{"id":2353,"date":"2026-06-24T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/events.loopla.com\/?p=2353"},"modified":"2026-06-24T18:40:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T17:40:00","slug":"whats-on-london-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/whats-on-london-kids","title":{"rendered":"Fun things to do with kids in London this July"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This guide reveals the best things to do with kids in London in July 2026. It covers free family activities, festivals, outdoor theatre and immersive experiences for all ages.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Updated 24 June 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know July is Britain&#8217;s joint-favourite month? (<a href=\"https:\/\/d3nkl3psvxxpe9.cloudfront.net\/documents\/InternalResults_161129_FavDayMonthSeason_W.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We personally love it for all the family activities that pop up across London. While researching our <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/london-loop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">newsletter for London parents<\/a>, we&#8217;ve already found 124 of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ll be sharing details for all of these with our subscribers each week throughout July. They&#8217;ll also hear about flash discounts and family-friendly pop-ups offering free treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But for our top 24 kids&#8217; activities in London this July, stay on this page. We&#8217;ve broken things down into categories to suit all ages and budgets. So if you&#8217;ve got an idea of the sort of family event you&#8217;re after, click below to jump ahead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#free\">What fun things can I do with kids in London for free?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#little-kids\">Where to take little kids in London this July<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#older-kids\">Where to take kids aged 7 and over in London this July<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#all-ages\">Activities in London for kids of all ages this July<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>At a glance: fun things to do with kids in London this July<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>For?<\/th><th>Loopla&#8217;s pick<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Tiny dancers<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/coramsfields.org\/event\/family-dance-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Dance Day at Coram&#8217;s Fields<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A free day out<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.royaldocks.london\/whats-on\/royal-docks-summer-splash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Royal Docks Summer Splash 2026<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Toddlers<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicorntheatre.com\/events\/whatever-the-weather\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Whatever the Weather<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Older kids<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/643072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luminiscence: Immersive concert<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Budding scientists<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/business\/garrick-theatre\/brainiac-live\/30669\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brainiac Live!<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>History fans<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrp.org.uk\/hampton-court-palace\/whats-on\/henry-viiis-joust\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Henry VIII&#8217;s Joust at Hampton Court Palace<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dino fun<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/business\/troubadour-wembley-park-theatre\/dinosaur-world-live\/31499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dinosaur World Live!<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Creative kids<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/canarywharf.com\/whats-on\/alfresco-arts-family-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canary Wharf Alfresco Arts<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A rainy day<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/house-of-dreamers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House of Dreamers<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outdoor activity<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kew.org\/kew-gardens\/whats-on\/theatre-on-kew-the-wind-in-the-willows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Theatre on Kew: The Wind in the Willows<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"free\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What fun things can I do with kids in London for free?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This section reveals the best free things to do with kids in London this July, from craft activities to open-air festivals. Some you need to book. Others are drop-in only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Open House at BST Hyde Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WEST-END-KIDS-Fun-things-to-do-in-London-2026-under-300kb-1024x547.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WEST-END-KIDS-Fun-things-to-do-in-London-2026-under-300kb-1024x547.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WEST-END-KIDS-Fun-things-to-do-in-London-2026-under-300kb-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WEST-END-KIDS-Fun-things-to-do-in-London-2026-under-300kb-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WEST-END-KIDS-Fun-things-to-do-in-London-2026-under-300kb-1536x821.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WEST-END-KIDS-Fun-things-to-do-in-London-2026-under-300kb.jpg 1636w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalparks.org.uk\/whats-on\/bst-hyde-park-open-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Open House<\/a> is the free bit of BST Hyde Park. It takes place on weekdays, when the festival site opens between the big paid concerts. Many of the shows and activities on the Open House schedule are for families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For 2026, acts such as Chickenshed, MC Grammar and West End Kids will perform. It&#8217;s a great, budget-friendly outdoor activity, especially for families with kids looking for their first festival experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Monday 29 June to Thursday 9 July 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Hyde Park, W2<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalparks.org.uk\/whats-on\/bst-hyde-park-open-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Canary Wharf Alfresco Arts Family Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Canary Wharf&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/canarywharf.com\/whats-on\/alfresco-arts-family-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alfresco Arts<\/a> is a series of free creative activities for kids. It takes place on selected weekends from June to August, mostly in the Crossrail Place Roof Garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many, Canary Wharf brings to mind suits and skyscrapers. But it&#8217;s actually a much better family day out than you might think in summer. Jubilee Park is an interesting green space to explore. You can also catch outdoor cinema in Canada Square Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Selected weekends till Saturday 15 August 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Crossrail Place Roof Garden and Jubilee Park, E14<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/canarywharf.com\/whats-on\/alfresco-arts-family-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Young V&amp;A Summer Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vam.ac.uk\/event\/N5eWzqxkQz\/summer-festival-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Young V&amp;A Summer Festival<\/a> is a free family celebration for the museum&#8217;s 3rd birthday. The event will involve family-friendly performances and creative activities across the museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In one afternoon, kids will be able to see circus acts, a Bollywood dance show and make friendship bracelets. All of it is free and drop-in, so there&#8217;s no need to book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Young V&amp;A is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/london-museums-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best free museums in London for kids<\/a>. It was just named the winner of the Council of Europe Museum Prize 2026, in fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 4 July 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Young V&amp;A, Bethnal Green, E2<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vam.ac.uk\/event\/N5eWzqxkQz\/summer-festival-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Family Dance Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coram&#8217;s Fields&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/coramsfields.org\/event\/family-dance-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Dance Day<\/a> is a free day of dance performances and activities for children under 12 and their families. The line-up includes BUGS!, where giant insects come to life through dance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There will also be a magical dance show inspired by children&#8217;s books called Prisma. Lastly, No Sugar No Milk will combine physical theatre, martial arts and circus stunts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coram&#8217;s Fields describe the event as &#8220;London&#8217;s most exciting family dance event of the year&#8221;. Considering all of the above, we might have to agree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 18 July 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> Families with children under 12<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Coram&#8217;s Fields, WC1N<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/coramsfields.org\/event\/family-dance-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Royal Docks Summer Splash 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Summer-Splash-Fun-Things-to-do-in-London-with-kids-under-300kb-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Summer-Splash-Fun-Things-to-do-in-London-with-kids-under-300kb-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Summer-Splash-Fun-Things-to-do-in-London-with-kids-under-300kb-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Summer-Splash-Fun-Things-to-do-in-London-with-kids-under-300kb-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Summer-Splash-Fun-Things-to-do-in-London-with-kids-under-300kb.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.royaldocks.london\/whats-on\/royal-docks-summer-splash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Royal Docks Summer Splash<\/a> is London&#8217;s free open-water lido at Royal Victoria Dock. It has lifeguards to supervise swimming, sandpits, deckchairs, sun-safe areas and free family activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This might be as close as you can get to a trip to the beach without leaving the city. Where else in London can kids build sandcastles and splash around in one afternoon?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Friday 24 July to Sunday 16 August 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Royal Victoria Dock, E16<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royaldocks.london\/whats-on\/royal-docks-summer-splash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Splash around in Southbank&#8217;s Appearing Rooms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southbankcentre.co.uk\/activity\/jeppe-hein-appearing-rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jeppe Hein&#8217;s water-wall fountain<\/a> is back at the Southbank Centre, having returned nearly every summer since 2007.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jets shoot up to form square rooms made of water, then vanish and re-form elsewhere as kids dart in and out. When the sun is out, it&#8217;s a free, refreshing thing to do with kids following more cultural activities on the South Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> From Wednesday 17 June, all summer<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Southbank Centre, SE1<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.southbankcentre.co.uk\/activity\/jeppe-hein-appearing-rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wimbledon on the Canal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/wimbledon-everyman-1024x556.jpg\" alt=\"A photo showing Wimbledon on the Canal at King's Cross, one of many fun things to do with kids in London in July 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/wimbledon-everyman-1024x556.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/wimbledon-everyman-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/wimbledon-everyman-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/wimbledon-everyman-1536x834.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/wimbledon-everyman.jpg 1571w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyman will be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everymancinema.com\/everyman-on-the-canal-at-kings-cross\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">screening Wimbledon matches live<\/a> on the canal by King&#8217;s Cross&#8217;s Granary Square. This is part of their wider Everyman on the Canal series, featuring films like <em>Grease<\/em> and <em>Paddington in Peru<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> From Monday 29 June to  Sunday 12 July 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Granary Square, King&#8217;s Cross, N1<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everymancinema.com\/everyman-on-the-canal-at-kings-cross\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"little-kids\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to take little kids in London this July<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This section reveals the best places to take little kids in London this July. It covers toddler theatre, sensory play and a role-play town for under-6s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more options, see our guides to the <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/things-to-do-toddlers-london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best things to do with toddlers in London<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/london-shows-for-toddlers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best London theatre shows for toddlers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Whatever the Weather<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicorntheatre.com\/events\/whatever-the-weather\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Whatever the Weather<\/a> is an immersive play experience for young children to learn about weather. It was created by award-nominated theatre designers and local families. In 45-minute sessions, kids can wear a cloud, dance in a snowstorm, build an ice castle or bask in the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To us, this sounds like a great first visit to a theatre for toddlers or younger kids. Rather than sitting still for a whole show, they get to follow their natural curiosity through hands-on play. The Unicorn is also one of our favourite venues to see shows with younger kids. It&#8217;s just across the river from the Tower of London if you&#8217;re planning a day of family fun in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Friday 3 July to Sunday 16 August 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 0 to 7 years<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Unicorn Theatre, SE1<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Tickets from \u00a35.50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unicorntheatre.com\/events\/whatever-the-weather\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Luna Loves London<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discover.org.uk\/event\/luna-loves-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luna Loves London<\/a> is an immersive play experience based on the Luna Loves books by Joseph Coelho and Fiona Lumbers. It lasts 50 minutes, during which you&#8217;ll explore the more kid-friendly London of the Luna books. For example, there is a library with a huge story book to climb inside and a gallery where you can touch all the art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Discover-childrens-story-centre-london-under-300kb-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Discover-childrens-story-centre-london-under-300kb-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Discover-childrens-story-centre-london-under-300kb-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Discover-childrens-story-centre-london-under-300kb-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Discover-childrens-story-centre-london-under-300kb-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Discover-childrens-story-centre-london-under-300kb.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Discover Children&#8217;s Story Centre just reopened after a four-month makeover. Kids&#8217; activities like Luna Loves London remind us why we missed it so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 25 July to Sunday 6 September 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 0 to 8 years<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Discover Children&#8217;s Story Centre, E15<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u00a35.50 (plus entry, from \u00a311.00)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/discover.org.uk\/event\/luna-loves-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dinosaur World Live!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Dinosaur-live-fun-things-to-do-with-kids-london-under-300kb.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Dinosaur-live-fun-things-to-do-with-kids-london-under-300kb.jpg 500w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Dinosaur-live-fun-things-to-do-with-kids-london-under-300kb-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/business\/troubadour-wembley-park-theatre\/dinosaur-world-live\/31499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dinosaur World Live!<\/a> is an Olivier Award-winning, interactive family show with lifelike dinosaur puppets. Over 50 minutes, kids get to see Triceratops, a Tyrannosaurus Rex and more. There&#8217;s also a 15-minute meet and greet after the show where kids can make friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For parents with kids in their dinosaur phase, this show is an easy win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Tuesday 28 July to Sunday 6 September 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 3 to 10 years<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, HA9<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Tickets from \u00a312<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/business\/troubadour-wembley-park-theatre\/dinosaur-world-live\/31499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Enormous Crocodile<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/business\/lyric-hammersmith\/roald-dahl-s-the-enormous-crocodile\/31254\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Enormous Crocodile<\/a> is a family musical based on Roald Dahl&#8217;s book. The 55-minute show follows a greedy crocodile as he creeps through the jungle looking for children to eat. It features puppets, songs and plenty of animal characters that younger kids will be drawn to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crocodile itself is a bumbling, pantomime-style villain whose plan is played for silliness rather than scares. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/theatre\/the-enormous-crocodile-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time Out<\/a> in fact saw the show&#8217;s lack of &#8220;dark streak&#8221; as a flaw. But if you&#8217;re looking for a softer-edged introduction to Dahl, this is probably what you want. The puppets were widely praised, though, as the villainous croc assembles and disassembles to take on new dastardly disguises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Tuesday 28 July to Saturday 22 August 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 3 to 12 years<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Lyric Hammersmith, W6<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Tickets from \u00a310 (with limited time offer)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/business\/lyric-hammersmith\/roald-dahl-s-the-enormous-crocodile\/31254\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Free kids&#8217; activities in London for 0 to 6 years<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>What?<\/th><th>When?<\/th><th>Where?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.royaldocks.london\/whats-on\/royal-docks-summer-splash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Royal Docks Summer Splash<\/a><\/td><td>24 July to 16 August<\/td><td>Royal Victoria Dock, E16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vam.ac.uk\/event\/N5eWzqxkQz\/summer-festival-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Young V&amp;A Summer Festival<\/a><\/td><td>4 July<\/td><td>Young V&amp;A, Bethnal Green, E2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/coramsfields.org\/event\/family-dance-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Dance Day<\/a><\/td><td>18 July<\/td><td>Coram&#8217;s Fields, WC1N<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/canarywharf.com\/whats-on\/alfresco-arts-family-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canary Wharf Alfresco Arts<\/a><\/td><td>Selected weekends to 15 August<\/td><td>Crossrail Place Roof Garden, E14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalparks.org.uk\/whats-on\/bst-hyde-park-open-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Open House at BST Hyde Park<\/a><\/td><td>29 June to 9 July<\/td><td>Hyde Park, W2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southbankcentre.co.uk\/activity\/jeppe-hein-appearing-rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southbank Appearing Rooms<\/a><\/td><td>From 17 June, all summer<\/td><td>Southbank Centre, SE1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"older-kids\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to take kids aged 7 and over in London this July<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In London this July, kids aged 7 and over have science shows, outdoor Shakespeare and Tudor jousting to enjoy. Each activity below suits older children and tweens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Brainiac Live!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/business\/garrick-theatre\/brainiac-live\/30669\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brainiac Live!<\/a> is an Olivier Award-winning family science show based on the TV series. It brings big experiments to the stage. The young audience gets to see things like liquid nitrogen clouds, vortex smoke rings and exploding hydrogen balloons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other words, it&#8217;s one of the most fun science lessons you can treat your kid to in London. You won&#8217;t have to clean up any of the mess they make over the one-hour show, either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Sunday 26 July to Sunday 30 August 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 5 to 14 years<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Garrick Theatre, WC2H<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Tickets from \u00a325.37<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/business\/garrick-theatre\/brainiac-live\/30669\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>East London Shakespeare Festival: A Midsummer Night&#8217;s Dream<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/midsummer-nights-dream-elsf-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A photo from the East London Shakespeare Festival's A Midsummer Night's Dream, one of many fun things to do with kids in London this July\" class=\"wp-image-9145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/midsummer-nights-dream-elsf-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/midsummer-nights-dream-elsf-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/midsummer-nights-dream-elsf-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/midsummer-nights-dream-elsf-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/midsummer-nights-dream-elsf-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">East London Shakespeare Festival&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elsf.uk\/productions\/a-midsummer-nights-dream-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Midsummer Night&#8217;s Dream<\/a> is a family-friendly version of Shakespeare&#8217;s comedy. For 2026, it will tour parks and open spaces across London and Kent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Midsummer Night&#8217;s Dream is one of Shakespeare&#8217;s most magical and funniest plays. This adaptation will have slapstick, songs and plenty of audience participation, so kids don&#8217;t get bored. We recommend bringing chairs or a blanket, as seats aren&#8217;t provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> 5 June to 23 August 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Various London parks<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Varies by venue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elsf.uk\/productions\/a-midsummer-nights-dream-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Luminiscence: Immersive concert<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/643072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luminiscence<\/a> is a 50-minute immersive concert that floods Westminster Cathedral with a musical light show. The 360\u00b0 video projection means the light and colour cover the windows, walls, pillars and ceiling of the cathedral. The show itself tells the story of London and is voiced by actor Hugh Bonneville. Younger audiences and families may recognise his voice from Paddington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend this for older kids, especially those into history. Westminster Cathedral by itself is an awe-inspiring venue. It&#8217;s also perhaps a bit overlooked in our opinion, thanks to major attractions nearby like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Thursday 2 July to Saturday 26 September 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Westminster Cathedral, SW1P<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Tickets from \u00a332.50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/643072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Henry VIII&#8217;s Joust at Hampton Court Palace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrp.org.uk\/hampton-court-palace\/whats-on\/henry-viiis-joust\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Henry VIII&#8217;s Joust<\/a> is a Tudor tournament at Hampton Court Palace. It&#8217;s set to feature knights on horses, falconry and royal drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In general, Hampton Court Palace is one of the best places near London to make history feel real for kids. Pair the jousting with their Magic Garden, where kids can storm battlements and see mythical beasts, and you get a day out they&#8217;ll talk about for ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 11 to Sunday 12 July and Saturday 18 to Sunday 19 July 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Hampton Court Palace, KT8<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free with palace entry (from \u00a314.50)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hrp.org.uk\/hampton-court-palace\/whats-on\/henry-viiis-joust\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dog Man: The Musical<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/business\/southbank-centre\/dog-man-the-musical\/30366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dog Man: The Musical<\/a> is a family show based on Dav Pilkey&#8217;s bestselling books. It follows George and Harold as they try to make a musical about a part-dog, part-man police officer who loves fighting crime and chewing furniture. Beyond songs, the musical will have slapstick comedy and plenty of comic-book chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For kids who already love the books, this show is exciting news. It was created in 2019 but this is the first time it&#8217;s come to Europe. The Southbank Centre is also a great family day out. Nearby you have plenty of riverside food spots and major attractions like the London Eye and Big Ben.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Wednesday 29 July to Sunday 16 August 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 5 to 12 years<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Southbank Centre, SE1<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Tickets from \u00a332.50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/business\/southbank-centre\/dog-man-the-musical\/30366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DroneArt Show: Harry Potter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/656784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DroneArt: Harry Potter<\/a> is an outdoor night-time drone show inspired by the films. More than 1,200 drones will fly above the audience, creating scenes from the films in the sky. The show also uses music from the original soundtracks, with key moments performed by a live electric violinist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Harry Potter fans, this show is a good reason to let the kids stay up late this summer. That said, the 9.30pm start time and its location at Kempton Park Racecourse probably rule it out for some families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Friday 31 July to Saturday 1 August 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Kempton Park Racecourse, TW16<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Tickets from \u00a327.40<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/656784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Horrible Science at London Zoo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.londonzoo.org\/plan-your-visit\/events\/horrible-science-london-zoo-summer-family-fun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Horrible Science at London Zoo<\/a> is an interactive trail with an outdoor comedy show. Kids will meet time-travelling scientists and make hands-on discoveries while exploring the zoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Horrible Science comedy show takes place on the Main Lawns, where scientists from the past try to bring extinct animals back to life. London Zoo often puts on trails like this. For grown-ups, the beauty of them is you won&#8217;t spend your whole visit staring at a map. Just let your little explorer lead the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 18 July to Wednesday 2 September 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> London Zoo, NW1<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Included with zoo entry (from \u00a322.20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.londonzoo.org\/plan-your-visit\/events\/horrible-science-london-zoo-summer-family-fun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Free kids&#8217; activities in London for 7 years and over<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>What?<\/th><th>When?<\/th><th>Where?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.royaldocks.london\/whats-on\/royal-docks-summer-splash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Royal Docks Summer Splash<\/a><\/td><td>24 July to 16 August<\/td><td>Royal Victoria Dock, E16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vam.ac.uk\/event\/N5eWzqxkQz\/summer-festival-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Young V&amp;A Summer Festival<\/a><\/td><td>4 July<\/td><td>Young V&amp;A, Bethnal Green, E2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/coramsfields.org\/event\/family-dance-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Dance Day<\/a><\/td><td>18 July<\/td><td>Coram&#8217;s Fields, WC1N<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/canarywharf.com\/whats-on\/alfresco-arts-family-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canary Wharf Alfresco Arts<\/a><\/td><td>Selected weekends to 15 August<\/td><td>Crossrail Place Roof Garden, E14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalparks.org.uk\/whats-on\/bst-hyde-park-open-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Open House at BST Hyde Park<\/a><\/td><td>29 June to 9 July<\/td><td>Hyde Park, W2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southbankcentre.co.uk\/activity\/jeppe-hein-appearing-rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southbank Appearing Rooms<\/a><\/td><td>From 17 June, all summer<\/td><td>Southbank Centre, SE1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.everymancinema.com\/everyman-on-the-canal-at-kings-cross\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wimbledon on the Canal<\/a><\/td><td>From 29 June<\/td><td>Granary Square, King&#8217;s Cross, N1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"all-ages\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Activities in London for kids of all ages this July<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These activities suit kids of all ages in London this July, including a Disney exhibition and a puppet festival. They work for toddlers and their older siblings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Theatre on Kew: The Wind in the Willows<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/wind-in-the-willows-kids-activity1-under-300kb-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/wind-in-the-willows-kids-activity1-under-300kb-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/wind-in-the-willows-kids-activity1-under-300kb-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/wind-in-the-willows-kids-activity1-under-300kb-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/wind-in-the-willows-kids-activity1-under-300kb-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/wind-in-the-willows-kids-activity1-under-300kb.jpg 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Theatre on Kew&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kew.org\/kew-gardens\/whats-on\/theatre-on-kew-the-wind-in-the-willows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Wind in the Willows<\/a> is an outdoor family show by Kew&#8217;s lake. It&#8217;s interactive, so kids can sing along and join in with the panto-style comedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Could there be a better setting to join Ratty, Mole and Toad&#8217;s riverbank adventure? Your ticket also includes entry to Kew Gardens. With certain time slots for adults, this alone costs more than the cheapest The Wind in the Willows tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Selected dates from Saturday 18 July to Sunday 23 August 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, TW9<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Tickets from \u00a320.90 (includes Kew Gardens entry)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kew.org\/kew-gardens\/whats-on\/theatre-on-kew-the-wind-in-the-willows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Disney&#8217;s The Lion King Exhibition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The magic of The Lion King&#8217;s West End show is on display at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.londonzoo.org\/plan-your-visit\/events\/disneys-lion-king-exhibition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">London Zoo<\/a> through the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kids can stand inches from Rafiki, Zazu and the giant Mufasa mask, close enough that you can see all the stitches and feathers. Afterwards, you can also compare them to real lions elsewhere in the zoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Until Monday 31 August 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> London Zoo, NW1<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Included with zoo entry (kids from \u00a322.20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.londonzoo.org\/plan-your-visit\/events\/disneys-lion-king-exhibition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>House of Dreamers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/house-of-dreamers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House of Dreamers<\/a> is an immersive exhibition at Immerse LDN. The walk-through takes families through sixteen separate dream worlds. In less than a couple of hours, kids can see an enchanted forest, cloudscapes and a hall of magic mirrors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Opens Wednesday 1 July 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Immerse LDN, E16<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Kids&#8217; tickets from \u00a323.90<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/house-of-dreamers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Little Angel Theatre Children&#8217;s Puppet Festival 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littleangeltheatre.com\/little-angel-theatre-childrens-puppet-festival-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Little Angel Theatre Children&#8217;s Puppet Festival 2026<\/a> is a month-long festival of puppet shows and family workshops. It&#8217;s part of Little Angel Theatre&#8217;s 65th birthday celebrations. The line-up includes the world premiere of The Sorcerer&#8217;s Apprentice, a new marionette show created by the award-winning Olivier Hymans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Little Angel Theatre is a magical place to introduce little ones to theatre. If you&#8217;re anywhere near the Islington area, we recommend you visit. As Time Out said, the place is an &#8220;icon of North London childhood.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Tuesday 28 July to Sunday 30 August 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> Varies by show<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Little Angel Theatre and Little Angel Studios, N1<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Adults \u00a315.50, kids \u00a313.50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littleangeltheatre.com\/little-angel-theatre-childrens-puppet-festival-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Uptown Festival&#8217;s Neighbourhood on Blackheath 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/neighbourhood.uptownfestival.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Neighbourhood on Blackheath<\/a> is a family-friendly music festival on Blackheath. You have to buy a ticket, but get most of it back in the form of a voucher to spend inside. The 2026 event will have tribute acts for the likes of K-Pop Demon Hunters and ABBA. Other attractions include bouncy castles, soft play, crazy golf, dodgems, a mirror maze and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of capacity limits, they&#8217;ve introduced tickets this year. That means, considering the voucher you get back, you essentially pay a \u00a33.75 entry fee to book online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still, few family festivals we&#8217;ve seen offer as much value as Neighbourhood on Blackheath. Greenwich is also one of the best parts of London to take kids. Just north of Blackheath you have Greenwich Park, Cutty Sark and the National Maritime Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Sunday 26 July 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Blackheath, SE3<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Kids from \u00a311.75 (though this includes a booking fee and an \u00a38 voucher to spend at the festival)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/neighbourhood.uptownfestival.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kaleidoscope Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kaleidoscope Festival is a one-day music, comedy and arts festival at Alexandra Palace Park. The 2026 line-up includes Rudimental, Groove Armada, Russell Kane and a dedicated family area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The family area at <a href=\"https:\/\/kaleidoscope-festival.com\/line-up\/families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kaleidoscope<\/a> is a mini festival within a festival. Along with (arguably) London&#8217;s best views, you get to enjoy silly science, disco yoga and the world&#8217;s tallest bubbleologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 11 July 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Alexandra Palace, N22<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Tickets from \u00a313.33 (under-16s must be with an adult over 21)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kaleidoscope-festival.com\/line-up\/families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common questions about things to do with kids in London<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1782312646896\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Which part of London is best for kids?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>One of the best parts of London for kids is Greenwich. It has Greenwich Park, the Cutty Sark and the National Maritime Museum all close together. In July 2026, there will also be a family festival called Neighbourhood on Blackheath.<\/p>\n<p>The South Bank is the best part of London for kids if you want lots of major attractions in one area. Within a short riverside walk you have the London Eye, Big Ben and the Southbank Centre.<\/p>\n<p>The Tower of London was the most visited paid attraction in the UK in 2025. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alva.org.uk\/details.cfm?p=423\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>) You can pair a family trip there with a show at the Unicorn Theatre, just across the bridge.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1782312670145\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are some free museums in London?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>One of the best free London museums for kids is the Young V&amp;A in Bethnal Green. It won the Council of Europe Museum Prize 2026. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.museumsassociation.org\/museums-journal\/news\/2025\/12\/young-va-wins-european-museum-prize\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>) This July, the Young V&amp;A also hosts a free Summer Festival of circus, dance and craft for its third birthday.<\/p>\n<p>The Natural History Museum, Science Museum and British Museum are also free to enter, though some special exhibitions are ticketed.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1782312701565\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What can I do with a 4 year old in London?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In London this July, a 4 year old can enjoy Whatever the Weather, a play experience at the Unicorn Theatre where they &#8220;wear&#8221; clouds and build ice castles. At the Story Centre in Stratford, Luna Loves London turns a story book into a whole city to explore. In terms of shows, Dinosaur World Live! brings lifelike dinosaur puppets to the stage. Many of the shows at Little Angel Theatre&#8217;s puppet festival are suitable for 4 year olds, too.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1782312721740\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What&#8217;s the best free family event in London this July?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>One of the best free family events in London this July is Royal Docks Summer Splash, the city&#8217;s free open-water lido at Royal Victoria Dock. Kids can swim under lifeguard supervision, build sandcastles and join free family activities. Other strong free options include Family Dance Day at Coram&#8217;s Fields and the Young V&amp;A Summer Festival.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1782312737717\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How do I find more kids&#8217; activities in London?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>To find more kids&#8217; activities in London <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">search Loopla by date, age and location<\/a>. New classes, shows and events are added all the time. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/london-loop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sign up to our weekly newsletter for parents<\/a>, where we round up what&#8217;s on, plus flash discounts and free family pop-ups.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>References<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>YouGov, <em>Favourite Day, Month &amp; Season<\/em> (survey of 1,624 GB adults, 28\u201329 November 2016). <a href=\"https:\/\/d3nkl3psvxxpe9.cloudfront.net\/documents\/InternalResults_161129_FavDayMonthSeason_W.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View source<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ALVA (Association of Leading Visitor Attractions), <em>2025 Visitor Figures<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alva.org.uk\/details.cfm?p=423\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View source<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Museums Association, \u201cYoung V&amp;A wins European museum prize\u201d, 3 December 2025. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museumsassociation.org\/museums-journal\/news\/2025\/12\/young-va-wins-european-museum-prize\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View source<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to save time and money, without missing out on magical family experiences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer is a great time to make wonderful family memories, but it can also be a lot of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sorting through what is worth your time and money is half the battle. Loopla&#8217;s weekly newsletter for London parents does the legwork for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every week, our 30,000 subscribers get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Family-friendly deals and discounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details for around 10 free family events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A heads-up on popular events we think might sell out fast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2728 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/london-loop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Subscribe to the Loopla newsletter here or below<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This guide reveals the best things to do with kids in London in July 2026. 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