Explore this comprehensive guide with over 30 FREE and entertaining activities for kids in London this April, including options for the Easter half term. Don’t forget to share this valuable resource with your friends, family, school communities, and on Facebook groups.
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1. Build a LEGO® Friends Mobile Music Trailer and take it home with you!
Head to your local LEGO store on April 13th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM or on April 14th from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM to build your own LEGO® Friends Mobile Music Trailer! Bring your creativity to life as you assemble this fun and interactive set, perfect for music-loving LEGO® enthusiasts. Once complete, you can take your creation home with you to enjoy endless hours of imaginative play. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to build and play with friends!
Address: find your local LEGO store here.
2. Museum Of London Docklands
Discover an abundance of free entertainment at the Museum of London Docklands, ranging from interactive storytelling sessions where you can dress up and immerse yourself in tales, to engaging creative sewing workshops. Explore the link provided to see the full range of activities on offer.
Address: No 1, West India Quay, Hertsmere Rd, London E14 4AL
3. Spring Family Festival – National Portrait Gallery
Experience an enriching and cost-free April by visiting the National Portrait Gallery. Delve into a world of colors, patterns, styles, and textures while examining portraits spanning centuries. Engage in badge making, storytelling, drawing, and crafts. For further details, refer to the provided link.
Address: St. Martin’s Pl, London WC2H 0HE
4. Apple Store
Discover free and entertaining activities for kids in London at Apple’s workshops, where you can create your own emoji, code your first app, or compose a theme song. While these workshops are entirely free, remember to secure your spot by booking in advance. The diverse London locations, including Battersea Power Station, Regent Street, Brompton Road, White City, Brent Cross, Stratford City, Bromley, Regent Street, Bentalls Centre, and Covent Garden, offer convenient options. For more details and to book a session, check the provided link.
Address: multiple locations
5. Royal Parks
Embark on an adventure to the Royal Parks in London for a plethora of FREE activities tailored for kids. From educational holiday celebrations heralding the signs of spring at Hyde Park to exciting scavenger trails at Richmond Park, there’s something for everyone. Explore the link provided for further details.
Address: multiple locations.
6. The Microsoft Experience Centre
Immerse yourselves in the ultimate gaming experience at The Microsoft Experience Centre‘s Xbox Lounge. The lounge is open daily from 10 am to 7 pm (Mon-Sat) and 12 pm to 6 pm (Sun). Add excitement to your Saturdays with the Minecraft Build Challenge for kids aged 8 and above, running from 1 pm to 2 pm! Your kids might even win a cool prize! While the Minecraft gaming challenge requires pre-booking on the website, feel free to walk in at any other time.
Address: 253-259 Regent St., London W1B 2ER
7. FREE Paddlesport
Experience paddlesport for FREE! Designed for young Londoners aged 8 to 17, these sessions run every Sunday from February 4 to October 27, 2024, 2pm to 3.30pm, even during school holidays. Perfect for beginners, with a maximum of 16 spaces per session. Be sure to pre-book! Led by a skilled British Canoeing instructor team at The Pirate Castle, Gilbey’s Wharf, Oval Road, London. Contact info@thepiratecastle.org or call 020 7267 6605 for details and to reserve your spot.
Address: The Pirate Castle, Gilbey’s Wharf, Oval Rd, London NW1 7EA
8. Meet The Romans at British Museum
Gather your family and join the excitement at the British Museum for a delightful and free event. Encounter Roman re-enactors and living historians as you delve into themes from the museum’s captivating exhibition, “Legion: Life in the Roman Army.” Visit the provided link for additional information and to discover other complimentary events on offer.
Address: Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG
9. Kids play FREE at Draughts
Okay, it’s not entirely free for adults, but I wanted to share this fantastic option. Visit Draughts in Waterloo or Hackney for a great board gaming cafe experience. Children under 12 play for free, and 13-17-year-olds play at half price. More details can be found here.
10. FREE Pet’s At Home workshops
Currently, the workshops are available for booking, using this link. Pets At Home typically offers FREE workshops for kids during the school holidays.
Address: multiple locations.
11. Virgin Media Gamepad at The O2
Located at The O2 in London, Gamepad offers the finest in the gaming world. It’s open to everyone for free, but if you’re an O2/Virgin Media customer, you can secure a spot through the O2 Priority app. Additional details can be found here.
Address: Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX
12. National Army Museum
During the Easter half term, the National Army Museum in Chelsea will host a variety of FREE activities, and you can check out the lineup here.
Address: Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3 4HT
13. IKEA
IKEA frequently organises enjoyable, FREE events for children at their stores. Check this link for all the latest events.
14. Waterstones
Waterstones frequently hosts FREE events for children. Explore this link to discover what activities your nearby store offers, ranging from Storytelling sessions to treasure hunts and author meet-and-greets.
15. Art In The Docks
Every Saturday morning, your children can join a free art class. It’s free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided. Please note that there is a maximum capacity of 30 for this event, and it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. The class runs from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and is ongoing. Find more information here.
Address: 25 Shackleton Way, London, E16 2XJ
16. Market Explorers Garden – Borough Market
From April 2nd to 4th, between 11am and 3pm, visit Borough Market for an engaging educational experience! Over the Easter holidays, discover interactive activities aimed at sparking children’s curiosity about food. With three lively stations tailored for primary-age kids, located within the Market, it’s a fantastic opportunity to learn and have fun. Best of all, admission is free, and no reservations are necessary. Learn more details here.
Address: London SE1 9AL
17. The National Gallery
Make your way to the National Gallery this April for a variety of FREE events, ranging from imaginative play to sculpture building. Explore the lineup by clicking on the link provided.
Address: Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN
18. Play Works at Orleans House Gallery
Discover the enchanting realm of play at Orleans House Gallery! It is an exciting and free event that sparks children’s imaginations to soar. Entry is free, but reservations are required for weekends and half-term. Reserve your spot here.
Address: Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham, TW1 3BL
19. Dulwich Picture Gallery
Family Fridays and Art Sundays are recurring events at Dulwich Picture Gallery, offering free admission. Geared towards 7–12 year olds and their families, all siblings and families of any age are warmly welcomed. Stay updated on upcoming events here.
Address: Dulwich Picture Gallery Gallery Road London SE21 7AD
20. Family fun at Headstone Manor
Discover a variety of free and affordable events at Headstone Manor in Harrow. Be sure to explore the event section on their website to stay up-to-date with what’s available.
Address: Headstone ManorHarrow HA2 6PX
21. The Royal Airforce Museum
There are some free and affordable activities at the Royal Air Force Museum this half term. Entry to the museum is always free, so be sure to check out their website for more information.
Address: Grahame Park Way, London NW9 5LL
22. The Science Museum
I’m sure every Londoner knows about the Science Museum, a fantastic place for kids to play and learn. Entry is free, but it’s essential to book in advance. I highly recommend checking out the Wonderlab. While this exhibit isn’t free, you can purchase an annual pass for as little as £13, which is well worth the investment.
Address: Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 2DD
23. Open The Disney Store
Unfortunately, there’s only one Disney store left in London. However, here’s something cool you can check out: did you know that every morning, the Disney store starts its day in a super magical way? The lucky first person in line gets to use a giant key to open the store and even receives a smaller version of the key to keep! Unfortunately, you can’t pre-book this experience. The store is open Monday to Saturday from 9 am and on Sundays from 12 pm. For more, check out my TikTok for a short but adorable glimpse of this experience.
Address:350-352 Oxford St, London W1C 1JH
24. The Little Egg Hunt 2024
Discover a collection of twelve captivating egg sculptures, crafted and adorned by prominent artists, showcased across Chelsea until April 15th. Stay updated on the trail map by monitoring the provided link.
Address: Chelsea
25. Wiggly Wild Show – Garden Museum
Experience the Wiggly Wild Show at the Garden Museum, where you can interact with giant minibeasts up close. Encounter a giant millipede, a real dragon, and even try to coax a hiss from the Madagascan cockroaches while spotting stick insects. For more details about this event and other free offerings, visit the provided link.
Address: 5 Lambeth Palace Rd, London SE1 7LB
26. FREE mini golf – Canary Wharf
Craig and Karl’s FREE mini-golf course returns to Canary Wharf for another year, running from Saturday, April 6th to Sunday, September 29th, with daily hours from 12 pm to 6 pm.
Address: Montgomery Square, Canary Wharf, London
27. We’re going on a Bear Hunt, Hunt
Kingston First presents ten brilliant and distinctive bear sculptures arriving in Kingston upon Thames! Inspired by Michael Rosen’s beloved children’s book ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt,’ you can explore these bears in the town center from March 29th to June 7th, 2024. More info here.
Address: Kingston
28. Relaxed Mondays – The Cartoon Museum
The Cartoon Museum offers Relaxed Monday events, tailored for children and young people with autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing differences. The next event is scheduled for April 8th. Secure your tickets by booking here.
Address: 63 Wells St, London W1A 3AE
29. Hampton Court Gardens
Discover the Garden Open Days at Hampton Court Palace, available for free. Secure your spot by booking here.
Address: Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU
30. FREE easter fun at Camden Market
Discover a variety of family-friendly Easter events at Camden Market, ranging from enchanting animal magic performances to complimentary face painting. Follow this link for detailed information on all the offerings.
31. Easter at Battersea Power Station
From March 29th to April 14th, 2024, Battersea Power Station is brimming with family-friendly holiday fun. Some events are free, while others require payment. Explore the lineup at the provided link.
Address: Circus Rd W, Nine Elms, London SW11 8DD
32. Dragon School at Two Rivers!
Not in London, but nearby. The event is free and could be worth the trip for some. Head to Dragon School this Easter at Two Rivers, where children will discover all about dragons and the best ways to defend against them. Book tickets here.
Address: Two Rivers, Mustard Mill Road Staines-upon-Thames TW18 4WB
33. Humpty Dumpty Free Easter Egg Hunt – Merchant Square
The yearly Merchant Square Egg Hunt is back on April 5th. Attendance is free, first come, first served—no booking required. More info here.
Address: Merchant Square, Paddington
34. Easter at Bank Of England Museum
Join the egg-stravaganza of Easter fun at the Bank of England museum from April 2nd to 5th and April 8th to 12th, between 10am and 5pm. Engage in Easter-themed activities by completing activity sheets for a chance to win a small edible prize, and get creative by coloring in rabbit, sheep, or chick masks to celebrate spring. Enjoy free crafts and trails with no booking required—simply drop in and join the festivities.
Address: Bartholomew Lane, London EC2R 8AH
35. The Dinosaurs are coming to Ealing Broadway
Rex the Tyrannosaurus Rex and Richie the Raptor are making a comeback to Ealing Broadway on Saturday, April 13th. Also, don’t miss the chance to meet the adorable new baby dragon and wizard! Click on the link for precise timings.
Address: Ealing Broadway Centre, The Broadway, Ealing, London, W5 5JY
36. The Eastern City Egg-stravaganza
Explore the East Central BID Free Easter egg hunt. The event runs daily from March 29th to April 4th, from 12pm to 8pm. To claim your prize at the end of the hunt, make sure you’ve collected all 9 different coloured stamps on your map and present it to the Four Seasons Hotel. More info here.
Address: collect your map for the information desk at Liverpool Street station
37. The British Library relaxed morning
A relaxed early opening for families at the British Library on Sunday, April 21st, from 9:00 to 11:00. This event is free, ticketed, and suitable for ages 5 to 15. Experience an autism-friendly atmosphere and explore the wonders of the library together. Book here.
Address: 96 Euston Rd., London NW1 2DB
38. Free Skateboarding lesson at Northolt Park
FREE skateboarding sessions! They’ll supply the skateboards, pads, and helmets, so all you need to bring is a water bottle and your enthusiasm to shred! Lessons will be held near the playground in Northolt Park. Book here.
Address: Dabbs Hill Lane Northolt Park Skate Park Northolt UB5 4DB
39. Easter: The Upside Down Sunflower Garden & Meet Paddington! – Westfield White City
Head to Westfield White City for an array of complimentary activities for your kids. Discover the Upside Down Sunflower Garden for canvas painting, seed potting, face painting, and even the opportunity to meet Paddington, the bear. Check out the full lineup here.
Address: Ariel Way, London W12 7GF
40. NVAP family-friendly Screening: The Tiger Who Came to Tea
This April, you can visit the V&A Museum in South Kensington for a relaxed screening of “The Tiger Who Came to Tea”! Families are invited to join, interact, and move around the space during this magical production. Find more information here.
Address: Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL
