London

[di5ney]

Hi, can anyone recommend any free things to do in london with kids? My kids are 2 & 8 and looking for a cheap day out. Preferably outdoors. We have done st james park several times along with buckingham palace, london eye, shrek & sealife aquarium.

Thanks!

[ScoopsAhoy]

Have you been to Crystal place to see the dinosaurs?
It’s a shame they repainted them as when I was little they were all bright colours but now they’re more “natural”.
Nice park though.

[di5ney]

No i havent been there. Thanks

[bex272]

I have a list but my children are a bit older, not all outside, all free but some need booking in advance


Sky garden
South bank
Canary Wharf mini golf (also have outdoor cinema some days)
Skate lessons at house of Vans
Diana memorial park
National army museum
Science museum
Natural history museum
Art trails - Elmer elephant art trail or Corgi art trail

Bex

[mskitty]

Not free but very reasonable are the Uber Boats along the Thames. You get to see so much. If you get off at the O2 you can then take the Skyline across the Thames again for a small cost

[JAF]

Not outside but one for the long list - the Museum of London Docklands is fascinating for all ages and covers the history of the London docks.

[Floridafan]

Not free but an excellent day out is Paradise Park in Broxbourne. It’s a great place for dinosaurs (reminded us of Universal) and they have a zoo as well as a splash pool. They have plenty of picnic areas and they are a full day. Visit London have 31 free things to do with kids if that helps?

[cartoonp]

Skyline very cheap
Shard is free to get in and just buy a cheap drink nice view of London
Have a walk long the themes nice walk

[ScoopsAhoy]

Originally Posted by cartoonp

Skyline very cheap
Shard is free to get in and just buy a cheap drink nice view of London
Have a walk long the themes nice walk

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I may have misunderstood you but the Shard isn’t free to go up.
Might you be thinking of the sky garden?

[duchy]

The Time Out website is great for freebie events in London, also if you (or someone you know) has Sky there’s often free tickets on the My Sky app under the VIP section.