Looking for things to do during the summer holidays in London with kids? Find ideas for things to do in London with kids in summer 2025.
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What’s On Summer Holidays in London with Kids
This list is currently being updated with summer activities for kids in London 2025. I will continue to add to the list as more family events and activities are announced over the coming months.
Triwizard Tournament at WB Studio Tour London
15 May – 8 September 2025
This summer, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is uncovering how filmmakers brought the action-packed scenes from the Triwizard Tournament to life.
Experience the brand-new Backlot Stage to discover how filmmakers shot underwater and created the Hungarian Horntail Dragon. In this new indoor space, with a digital screen, stage and tiered seating, WB Studio Tour Interactors will reveal the Secrets of Special Effects.
Related: Dark Arts at Harry Potter Studio Tour
Famous wizarding schools will also be brought to life during this special Triwizard Tournament feature. Experience demonstrations reminiscent of the Beauxbaton and Durmstrong students’ arrival at Hogwarts and look out for their iconic blue dresses and fur accessories as seen on-screen.
Book tickets to visit WB Studio Tour London
Legendary Joust at Eltham Palace and Gardens
2 – 3 August 2025
Experience an exhilarating spectacle at Eltham Palace and Gardens this summer. Four legendary knights, each representing a character from myth or legend, will compete for glory in the grand medieval joust.
There will also be a medieval encampment where you can meet people from the past to dig deeper into daily life in the Middle Ages.
Book your visit to Eltham Palace and Gardens
Kids Summer Splash at the Royal Docks
Summer 2025 dates TBA
Located at Royal Victoria Dock, Kids Summer Splash brings you delightful dock swimming, super sandpits, tasty food, cooling drinks, and more. Take a swim in the lido which also includes a shallow end for younger children.
Kids Summer Splash is free and open to all ages. Tuesdays to Saturdays, expect a packed programme of family activities at Royal Docks Summer Splash. Activities include performances, arts and crafts, storytelling and more.
Read latest details about Kids Summer Splash at the Royal Docks
Summer Activities at the National Maritime Museum
Summer 2025 dates TBA
The National Maritime Museum Greenwich usually run a full programme of maritime-themed, indoor and outdoor activities over the summer. Free drop-in sessions will take place in the Learning Space, located on the ground floor.
Summer holiday activities include art workshops, cyanotype printing and musical sessions. More details to come about this year’s summer family activities at the National Maritime Museum.
Check event updates at the National Maritime Museum
Discovery Days at Hyde Park Learning Centre
Summer 2025 dates TBA
Hyde Park Learning Centre usually run their free Discovery Days over the summer holidays on selected dates in August. Drop-in activities are open between 11am and 3pm. All visitors are welcomed on a first come, first served basis.
Meadow Madness: Explore the beautiful meadows at Hyde Park and take part in a variety of activities including meeting minibeasts, make your own seedballs to take home and experiment with different seed dispersal methods.
Peter Pan: Uncover the treasure in the centre of Hyde Park and get involved in fun Peter Pan themed activities, from a pirate orienteering challenge to building a home for elves and fairies.
Life Underground: Explore life underground in the Royal Parks with various activities that include a minibeast hunt, creating clay animals and building a fox or badger den.
Register your interest for the Discovery Days at Hyde Park Learning Centre
Family Theatre in London Summer Holidays 2025
Here’s a list of what’s on for kids at London Theatres and outdoor theatre venues during the summer holidays in London 2025.
London Theatre Kids Week
1 – 31 August 2025
With the London Theatre Kids Week summer promotion, a child 17 and under goes free to selected West End shows when accompanied by an adult paying full price, plus an additional two children can attend for half price.
Kids Week tickets go on sale in June, with a wide variety of London musicals, plays, comedies and children’s shows to choose from. More details to come about this year’s London Theatre Kids Week!
Check latest updates for London Theatre’s Kids Week
Summer Holidays in London 2025 Map
I am pinning the top places in London for things to do during the school holidays in my “Summer Holidays in London 2025” Google Map Guide. For a direct link to the map to bookmark, click here. To explore the map, click on the door sign with an arrow just before the map title.
Read on for more things to do over the school holidays, from outdoor family theatre shows to inspiration for days trips outside of London.
More Summer in London Inspiration
Find more ideas for days out during the summer holidays in London with kids with our round-up posts and reviews.
Play Fountains and Padding Pools in London
The Best Play Fountains in London – find a spot to cool down at one of these public play fountains in central London
Read on for more ideas of where to cool down this summer in London at these free city playgrounds;
Dukes Meadows Chiswick Paddling Pool
Diana Memorial Playground Kensington
Water Play Areas at London Attractions
Discover more days out ideas with these reviews on top London attactions that have great water play areas and activities;
Family Day Out at London Wetland Centre Barnes
Children’s Garden at Kew Gardens
Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace
London Museum of Water and Steam with Kids
Museums in London for Kids
Top Museums in London for Kids – plan a visit to one of London’s top family-friendly museums
Read on for more family days out inspiration with our reviews on top museums in London for kids;
Family Day Out at the British Museum
Visiting the Horniman Museum and Gardens with Kids
Wonderlab at the Science Museum London
London Transport Museum with Kids
Day Out at the National Maritime Museum
Dino Snores for Kids at the Natural History Museum
Royal Air Force Museum London with Kids
Cutty Sark Activities for Kids
London Museum of Water and Steam with Kids
National Portrait Gallery London with Kids
Outdoor Attractions in London with Kids
Visiting Osterley Park National Trust with Kids
Gruffalo Adventure Trail at Horsenden Hill
Dinosaur Adventure Golf West London
Things to Do in St James’s Park London with Kids
Days Out in Summer Holidays
Check out these posts for more ideas for days out in the summer holidays in nearby Surrey and Kent.
Hobbledown Adventure Farm Park Epsom
Pick Your Own Farms near London
Garsons Pick Your Own Farm Esher
Day Trips from London with Kids
Find more inspiration for the summer holidays with these round-up posts with ideas for day trips from London.
West Wittering Beach West Sussex
Camber Sands Beach East Sussex
This post was updated on 7 March 2025 with family events, activities and theatre shows coming up during the London Summer Holidays 2025.
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