{"id":9432,"date":"2026-10-28T12:01:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T12:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/?p=9432"},"modified":"2026-10-28T12:21:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T12:21:08","slug":"things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-in-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-in-november","title":{"rendered":"59 fun things to do with kids in London in November 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This guide covers fun things to do with kids in London in November 2026. Loopla reviewed over 170 activities to find the best family outings, free events and Christmas experiences for children of all ages.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When planning things to do with kids in London in November, it pays to have some rainy day activities in your pocket. To help you on that front, we put lots of them in this guide to family activities in November 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, November is also the month where most Christmas light switch-ons take place. For this reason, we also find outdoor activities like after-dark city exploration come into their own this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/christmas-lights-south-bank-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-1024x677.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas lights in the trees along London's South Bank, near the Oxo Tower, one of many fun things to do with kids in London\" class=\"wp-image-9440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/christmas-lights-south-bank-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-1024x677.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/christmas-lights-south-bank-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/christmas-lights-south-bank-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-767x507.jpg 767w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/christmas-lights-south-bank-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-1536x1015.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/christmas-lights-south-bank-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london.jpg 1634w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Loopla is run by London-based parents with kids ranging from teens to tots. In fact one of the dads on the team has a little one who celebrates her very first birthday this November!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every week, we search for things to do with kids in London for our newsletter (sign up to our <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/london-loop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weekly newsletter for London parents<\/a> to hear about them first, plus special offers and pop-ups).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In November, we&#8217;ve found 178 events for kids so far. We know that&#8217;s way too many to expect you to sift through, so we picked out 59 favourites and broke them into these categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#free\">Free things to do with kids in London in November 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#paid\">Paid things to do with kids in London in November 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#rainy-day\">Rainy day activities to do with kids in London in November 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We left out fireworks displays as we have a separate guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/fireworks-displays-london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bonfire Night in London<\/a> with kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Likewise, we have a whole page dedicated to <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/london-shows-for-toddlers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">toddler theatre shows in London<\/a> if that&#8217;s the kind of activity you&#8217;re looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lastly, we suggest visiting our category page for <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/category\/childrens-christmas-activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">children&#8217;s Christmas activities<\/a> for events you can book right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Otherwise, keep scrolling for all 59 of our favourite things to do with kids in London in November 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><!-- ==================== FREE SECTION ==================== --><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"free\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Free things to do with kids in London during November 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Free things to do with kids in London this November include the opening of the new London Museum. Teens can also step inside a free Hunger Games experience at Westfield London. This section covers Christmas light switch-ons, storytelling sessions and a lantern parade too, from Covent Garden to Greenwich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Best for?<\/th><th>Loopla&#8217;s pick<\/th><th>Why?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Toddlers<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npg.org.uk\/whatson\/event-root\/little-explorers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Portrait Gallery Little Explorers<\/a><\/td><td>Free 30-minute sessions for under-5s, with stories, songs and activities inspired by the people in the portraits.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kids<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/events.bl.uk\/events\/family-workshop-little-miss-marple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Little Miss Marple at the British Library<\/a><\/td><td>Mr Men and Little Miss meet Agatha Christie. Mini sleuths solve a mystery, sing along and create their own backdrops.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Teens<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westfield.com\/en\/united-kingdom\/london\/the-hunger-games-the-capitol-experience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Hunger Games: The Capitol Experience<\/a><\/td><td>A free walk-through of the Capitol ahead of the new film. It ends with a sneak-peek clip you can only see here.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The whole family<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.londonmuseum.org.uk\/smithfield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">London Museum<\/a><\/td><td>London&#8217;s newest museum opens on 28 November in Smithfield&#8217;s historic market buildings, and it&#8217;s free to visit.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A unique day out<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/greenwichmarket.london\/events\/detail\/lantern-parade-christmas-lights-switch-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Greenwich Lantern Parade<\/a><\/td><td>Local schoolchildren carry handmade lanterns past the Cutty Sark before the Christmas lights switch-on event.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pokemon-space-trail\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pok\u00e9mon Space Trail<\/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\/09\/pokemon-space-trail-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The Pokemon Space Trail at the Science Museum, one of many fun things to do with kids in London\" class=\"wp-image-9353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pokemon-space-trail-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pokemon-space-trail-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pokemon-space-trail-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pokemon-space-trail-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pokemon-space-trail-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier this year, a Pikachu toy spent 67 days aboard the International Space Station. Now the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencemuseum.org.uk\/see-and-do\/pokemon-space-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Science Museum<\/a> has launched a free trail that teaches kids about space using Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kids can explore the Pok\u00e9mon Space Trail by grabbing a map in the Energy Hall, which will lead them to stops across nine galleries. Along the way, they learn about European Space Agency (ESA) missions and how some Pok\u00e9mon connect to space. Pok\u00e9mon GO players also have Astronaut Pikachu to catch in raids at the 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> Until Sunday 3 January 2027<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Science Museum, SW7<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<\/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.sciencemuseum.org.uk\/see-and-do\/pokemon-space-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Hunger Games: The Capitol Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hunger Games fans have maybe November&#8217;s most exciting free family event to look forward to. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westfield.com\/en\/united-kingdom\/london\/the-hunger-games-the-capitol-experience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Capitol Experience<\/a> is a portal to Panem, with a Cornucopia installation to explore before you venture into the Hex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 30-minute experience then ends with a world-exclusive clip from the new film.<\/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 23 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Westfield London, W12<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> Best for 12 years+<\/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.westfield.com\/en\/united-kingdom\/london\/the-hunger-games-the-capitol-experience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Little Miss Marple at the British Library<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Little Miss Marple blends Mr Men and Agatha Christie in this free family workshop at the <a href=\"https:\/\/events.bl.uk\/events\/family-workshop-little-miss-marple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">British Library<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Storyteller Vanessa Woolf shares a cosy Little Miss Marple mystery for mini sleuths to help solve. There&#8217;s also plenty of singing and drawing for kids to enjoy while doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Afterwards, kids get to use colour and texture to create backdrops inspired by the Little Miss Marple book&#8217;s illustrations. The workshop is free, but you need to book.<\/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 7 November 2026 (10.30am, 12.30pm + 2.30pm)<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> British Library, NW1<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 4 to 7 years<\/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:\/\/events.bl.uk\/events\/family-workshop-little-miss-marple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Hill Garden and Pergola<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hill-garden-and-pergola-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-1024x449.jpg\" alt=\"Autumn leaves around the Hill Garden and Pergola on Hampstead Heath, one of many fun things to do with kids in London\n\" class=\"wp-image-9437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hill-garden-and-pergola-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-1024x449.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hill-garden-and-pergola-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hill-garden-and-pergola-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-767x336.jpg 767w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hill-garden-and-pergola-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-1536x673.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hill-garden-and-pergola-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london.jpg 1917w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you can get to the <a href=\"https:\/\/cityoflondon.gov.uk\/things-to-do\/green-spaces\/hampstead-heath\/where-to-go-at-hampstead-heath\/hill-garden-and-pergola\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hill Garden and Pergola<\/a> near Golders Green while the leaves are still falling it&#8217;s one of our favourite places to explore in autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The area is a small pocket of beautiful gardens and walkways on the north-western edge of Hampstead Heath. It&#8217;s so scenic that on previous visits we&#8217;ve witnessed not one but two proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The one catch is that it&#8217;s not very buggy friendly, as you can only get up to the walkways via narrow staircases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/golders-hill-park-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-853x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A dad and baby looking at ducks on the pond in Golders Hill Park, one of many fun things to do with kids in London\n\" class=\"wp-image-9438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/golders-hill-park-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-853x1024.jpg 853w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/golders-hill-park-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/golders-hill-park-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-768x921.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/golders-hill-park-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-1280x1536.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/golders-hill-park-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nearby Golders Hill Park has a playground, duck pond and free mini zoo. At this time of year, though, you may find most of the animals are hidden away.<\/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> Open daily from 8.30am (closes at 3pm from 16 November)<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Hill Garden and Pergola, Hampstead Heath, NW3<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<\/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:\/\/cityoflondon.gov.uk\/things-to-do\/green-spaces\/hampstead-heath\/where-to-go-at-hampstead-heath\/hill-garden-and-pergola\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Covent Garden Christmas lights switch-on<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coventgarden.london\/experience\/christmas-in-covent-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Covent Garden<\/a> switches on its Christmas lights on Thursday 12 November, but that&#8217;s just the start of its seven-week Theatre of Christmas extravaganza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over 300,000 lights will sparkle across the neighbourhood, and the gold bells and baubles will return to the Market Building. A 50ft Norwegian spruce also goes up on the West Piazza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside, look out for a forest of Christmas trees inspired by West End shows, from Mamma Mia! to SIX. Every Thursday after that, you can enjoy late-night shopping and surprise performances too.<\/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 Thursday 12 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Covent Garden, WC2<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<\/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.coventgarden.london\/experience\/christmas-in-covent-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>National Portrait Gallery Little Explorers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Little Explorers is a free monthly session for under-5s at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npg.org.uk\/whatson\/event-root\/little-explorers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Portrait Gallery<\/a>. It introduces little ones to the world&#8217;s biggest collection of portraits through stories, songs and creative activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sessions are run by storytellers and artists, who are great at getting kids interested in the people in the portraits. Each session lasts about 30 minutes, suiting short toddler attention spans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets are free but you do need to book them. They go on sale three weeks before each session. Each booking covers your toddler and up to two adults.<\/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 18 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> National Portrait Gallery, WC2H<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 2 years and up<\/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.npg.org.uk\/whatson\/event-root\/little-explorers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Greenwich Lantern Parade and Christmas Lights Switch-On<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/greenwichmarket.london\/events\/detail\/lantern-parade-christmas-lights-switch-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Greenwich Market<\/a>&#8216;s annual Lantern Parade is one of the more unusual Christmas lights switch-on events we&#8217;ve seen in London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The parade is made up of local schoolchildren carrying handmade lanterns past the Cutty Sark. It sets off from the Old Royal Naval College at 4pm and ends at the market. There, the crowd counts down to the Christmas lights switch-on at 5pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s free to watch, and the route is mostly flat, which is good for those pushing a buggy. We suggest arriving early if you want to browse the market&#8217;s food and gift stalls first.<\/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 18 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Greenwich Market, SE10<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<\/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:\/\/greenwichmarket.london\/events\/detail\/lantern-parade-christmas-lights-switch-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"london-museum\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The new London Museum<\/strong> <strong>finally opens<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The brand-new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.londonmuseum.org.uk\/smithfield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">London Museum<\/a> opens at the Victorian Smithfield Market on 28 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like many Londoners, we were sad to see the Museum of London&#8217;s Barbican location close almost four years ago. In particular, we&#8217;ve missed the narrow passages of replica Victorian shops kids could explore (after you&#8217;ve dragged them away from the Whitechapel Fatberg).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the London Museum&#8217;s new incarnation is adding some new show-stoppers. Among these is a six-metre viewing window for watching Thameslink trains rumble by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/london-museum-train-window-1024x639.jpg\" alt=\"Artist\u2019s impression of the London Museum\u2019s window onto the Thameslink railway.\" class=\"wp-image-9443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/london-museum-train-window-1024x639.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/london-museum-train-window-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/london-museum-train-window-767x479.jpg 767w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/london-museum-train-window.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Sundays, they&#8217;ll also be putting on sensory storytelling shows about the Great Fire and Roman London. These are free, too, and aimed at ages 5 and up.<\/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 Saturday 28 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> London Museum, Smithfield, EC1A<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<\/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.londonmuseum.org.uk\/smithfield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/london-museums-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best museums in London for kids<\/a> for more rainy day outing ideas.<\/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\/2024\/06\/museums_for_kids_london-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"This image shows the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and the Twist Museum, three of the best museums for kids in London.\" class=\"wp-image-9309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/museums_for_kids_london-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/museums_for_kids_london-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/museums_for_kids_london-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/museums_for_kids_london.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More free things to do with kids in London this November<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rafmuseum.org.uk\/london\/whats-going-on\/little-swifts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Little Swifts at the RAF Museum<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Tuesday 10 + Thursday 26 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> RAF Museum London, NW9<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 2 to 5 years<\/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.rafmuseum.org.uk\/london\/whats-going-on\/little-swifts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallacecollection.org\/whats-on\/events\/hands-on-armour-the-knight-before-christmas-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hands on Armour: The Knight Before Christmas<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 28 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> The Wallace Collection, W1U<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 5 years+<\/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.wallacecollection.org\/whats-on\/events\/hands-on-armour-the-knight-before-christmas-3\/\" 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<p><!-- ==================== PAID SECTION ==================== --><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"paid\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Paid things to do with kids in London during November 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paid things to do with kids in London in November include Christmas at Kew and The Jungle Book&#8217;s world premiere. This section also covers Santa&#8217;s grottos, theatre shows, immersive experiences and festive days out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Best for?<\/th><th>Loopla&#8217;s pick<\/th><th>Why?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Toddlers<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/lyric-theatre\/room-on-the-broom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Room on the Broom<\/a><\/td><td>The Olivier-nominated Julia Donaldson musical is the only West End show for toddlers we found opening this November.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kids<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltheatre.org.uk\/productions\/the-jungle-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Jungle Book<\/a><\/td><td>A world premiere at the National Theatre, with puppets by the Olivier-winning team behind Life of Pi.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Teens<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upattheo2.co.uk\/products\/detail\/snow-globe-climb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snow Globe Climb<\/a><\/td><td>After climbing onto the O2&#8217;s roof, you&#8217;ll spend 20 minutes in a snow globe 170ft above the city.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The whole family<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/ornc.org\/whats-on\/lost-worlds-by-luxmuralis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lost Worlds by Luxmuralis<\/a><\/td><td>An after-dark walk through the Old Royal Naval College with dinosaurs, Atlantis and knights projected around you.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>An unusual day out<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/aliceimmersivewonderland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alice Immersive Wonderland<\/a><\/td><td>Ten rooms of riddles, live actors and larger-than-life sets, ending in a 20-minute Hall of Dreams finale.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"everest\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Everest: The First Ascent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/712005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Everest: The First Ascent<\/a> is a VR experience where you relive a historic expedition to the top of the world&#8217;s highest mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The story follows Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, who became the first people to reach the top of Mount Everest in 1953. Beyond the excitement of climbing 29,000 feet and battling freezing cold, kids will also learn about Sherpa culture and traditions.<\/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 Thursday 31 December 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Eclipso, NW1<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 8 years+<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> From \u00a321<\/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\/712005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"wallace-and-gromit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wallace &amp; Gromit at Lightroom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightroom&#8217;s new <a href=\"https:\/\/lightroom.uk\/whats-on\/larger-than-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Larger Than Life<\/a> show celebrates 50 years of Aardman, the studio behind Wallace &amp; Gromit and Shaun the Sheep. It starts at the kitchen table where Aardman&#8217;s founders first experimented. From there, you&#8217;re swept into scenes like the train chase in The Wrong Trousers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The whole show plays across the space&#8217;s 36-foot walls and the floor on a loop, so you can join at any point during your time slot.<\/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 4 January 2027<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Lightroom, N1C<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Kids&#8217; tickets from \u00a315 (under-3s free in selected slots)<\/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:\/\/lightroom.uk\/whats-on\/larger-than-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"absurd-city\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wake the Tiger: Absurd City<\/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\/09\/Absurd_City_things_to_do_with_kids_in_London-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The Absurd City immersive art experience at Westfield London, one of many fun things to do with kids in London\" class=\"wp-image-9351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Absurd_City_things_to_do_with_kids_in_London-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Absurd_City_things_to_do_with_kids_in_London-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Absurd_City_things_to_do_with_kids_in_London-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Absurd_City_things_to_do_with_kids_in_London-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Absurd_City_things_to_do_with_kids_in_London.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Billed as Europe&#8217;s biggest immersive art experience, <a href=\"https:\/\/london.wakethetiger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Absurd City<\/a> opened at Westfield London in October. The &#8220;Amazement Park&#8221; covers 80,000 square feet, almost as much as St Paul&#8217;s Cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This post-apocalyptic storyworld has a very different feel, though. You&#8217;ll find jungles of part-machine plants, telephone box mazes and a cute AI dog overlord.<\/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> Booking now open until Sunday 3 January 2027<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Westfield London, W12<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> From \u00a331.95<\/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:\/\/london.wakethetiger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pip and Posy Live on Stage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littleangeltheatre.com\/whats-on\/pip-and-posy-live-on-stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pip and Posy Live on Stage<\/a> is a brand-new puppet show that follows two best friends who love to play. Many tots already know them from Axel Scheffler&#8217;s bestselling picture books and the BAFTA-nominated TV series. But this 45-minute show is the first chance to see them on stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Featuring original songs, Pip and Posy Live on Stage is set to end in late November. It&#8217;s playing at Islington puppet specialists Little Angel Theatre. We&#8217;re yet to see how they bring to life the jungles, swamps and big red balloon rides set to feature in this latest adventure. But we&#8217;ve heard they&#8217;ve done a wonderful job.<\/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 Saturday 21 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Little Angel Theatre, N1<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 2 to 5 years<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> From \u00a314<\/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\/whats-on\/pip-and-posy-live-on-stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"house-of-dreamers\" 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 attraction where you explore 16 different &#8216;dreamscapes&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exploring all these colourful, interactive settings generally takes about 60 to 90 minutes. The most kid-friendly bits in our opinion are the giant pink ball pit and magical landscapes that bring your little artist&#8217;s animal sketches to life via scanning. Just make sure the little one is wearing socks for the ball pit to avoid getting caught out once you&#8217;re there.<\/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 Sunday 31 January 2027<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Immerse LDN, E16<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Kids&#8217; tickets from \u00a316.90 (under-4s 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:\/\/book.loopla.com\/house-of-dreamers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Snow Globe Climb at Up at The O2<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.upattheo2.co.uk\/products\/detail\/snow-globe-climb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snow Globe Climb<\/a> takes you over the O2&#8217;s roof on a guided route, with a festive twist at the top. At the 52m summit, you step inside a snow globe with falling snow and views across London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You get 20 minutes up there, which is plenty of time for photos. Hot chocolate and mulled wine are on sale if you need warming up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Climbers must be at least 8 years old and 1.2m tall. Under-18s need an adult with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more ideas for older kids, see our page of <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/category\/things-to-do-with-teenagers-in-london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">things to do with teenagers in London<\/a>.<\/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 6 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Up at The O2, SE10<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 8 years+<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> From \u00a344<\/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.upattheo2.co.uk\/products\/detail\/snow-globe-climb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lost Worlds by Luxmuralis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Lost_Worlds_light_show_Greenwich_-_things_to_do_with_kids_in_London.jpg\" alt=\"The Lost Worlds light show at London's Old Royal Naval College.\" class=\"wp-image-9442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Lost_Worlds_light_show_Greenwich_-_things_to_do_with_kids_in_London.jpg 800w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Lost_Worlds_light_show_Greenwich_-_things_to_do_with_kids_in_London-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Lost_Worlds_light_show_Greenwich_-_things_to_do_with_kids_in_London-768x498.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This month&#8217;s new light-and-sound show at the Old Royal Naval College sounds like Luxmuralis&#8217;s most spectacular yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ornc.org\/whats-on\/lost-worlds-by-luxmuralis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lost Worlds<\/a> will light up its Painted Hall, Chapel and Colonnades with special projections. The experience is designed to create an immersive walk through time, featuring mythical cities like Atlantis and the age of the dinosaurs.<\/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 6 to Sunday 8 + Wednesday 11 to Sunday 15 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Old Royal Naval College, SE10<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Adults \u00a322 (under-5s 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:\/\/ornc.org\/whats-on\/lost-worlds-by-luxmuralis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gladiators Live<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.co.uk\/gladiators-live-tour-tickets\/artist\/1013423\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gladiators Live<\/a>&#8216;s hugely popular debut tour sold over 200,000 tickets last year, and it&#8217;s back with new arena dates for 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The show brings the stars of BBC&#8217;s Gladiators to OVO Arena Wembley for four shows in November. Over two hours, the Gladiators take on Contenders in a series of fan-favourite events from the TV show. All of this builds to an Eliminator finale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are morning and afternoon shows on both days at family-friendly times, with doors opening at 10am and 4pm.<\/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 7 to Sunday 8 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> OVO Arena Wembley, HA9<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages (under-14s must be with an adult)<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> From \u00a355.15<\/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.ticketmaster.co.uk\/gladiators-live-tour-tickets\/artist\/1013423\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meet Dog Man creator Dav Pilkey<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dog Man fans can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterstones.com\/events\/join-dog-man-creator-dav-pilkey-on-his-epic-tour\/london-piccadilly-177854\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meet his creator Dav Pilkey<\/a> this month for pictures and live drawing. Fancy-dress is encouraged and tickets come with a signed copy of the latest Dog Man, plus a glow-in-the-dark tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They added this extra afternoon session because the morning event sold out fast.<\/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 8 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> ODEON Leicester Square, WC2H<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> Best for 6 years+<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u00a315<\/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.waterstones.com\/events\/join-dog-man-creator-dav-pilkey-on-his-epic-tour\/london-piccadilly-177854\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"christmas-lights\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Christmas Lights at Polka Theatre<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/polka\/christmas-lights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas Lights<\/a> is a festive show for ages 1 to 4 at Polka Theatre in Wimbledon. It follows friends Alvie and Kit as they try to brighten their home with fairy lights that have a mind of their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a highly visual show with very little dialogue, it&#8217;s suited to any tots still learning to talk. The actors also sign many words in British Sign Language. Afterwards, kids can stay and play with the performers in a snow-covered garden.<\/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 11 to Sunday 22 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Polka Theatre, SW19<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 1 to 4 years<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u00a316<\/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\/polka\/christmas-lights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"alice\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Alice Immersive Wonderland<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opening this month is <a href=\"https:\/\/aliceimmersivewonderland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alice Immersive Wonderland<\/a>, a 2-hour nonsensical, multisensory adventure. Its 10 rooms span a whopping 26,000 sq ft, taking you from the Mad Hatter&#8217;s tea party to a Hall of Dreams finale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the way, you&#8217;ll solve riddles, meet characters played by live actors and explore larger-than-life sets.<\/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 13 November 2026 to Sunday 21 March 2027<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Dock X, SE16<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Kids&#8217; tickets from \u00a319<\/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:\/\/aliceimmersivewonderland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Jungle Book at the National Theatre<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltheatre.org.uk\/productions\/the-jungle-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Jungle Book<\/a>&#8216;s world premiere is perhaps London&#8217;s biggest new family show this Christmas. Among the performers are multiple Olivier Award-winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This includes the puppet-makers who&#8217;ll be bringing Baloo and Shere Khan to life on the National Theatre&#8217;s largest stage.<\/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 13 November 2026 to Saturday 6 February 2027<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> National Theatre, SE1<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 7 years+<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> From \u00a320<\/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.nationaltheatre.org.uk\/productions\/the-jungle-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Christmas at Kew<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/christmas-at-kew-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-1024x598.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas at Kew light trail, with the Temperate House lit up at night, one of many fun things to do with kids in London\" class=\"wp-image-9439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/christmas-at-kew-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-1024x598.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/christmas-at-kew-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/christmas-at-kew-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-767x448.jpg 767w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/christmas-at-kew-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-1536x898.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/christmas-at-kew-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london.jpg 1848w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kew.org\/kew-gardens\/whats-on\/christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas at Kew<\/a> is perhaps the closest thing you can get to an enchanted forest in London. The annual winter light trail is the biggest event of its kind in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After dark, a million lights turn the gardens&#8217; trees into a feast of glowing colour. We were especially gobsmacked by the dazzling greenhouse on our previous visit. As you wander by the Christmas Cathedral, your little one will light up, too. Especially if you buy them a hand-crafted churro or hot chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking from experience, popular dates (around Christmas, for example) book up quickly. So act fast if you have a narrow window to plan your visit.<\/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, Friday 13 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Kew Gardens, TW9<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> From \u00a325.50<\/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.kew.org\/kew-gardens\/whats-on\/christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hogwarts in the Snow<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbstudiotour.co.uk\/the-experience\/whats-on\/hogwarts-in-the-snow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hogwarts in the Snow<\/a> is the Harry Potter Studio Tour&#8217;s special Christmas makeover event. It starts in the Great Hall, filled with towering Christmas trees, a festive feast and flaming puddings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From there, kids can practise the Yule Ball waltz in the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom, just like Neville in the films. The experience ends at the snow-covered Hogwarts castle model, where you can challenge the kids to spot tiny hidden snowmen.<\/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 14 November 2026 to Sunday 17 January 2027<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, WD25<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> Best for 6 years+<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> From \u00a358.50<\/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.wbstudiotour.co.uk\/the-experience\/whats-on\/hogwarts-in-the-snow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hamleys Santa&#8217;s Grotto<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where better to meet Santa than London&#8217;s most famous toy store? Stunning sets and joyful elf helpers turn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamleys.com\/santas-grotto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hamleys&#8217; world-famous Santa&#8217;s Grotto<\/a> experience into pure festive theatre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an extra sprinkling of magic, share your little one&#8217;s interests in advance when booking. That way, you&#8217;ll get to see their eyes go wide when Santa reveals he knows a thing or two about them.<\/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 14 November to Thursday 24 December 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Hamleys Regent Street, W1B<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> From \u00a375 (one ticket covers 3 people)<\/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.hamleys.com\/santas-grotto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hyde Park Winter Wonderland<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hydeparkwinterwonderland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hyde Park Winter Wonderland<\/a> is a giant Christmas funfair and market that takes over Hyde Park from mid-November. It can cost up to \u00a38.25 just to get in at peak times, mostly later in the day and at weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But with a bit of planning, Winter Wonderland can be a fairly budget-friendly outing. Entry is \u00a31 in off-peak slots, mostly Monday to Thursday in November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s also home to what&#8217;s billed as London&#8217;s biggest free grotto. Mrs Claus will greet you from the balcony as you queue. Once inside the cosy cabin, well-behaved youngsters get a gift from Santa himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rides and shows cost extra, but there are some great ones. Highlights include a 230ft Giant Wheel and the Magical Ice Kingdom, filled with tonnes of sculpted ice.<\/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 19 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 (closed Christmas Day)<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Hyde Park, W2<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Entry from \u00a31 (off-peak), rides and attractions extra<\/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:\/\/hydeparkwinterwonderland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Room on the Broom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eager to give your little one their first big theatre experience soon? We suggest <a href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/lyric-theatre\/room-on-the-broom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Room on the Broom<\/a>. The Olivier Award-nominated musical is the only West End show for toddlers we found opening this November. Tots who love the Julia Donaldson book won&#8217;t be disappointed by its songs, puppets and magical set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more, browse our page of <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/category\/shows-for-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shows for kids in London<\/a>.<\/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 27 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Lyric Theatre, W1D<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 3 years+<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> 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:\/\/book.loopla.com\/lyric-theatre\/room-on-the-broom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Winter Palace: The Christmas Beast Ball<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrp.org.uk\/hampton-court-palace\/whats-on\/winter-palace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winter Palace: The Christmas Beast Ball<\/a> is a new immersive experience at Hampton Court Palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The former home of Henry VIII will become a meeting place for mythical creatures. Armed with your very own map, you&#8217;ll start in Clock Court, where the Guardian Dragon lies sleeping. Elsewhere, in the Great Hall, spectacular feast tables hide secrets to unravel. All of this is brought to life by enchanting installations, playful puppets and costumed performers. One of these is Yale, the caretaker of Princess Unicorn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The experience comes with palace admission, and under-5s go free. Hampton Court&#8217;s outdoor ice rink also opens on 20 November, though you have to buy a separate ticket for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hampton-court-palace-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-1024x627.jpg\" alt=\"Photos from our spring visit to Hampton Court Palace, featuring the clock tower gateway and costumed performers in a palace courtyard, one of many fun things to do with kids in London\" class=\"wp-image-9441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hampton-court-palace-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-1024x627.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hampton-court-palace-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hampton-court-palace-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hampton-court-palace-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london-1536x940.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hampton-court-palace-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london.jpg 1764w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\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 28 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 (closed some dates)<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Hampton Court Palace, KT8<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Included with palace entry (kids from \u00a316, under-5s 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.hrp.org.uk\/hampton-court-palace\/whats-on\/winter-palace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More paid things to do with kids in London this November<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littleangeltheatre.com\/whats-on\/the-pied-piper-a-rats-tale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Pied Piper: A Rat&#8217;s Tale<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Until Saturday 7 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Little Angel Theatre, N1<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 5 years+<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> From \u00a314<\/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\/whats-on\/the-pied-piper-a-rats-tale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/discover.org.uk\/event\/the-lost-property-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Lost Property Library<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Until Sunday 8 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Discover Children&#8217;s Story Centre, E15<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 2 to 9 years<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u00a34<\/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\/the-lost-property-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postalmuseum.org\/event\/the-jolly-christmas-postman-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Jolly Christmas Postman Challenge<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Tuesday 3 November 2026 to Sunday 10 January 2027<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> The Postal Museum, WC1X<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 2 years+<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u00a33 per person, plus museum 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.postalmuseum.org\/event\/the-jolly-christmas-postman-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/harrypottershop.co.uk\/pages\/harry-potter-shop-oxford-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harry Potter Shop opening on Oxford Street<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> From Wednesday 4 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Oxford Street, W1<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free to browse<\/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:\/\/harrypottershop.co.uk\/pages\/harry-potter-shop-oxford-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Victorian-Christmas-village-SKD-London-61569201122607\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Victorian Christmas Village at St Katharine Docks<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 7 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> St Katharine Docks, E1W<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free to browse<\/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.facebook.com\/p\/Victorian-Christmas-village-SKD-London-61569201122607\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rigb.org\/whats-on\/how-build-chocolate-bridge-family\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Build a Chocolate Bridge<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 7 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Royal Institution, W1S<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 7 to 13 years<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Kids \u00a310.85 (adults \u00a317.06)<\/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.rigb.org\/whats-on\/how-build-chocolate-bridge-family\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bigfishlittlefishevents.com\/events\/southbank-london-big-fish-little-fish-snow-ball-festive-dnb-family-rave-8-nov-dj-aphrodite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Big Fish Little Fish Snow Ball Festive Family Rave<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Sunday 8 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> The Pier, Southbank, SE1<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages (aimed at 0 to 8 years)<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Kids \u00a310.80 (adults \u00a312.91)<\/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:\/\/bigfishlittlefishevents.com\/events\/southbank-london-big-fish-little-fish-snow-ball-festive-dnb-family-rave-8-nov-dj-aphrodite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voilafestival.co.uk\/events\/basilitrix-a-polish-folk-rock-musical\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Basilitrix: A Family Folk Rock Musical<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Wednesday 11 to Sunday 15 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Upstairs at the Gatehouse, N6<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> From \u00a314<\/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.voilafestival.co.uk\/events\/basilitrix-a-polish-folk-rock-musical\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/wundrful-world-of-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wundrful World of Christmas<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Friday 13 November to Thursday 24 December 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Immerse LDN, E16<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 3 to 8 years<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Kids&#8217; tickets from \u00a324.90<\/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\/wundrful-world-of-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alexandrapalace.com\/whats-on\/christmas-at-summit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas at Summit<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Selected Fridays to Sundays, 13 November to 6 December 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Alexandra Palace, N22<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 8 years+<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Youth tickets from \u00a321.12 (adults from \u00a326.40)<\/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:\/\/alexandrapalace.com\/whats-on\/christmas-at-summit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.londoneye.com\/tickets-and-prices\/vip-experiences\/afternoon-tea-on-the-london-eye\/#xmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">London Eye Festive Afternoon Tea<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 14 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> London Eye, SE1<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> From \u00a375<\/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.londoneye.com\/tickets-and-prices\/vip-experiences\/afternoon-tea-on-the-london-eye\/#xmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rmg.co.uk\/queens-house\/attractions\/santas-grotto-queens-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Santa&#8217;s Grotto at the Queen&#8217;s House<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 14 November to Thursday 24 December 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Queen&#8217;s House, Greenwich, SE10<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u00a330 per person (under-1s 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.rmg.co.uk\/queens-house\/attractions\/santas-grotto-queens-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-houseofphotography.com\/enter-santas-grotto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Santa&#8217;s Grotto at Fujifilm House of Photography<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 14 November to Thursday 24 December 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Fujifilm House of Photography, WC2E<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> From \u00a337<\/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.fujifilm-houseofphotography.com\/enter-santas-grotto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seetickets.com\/c2\/tour\/peter-pan\/s-12046\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peter Pan: Remixing an Awfully Big Adventure<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 14 November 2026 to Sunday 24 January 2027<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Polka Theatre, SW19<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 5 to 12 years<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> 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:\/\/www.seetickets.com\/c2\/tour\/peter-pan\/s-12046\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sohotheatre.com\/events\/nobuyuki-tsujii-philharmonia-chamber-players\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nobuyuki Tsujii &amp; Philharmonia Chamber Players<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Sunday 15 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Soho Theatre Walthamstow, E17<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 8 years+<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> From \u00a314<\/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:\/\/sohotheatre.com\/events\/nobuyuki-tsujii-philharmonia-chamber-players\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lyric.co.uk\/shows\/the-railway-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Railway Children<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Monday 16 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Lyric Hammersmith, W6<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 5 years+<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> From \u00a310<\/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:\/\/lyric.co.uk\/shows\/the-railway-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.londonmuseum.org.uk\/whats-on\/victorian-santas-grotto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Victorian Santa&#8217;s Grotto<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Friday 20 November to Wednesday 23 December 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> London Museum Docklands, E14<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> From \u00a315<\/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.londonmuseum.org.uk\/whats-on\/victorian-santas-grotto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fulhampalace.org\/whats-on\/events\/santas-winter-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Santa&#8217;s Winter Garden at Fulham Palace<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Friday 20 November to Wednesday 23 December 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Fulham Palace, SW6<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Kids from \u00a338 (adults from \u00a320)<\/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.fulhampalace.org\/whats-on\/events\/santas-winter-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/qbcentre.org.uk\/exhibitions\/tove-jansson-and-her-families\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tove Jansson and her Families<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 21 November 2026 to Sunday 9 May 2027<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration, EC1R<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Kids \u00a36 (adults \u00a315)<\/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:\/\/qbcentre.org.uk\/exhibitions\/tove-jansson-and-her-families\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratfordeast.com\/whats-on\/all-shows\/robin-hood-and-the-merry-mandem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robin Hood and the Merry Mandem<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 21 November 2026 to Saturday 2 January 2027<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Theatre Royal Stratford East, E15<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> From \u00a326<\/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.stratfordeast.com\/whats-on\/all-shows\/robin-hood-and-the-merry-mandem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.londonzoo.org\/plan-your-visit\/events\/meet-santa-london-zoo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meet Santa at London Zoo<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 21 November to Thursday 24 December 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> London Zoo, NW1<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Kids \u00a319.50, plus zoo 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.londonzoo.org\/plan-your-visit\/events\/meet-santa-london-zoo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/business\/piazza-productions\/ms-claus-storytime\/31720\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ms. Claus Storytime<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 21 November to Wednesday 23 December 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> St Paul&#8217;s Church, WC2E<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 0 to 12 years<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u00a39<\/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\/piazza-productions\/ms-claus-storytime\/31720\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ltmuseum.co.uk\/whats-on\/next-stop-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Next Stop, Christmas<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> From Saturday 21 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> London Transport Museum, WC2E<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Included with entry (adults \u00a327, kids 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.ltmuseum.co.uk\/whats-on\/next-stop-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artsdepot.co.uk\/event\/lit-up-big-beat-playground-flying-high\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LIT\/UP: Big Beat Playground \u2013 Flying High<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Sunday 22 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> artsdepot, N12<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 0 to 11 years<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> From \u00a39.50<\/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.artsdepot.co.uk\/event\/lit-up-big-beat-playground-flying-high\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chelseawintervillage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chelsea Winter Village &amp; Illuminations<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> From Wednesday 25 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Chelsea, SW3<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Kids from \u00a312 (under-2s 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:\/\/chelseawintervillage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/batterseapowerstation.co.uk\/news\/bps-unwraps-a-season-of-unmissable-festive-fun-this-christmas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Santa&#8217;s Workshop at Battersea Power Station<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Friday 27 November to Thursday 24 December 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Battersea Power Station, SW11<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> From \u00a316.50<\/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:\/\/batterseapowerstation.co.uk\/news\/bps-unwraps-a-season-of-unmissable-festive-fun-this-christmas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sjp.org.uk\/whats-on\/christmas-choral-tots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas Choral Tots<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 28 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> St James&#8217;s Piccadilly, W1J<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 0 to 5 years<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Kids \u00a35 (adults \u00a310)<\/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.sjp.org.uk\/whats-on\/christmas-choral-tots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.co.uk\/the-muppet-christmas-carol-in-concert-tickets\/artist\/5345757\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 28 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Eventim Apollo, W6<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> From \u00a340.55<\/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.ticketmaster.co.uk\/the-muppet-christmas-carol-in-concert-tickets\/artist\/5345757\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ornc.org\/whats-on\/father-christmas-greenwich\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Father Christmas: Family Festive Magic in Greenwich<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 28 November to Tuesday 22 December 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Admiral&#8217;s House, Old Royal Naval College, SE10<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Kids from \u00a315 (adults 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:\/\/ornc.org\/whats-on\/father-christmas-greenwich\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bigfishlittlefishevents.com\/events\/somerset-house-london-big-fish-little-fish-jingle-bell-ball-festive-family-rave-29-nov-dj-dylan-beale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Big Fish Little Fish Jingle Bell Ball Festive Family Rave<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Sunday 29 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Somerset House, WC2R<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages (aimed at 0 to 8 years)<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Kids \u00a310.80 (adults \u00a312.91)<\/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:\/\/bigfishlittlefishevents.com\/events\/somerset-house-london-big-fish-little-fish-jingle-bell-ball-festive-family-rave-29-nov-dj-dylan-beale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackheathhalls.com\/whats-on\/a-festive-family-sing-a-long-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Festive Family Sing-A-Long<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Sunday 29 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Blackheath Halls, SE3<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u00a312 (\u00a310 concessions)<\/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.blackheathhalls.com\/whats-on\/a-festive-family-sing-a-long-2026\/\" 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<p><!-- ==================== RAINY DAY SECTION ==================== --><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rainy-day\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rainy day activities to do with kids in London in November 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rainy day activities for kids in London this November include the free Pok\u00e9mon Space Trail and Wallace &amp; Gromit at Lightroom. Every pick below is indoors, and each links to its full write-up in this guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Best for?<\/th><th>Loopla&#8217;s pick<\/th><th>Why?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Toddlers<\/td><td><a href=\"#christmas-lights\">Christmas Lights<\/a><\/td><td>A highly visual show with very little dialogue, plus a stay-and-play session in a snowy garden afterwards.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kids<\/td><td><a href=\"#pokemon-space-trail\">Pok\u00e9mon Space Trail<\/a><\/td><td>A free trail through nine Science Museum galleries, where kids learn about real space missions through Pok\u00e9mon.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Teens<\/td><td><a href=\"#everest\">Everest: The First Ascent<\/a><\/td><td>A 40-minute VR experience reliving Hillary and Tenzing Norgay&#8217;s 1953 climb to the top of Everest.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The whole family<\/td><td><a href=\"#wallace-and-gromit\">Wallace &amp; Gromit at Lightroom<\/a><\/td><td>Aardman&#8217;s 50th anniversary show fills four 36-foot walls with stop-motion scenes made just for Lightroom.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>An unusual day out<\/td><td><a href=\"#absurd-city\">Wake the Tiger: Absurd City<\/a><\/td><td>Explore secret passageways and hidden rooms in a surreal &#8220;city&#8221; bigger than the pitch at Wembley.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other indoor options in this guide include <a href=\"#house-of-dreamers\">House of Dreamers<\/a>, <a href=\"#alice\">Alice Immersive Wonderland<\/a> and the new <a href=\"#london-museum\">London Museum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<p><!-- ==================== FAQs ==================== --><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faqs\" 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-1793000000000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What free things can I do with kids in London in November 2026?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Free things to do with kids in London in November 2026 include The Hunger Games: The Capitol Experience at Westfield London. It runs until 23 November. The new London Museum also opens in Smithfield on 28 November, and it&#8217;s free to visit.<\/p>\n<p>For Christmas fun, Covent Garden switches on its lights on 12 November. Greenwich Market&#8217;s free Lantern Parade follows on 18 November.<\/p>\n<p>Younger kids can enjoy free sessions like Little Explorers at the National Portrait Gallery. Booking is needed, so plan ahead.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1793000017311\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What can I do with a toddler in London in November?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Christmas Lights at Polka Theatre is made for ages 1 to 4, and runs from 11 to 22 November. Pip and Posy Live on Stage at Little Angel Theatre suits ages 2 to 5, and plays until 21 November.<\/p>\n<p>For something free, try Little Explorers at the National Portrait Gallery on 18 November. Little Swifts at the RAF Museum is also free, for ages 2 to 5, on 10 and 26 November.<\/p>\n<p>For more ideas, see our page of <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/category\/things-to-do-with-toddlers-in-london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">things to do with toddlers in London<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1793000034622\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>When are London&#8217;s Christmas lights switched on in 2026?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Carnaby switches on its Christmas lights on 4 November, and Regent Street&#8217;s lights go on from 5 November. (<a href=\"https:\/\/londonist.com\/when-are-the-london-christmas-lights-switched-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>) Covent Garden&#8217;s switch-on is on Thursday 12 November, kicking off its seven-week Theatre of Christmas season.<\/p>\n<p>In Greenwich, local schoolchildren carry handmade lanterns past the Cutty Sark before the market&#8217;s switch-on on 18 November. For a light trail, Christmas at Kew opens on 13 November.<\/p>\n<p>For more festive ideas, see our page of <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/category\/childrens-christmas-activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">children&#8217;s Christmas activities<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1793000051933\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>When does Hyde Park Winter Wonderland open in 2026?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Hyde Park Winter Wonderland opens on Thursday 19 November 2026 and runs until 3 January 2027. Entry costs \u00a31 in off-peak slots, mostly Monday to Thursday in November, and up to \u00a38.25 at peak times.<\/p>\n<p>Once inside, Santa&#8217;s Grotto is free, and well-behaved children get a present from Santa.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1793000069244\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are some unusual things to do with kids in London?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Riding Mail Rail at the Postal Museum is one of the more unusual things to do with kids in London. It carries you through old tunnels that once moved post beneath the city.<\/p>\n<p>Older kids might also enjoy the Old Operating Theatre near London Bridge. Hidden in a church attic, it&#8217;s Europe&#8217;s oldest surviving surgical theatre.<\/p>\n<p>Also this November, Lost Worlds projects dinosaurs, Atlantis and knights across the Old Royal Naval College after dark. Kids aged 8 and up can also climb over the O2&#8217;s roof to a snow globe 170ft up.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1793000086555\" 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>The Young V&amp;A in Bethnal Green is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/london-museums-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best free London museums for kids<\/a>. 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\">2<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Entry to the Natural History Museum is also free, and it was the UK&#8217;s most visited attraction in 2025. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alva.org.uk\/details.cfm?p=423\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>) You won&#8217;t pay to get into the Science Museum or British Museum either, though some special exhibitions charge.<\/p>\n<p>This November, the new London Museum opens in Smithfield on 28 November, and it&#8217;s free to visit.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1793000103866\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How do I find more things to do with kids in London?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The easiest way to find more things to do with kids in London is to <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">search Loopla by date, age and location<\/a>. We add new classes, shows and events all the time. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/london-loop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weekly newsletter for parents<\/a> also rounds up what&#8217;s on, along with 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>Londonist, <em>When are the London Christmas lights switched on?<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/londonist.com\/when-are-the-london-christmas-lights-switched-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View source<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Museums Association, &#8220;Young V&amp;A wins European museum prize&#8221;, 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\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<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to save time and money, without missing magical family experiences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to planning family fun, sorting through what&#8217;s worth your time and money is half the battle. That&#8217;s especially true in the run-up to Christmas. 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 the latest things to do with kids in London, plus:<\/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 Christmas events we think might sell out fast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2728 <strong>Subscribe to the <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/london-loop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weekly Loopla newsletter<\/a> using the form below<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>59 things to do with kids in London in November 2026, both free and paid. 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