for days out in Britain and things to do for all the family including activities for the disabled. Parks, Historic Buildings, River Trips, Gardens, Museums, Zoo, London has it all! We have some great hotels and special deals - See our side banner. |
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We always
suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as all
attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible,
depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper. |
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Doing What |
Wheelchair friendly |
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| London
Wetland Centre, The
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Queen Elizabeth's Walk, Barnes,
SW13
9WT, Tel 020 8409 4400 www.wwt.org.uk |
The 42 hectare London Wetland Centre is the best urban site in Europe to watch wildlife, Nature trails. Ducks, birds, bats, dragonflies and more. Lakeside café. Heated viewing observatory, Children's adventure area, shop. |
Excellent facilities |
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Science
Museum, South Kensington, London, SW7 2DD, Tel 0870 8704868 www.sciencemuseum.org.uk |
The Science Museum is world-renowned for
its awe-inspiring collections, family activities and exhibitions including
the all-new Launchpad gallery - it's a FREE fun day out for the whole
family! Restaurant, Cafe. |
Yes | ||||
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Ripley's Believe It
or Not! The London Pavilion, 1 Piccadilly Circus, London, W1J 0DA Tel 020 7494 6818 www.ripleyslondon.com |
Home to 700 peculiar and curious exhibits across 5 floors, Ripley's is sure to excite, delight and thrill the whole family. Educational and fun, it is a day out of the ordinary! | Completely accessible, lifts to every floor and disabled facilities. | ||||
| ZSL
London Zoo, Outer Circle, Regent's Park, London, NW1 4RY, Tel 0207 7722 3333 www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo |
Visit
the new exhibit |
Yes | ||||
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The
Household Cavalry Museum, Horse Guards, Whitehall,
London SW1A 2AX Tel 020 7930 3070 www.householdcavalrymuseum.org.uk |
Have fun dressing up in combat jackets and helmets as you go behind the scenes at this living museum. Watch troopers working with their horses. Craft activities and story-telling sessions over the summer. Gift shop. | Yes | ||||
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The
London Bridge Experience & The London Tombs, 2 - 4 Tooley
Street, Southwark, SE1 2SY Tel 0800 043 4666 www.thelondonbridgeexperience.com |
The London Bridge Experience and the London Tombs are set in the historic surroundings of the tombs under the London Bridge. A fine day out. | Yes | ||||
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Partyman World of Play,
Watford Road, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 3HG, Tel: 0208 904 9044 www.partymanworld.co.uk/wembley |
An indoor play centre like no other with slides, giant rock climbing wall, astro turf football pitch. Outside - crazy golf, go karts, splash pool and the partyman beach. Great food and a fantastic day out. | Yes | ||||
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Snakes and Ladders Indoor & Outdoor Play Area,
Syon Park, Brentford, Middlesex,
TW8 8JF. Tel: 020 8847 0946 www.snakes-and-ladders.co.uk |
3 tier adventure indoor play area, 2 to 5s area, separate toddlers areas, electric motor bikes, coffee shop overlooking play area, birthday party packages, group bookings available. |
Yes - Some activities depending on disablement
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Activ Camps,
at Barnes Sports Club, Cranmore School, Mill Hill School, Emanuel School. Tel 07896 546067 www.activcamps.com |
Fun-packed multi-activity Easter & Summer camps for kids aged 4-14. Activities include indoor rock climbing, swimming, obstacle courses, quad biking, water slides, team games, orienteering and much much more... | call to check | ||||
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Treasure Trails,
London Tel 07581 410001 www.treasuretrails.co.uk/london |
This is THE fun way to explore London! From just £5, our self-guided treasure, murder and spy puzzle Trails are an affordable and enjoyable way for family and friends to discover more of the most beautiful, historic & interesting parts of London. | Mostly pushchair and wheelchairs but check listings on our website for specific routes. | ||||
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Royal
Air Force Museum, Graham Park Way, London, NW9 5LL Tel 020 8205 2266 www.rafmuseum.org |
Make discovering history by using interactive displays, visiting our interactive centre, having a ride on a simulator and participating in our special holiday activities. Over 100 aircraft on display. Free entry |
Yes
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| Streatham
Kart Raceway 390 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 6HX Tel: 020 8677 8677 www.playscape.co.uk |
Go Karting - Kids Parties, Practice Sessions available to Children aged 8 to 16. Develop and improving your driving skills with computerised timing encouraging your efforts: must be booked in advance. Summer School. |
yes; can go on Karts. Ring for details |
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| Activity
Land, Vale Farm, Watford Road, Wembley, HA0 3HG, Tel 0208 904 9044 www.wherekidsplay.co.uk |
All-year indoor & outdoor activity centre, 25' rock-climbing wall, Driving school, Tractors & diggers, Multi-level play frame, Woodland trail, Dinosaur dig, Gold-panning, Toddler area, Shop, Restaurant, Party packages |
Please ring |
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| Ceramics
Cafe, 6, Argyle Road, West Ealing, London, W13 8AB, Tel: 020 8810 4422 www.ceramicscafe.com |
Children will love painting pottery. Ceramics Café, the venue for painting your own ceramics in Ealing, London and the South East. Paint your design, we fire it and your piece is ready in 2-4 days. Kids Parties |
Yes
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All
Fired Up Ceramics Cafe, 34 East Dulwich Road, London, SE22
9AX, Tel:020 7732 6688 Website |
Children love painting pottery. All Fired Up Ceramics Café offers a wide range of ceramic items that can be hand painted, ranging from plates, mugs, piggy banks and flower pots. First footprints - for all time! - All Fired Up! |
Yes - telephone to check |
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Ceramics
Cafe, 1A Mortlake Terrace,
Kew Green, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3DT. |
Another Ceramics Café, the venue for painting your own ceramics in Richmond, London and the South East. Paint your design, we fire it and your piece is ready in 2-4 days. Kids Parties | Yes | ||||
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Kidspace
Adventures, Kidspace, The Colonnades, 619 Purley Way, Croydon,
CR0 4RQ Tel 0208 686 0040 www.kidspaceadventures.com |
The very best playcentre activities in new breed of centre. Kidspace alters the perception of an indoor adventure park with its huge range of play equipment, activity zones and unique party offerings. Cafe. Ages up to 13. | Yes | ||||
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Smarty Paints
Ceramics & Pottery Café, 85, Nightingale Lane, Wandsworth,
SW12 8NX Tel 0208 772 8702 www.smartypaints.co.uk |
Fun place to paint ceramics and pottery. We do parties, foot and hand prints, kids activities and classes People of any age welcome, no artistic skills needed. Birthday parties: ceramics or T-shirt painting | yes | ||||
| Shadwell
Basin Outdoor AC, Outdoor Activity Centre, 3-4 Shadwell
Pierhead, Glamis Road, E1W 3TD Tel 020 7481 4210 www.shadwell-basin.org.uk |
Outdoor
activities for young people aged 9-18 next to the Thames in Central
London: kayaking, canoeing, climbing, sailing, high ropes, bell boats
& team challenges. |
Centre fully accessible, & some activities. Call for more details. |
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| CBBC
Interactive Tours, BBC
Television Centre, Wood Lane, W12 7RJ Tel 0370 901 1227 www.bbc.co.uk/tours |
Fantastic for kids aged 7 & 11, the CBBC Interactive Tour takes you into the magic of CBBC. Truly interactive, giving the kids the chance to have a go at making their very own TV. Tours of Television Centre for 9yrs+. |
Yes
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| Royal
Armouries, White Tower, Tower of London, EC3N 4AB Tel 020 3166 6660 www.royalarmouries.org |
Where better to experience history than the world-famous White Tower within the Tower of London? This iconic site showcases the Royal Armouries’ glittering collection of arms, armour and historical artefacts |
Limited access: call to check |
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| LOST
Theatre 208 Wandsworth Road SW8 2JU Tel 020 7622 9208 www.losttheatre.co.uk |
Drama classes for kids and young people, every Sunday morning from 10am – 1pm, from 27th March. LOST Theatre will produce shows with high production standards on our stage. |
Our venue has full disabled access |
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London Film
Museum, County Hall London SE1 7PB Tel: 020 7202 7040 www.londonfilmmuseum.com |
London's only interactive museum dedicated to film. Original props and costumes from major blockbusters |
Yes, but please call in advance |
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Apsley House,
149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, London W1J 7NT Tel 020 7499 5676 www.english-heritage.org.uk |
'Number One London', has Waterloo Anniversary events all June! Home to the Duke of Wellington after his victory at Waterloo, the interior of the house has changed little since the days of the Iron Duke. |
Yes |
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London Motor
Museum, 3 Nestle's Avenue, Hayes,
UB3 4SB Tel 0800 195 0777 www.londonmotormuseum.co.uk |
The only custom car museum in Europe. Over 100 classic and custom cars, including hot rods, film cars like the Batmobile, Delorean (Back To The Future), a signed Ford Torino (Starsky and Hutch). |
Yes |
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Youngdriver,
Brent
Cross, London NW4 3FP Tel 0844 371 9010 www.youngdiver.eu |
Notch up years of potentially life-saving driving expertise and have the time of your life at our driver centres for 11- 17 year-olds. 1 in 5 new drivers crashes within 6 months of passing their test. To reduce this, we started Young Driver! |
No |
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Comunity Centre,
Greenford Avenue, Hanwell, London W7 1JJ Tel 0203 075 1814 website |
A Birthday Bash ...just for kids! It Happens here! For a fun, one-of-a-kind venue for your child's next birthday party, our fantastic, modern venue is superb. Parties include: • Face painting, • Bouncy castles • Karts • Football |
Yes
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| Battersea Park Childrens
Zoo, Battersea Park,
London, SW11 4NJ, Tel 020 7924 5826. |
Plenty of animals and birds to see including Monkeys, Otters, Meerkats, Lemurs as well as your farmyard favourites. Cafe, shop and a well equipped play area. Lots of things to do here |
Yes |
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| Diana,
Princess of Wales' Memorial Playground, Kensington Gardens, W2 UH. Tel 020 7298 2141 |
A huge wooden Pirate ship is the amazing centrepiece of the Diana, Princess of Wales' Memorial Playground. This children's wonderland opened on the 30th June 2000, in memory of the late Princess. |
Yes
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| Holland
Park, Kensington, London,
W8. Tel 020 7361 3003. |
The Royal Borough’s largest park, children’s play areas, including an under eights' area, sports facilities, cafeteria |
Yes |
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