



10+ Rainy Day Activities in London for Kids
London has a wide range of indoor activities for families — from soft play centres and museums to arts venues and climbing walls. All venues here are fully or primarily indoors, making them reliable on wet days.
Museums(10)

Forty Hall Estate
★4.6Explore a Grade I Listed Jacobean Manor House set within 273 acres of historic gardens, parkland and medieval water gardens with family-friendly activities year-round.

The Wallace Collection
★4.8Explore world-class art, sculpture, arms and armour in a historic mansion with free admission and family-friendly activities.

National Portrait Gallery
★4.7Explore world-class portrait collections and contemporary exhibitions with free admission in London's iconic cultural institution.

Chiswick House and Gardens
★4.6Explore a 350-year-old historic house and sprawling gardens with free entry, family activities, and a vibrant community program set in beautiful West London.

Gunnersbury Park
★4.6Explore 72 hectares of Grade II* listed parkland with a museum housing 50,000 items, formal gardens, lakes, and free family activities in west London.
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City Parks(7)

Battersea Power Station
★4.6Explore a transformed iconic London landmark featuring 150+ shops, restaurants, bars, and attractions including The Chimney Lift, cinema, and exhibitions.

Oaks Park
★4.6Explore 33 hectares of diverse landscapes including woodlands, chalk meadows, and formal gardens with walking trails for all ages.

Shakespeare Walk Adventure Playground
★4.8Discover child-led adventure play in a vibrant community playground where kids aged 6-16 enjoy free outdoor activities, arts & crafts, and risk-managed independence.

Southwark Park
★4.6Explore 63 acres of riverside parkland with playgrounds, sports facilities, a contemporary art gallery, and a lakeside café in historic Bermondsey.

Swanley Park
★4.5Explore 60 acres of parkland with soft play, water attractions, battery cars, bouncy castles and multiple play areas for all ages.
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