Unlock the Ultimate Guide: 30+ FREE/CHEAP, FUN Things to Do in London with Kids This March

Looking for affordable ways to keep the kids entertained this March? Explore our great guide featuring over 30 FREE and low-cost activities for children in London and nearby areas. From exciting adventures to creative workshops and outdoor fun, everything in this list is designed with families in mind and costs no more than £10 per person.

Make sure to share this valuable resource with friends, family, school communities, and your favourite Facebook groups. Let’s spread the word so more families can enjoy affordable fun together!

If you receive specific benefits such as Universal Credit, you may want to explore our blog post. It provides information on accessing significantly discounted tickets for various attractions, including London Zoo and the London Transport Museum.

1. £10 Mead Open Farm tickets

Enjoy March Madness at Mead Open Farm in Leighton Buzzard, not too far from London, with tickets for just £10 per person until 23rd March! Explore acres of outdoor play, a huge indoor soft play with drop slides and a special under-5s area, plus hands-on animal encounters. Book tickets here.

2. FREE pancakes – Merchant Square

Pancake Day is almost here, and what better way to celebrate than with free pancakes? Head to Lockhouse in Merchant Square on Tuesday, 4th March from 11am for a complimentary sweet treat—no frying pan required! More info here.

3. Clay Gnome making – The Garden Museum

The Garden Museum is hosting a free clay gnome-making session on Sunday, 2nd March 2025, from 11:00am to 12:30pm, where children aged 5-12 can create their own characterful gnomes using air-hardening clay and water-based paints. No booking required—spaces are first come, first served, and all children must be accompanied by an adultwho is encouraged to join in.

4. Design Your Own Bookmark for World Book Day

Waterstones Hampstead is celebrating World Book Day with a design-your-own bookmark activity from Thursday, 6th March to Sunday, 9th March 2025, from 9:00am. A fun way to create a unique place marker for new reads, this activity is available in-store only for a limited time—don’t miss out!

5. Rug Rhymes

Introduce little ones to the joy of stories and poems with a playful session led by National Poetry Library staff. Perfect for under-5s, the session includes favourite nursery rhymes, new ones to learn, and time to explore the Children’s Collection before the library opens to the public at 12 noon. Tickets start from £4—book here!

6. REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground

REPLAY is an interactive adventure playground created by The Herd Theatre, built entirely from repurposed waste materials. With a design that sparks creativity, a recycled sound score, and a play generator, it’s a space where children and their grown-ups can play, explore, and reimagine together. Tickets from £5.63. Book here!

7. Visit the 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.

8. 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.

9. Build a LEGO® Sunflowers and take it home with you!

Visit your local LEGO® Store on 1st March (10:00-12:00) or 2nd March (12:00-14:00) to build and take home a LEGO® Sunflower! This FREE event is first come, first served while stocks last, limited to one per person, and suitable for children aged 6+. Don’t miss out!

10. Build a LEGO® Steering Wheel and take it home with you

Head to your local LEGO® Store on 8th March (10:00-12:00) or 9th March (12:00-14:00) to build and take home a LEGO® Steering Wheel! This FREE event is first come, first served, with limited quantities available each day. The activity is suitable for children aged 6+, limited to one per person, and the model cannot be purchased. 

11. Little Swifts – RAF Museum

The RAF museum offers frequent, FREE engaging sessions tailored for preschoolers (ages 2-5), featuring arts and crafts, games, stories, and songs. Reserve your spot ahead of time here. Book here.

12. Polka Theatre

The Polka Theatre not only presents fantastic paid shows throughout the year but also offers a café and both indoor and outdoor play areas that are open to everyone, free of charge. Find the opening times here.

13. Little Explorers- National portrait Gallery

Join the FREE Little Explorers session at the National Portrait Gallery, recommended for ages 2+. Explore the gallery through stories, songs, and hands-on activities with your family. Two sessions are available each month, featuring storytelling followed by an art activity, lasting around 30 minutes. All children must be accompanied by an adult, with a maximum of two adults per booking. Booking opens three weeks before each event. Book here!

14. FREE IKEA events

Numerous free IKEA events take place throughout the year at various IKEA stores. Explore your local store’s offerings here.

15. Sorted! The Postal Play Space

Sorted! The Postal Play Space at The Postal Museum in London is great fun for kids. £4.50 per ticket for ages 8 and under (under 6 months go free). Explore an immersive mini-town with streets, buildings, trolleys, pulleys, slides, and chutes—everything to keep little ones entertained. Book here!

16. 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! 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.

17. FREE gaming at Samsung KX

Experience the ultimate gaming immersion at one of Samsung’s four gaming stations featuring cutting-edge technology that brings you closer to reality than ever before. Don’t miss the cool gaming bus, available for everyone to use for free. Be sure to check the website for more details.

18. Adam Stower Drawing Workshop

Join author and illustrator Adam Stower for an exciting drawing workshop at Waterstones Kensington on Friday, 7th March 2025 at 16:30! Perfect for budding illustrators, this workshop will allow you to practice your drawing skills, followed by a book signing. Tickets are £10 for a book and ticket with Murray the Pirate, and accompanying adults do not need a ticket. Book here.

19. Get kids in the kitchen

Explore courses and learn to cook like a pro. Join a FREE workshop every Monday from 5-7 PM at Boxpark Croydon, where little ones can gain valuable skills and insights. It’s FREE, but be sure to book here!

20. The Kids Space, Southside Shopping centre

The Kids Space, located on the first floor (opposite Nando’s), is an indoor play area for children aged 5 and under, featuring interactive play, dress-up costumes, and role-play stations like a fire station and construction site. Sessions are 90 minutes, and the Mon-Fri 9:30 AM and weekend slots fill up quickly. Prices: Under 6 months: Free; 6 months – 12 months: £2; 1-5 years: £4. One adult goes free with a paying child; additional adults: £2 each.

21. Seed planting and pot decorating

Celebrate spring at the Garden Museum on Sunday, 9th March 2025, from 11:00am to 12:30pm with a FREE seed planting and pot decorating activity. Decorate your own terracotta pot and plant seeds to grow on your windowsill at home. No booking required—first come, first served, so arrive promptly at 11am to join in the fun!

22. Family film club Barbican

Head to the Barbican for the Family Film Club! Screenings start just after 11am with no ads, and before, during, and after the film, enjoy activity sheets, books, toys, and games in the café. Happening on Saturday mornings, tickets are £5 per person.

23. Let’s Dance at The Royal Ballet School

The Royal Ballet School opens its doors to the public on Sunday, 2nd March 2025, from 11:00am to 5:00pm as part of the Let’s Dance initiative. Guests can enjoy free dance classes in one of five timeslots, running from 11:00am to 4:00pm (30-40 minutes each). No prior dance experience is required, making it accessible to everyone. Book here.

24. LEGO F1 Make and Take Event

Start your engines and head to Smyths Toys on Saturday, 1st March for a LEGO® F1 Make & Take Event! From 9am, join the fun and build your own mini yellow F1 car to take home, all for free! Available while stocks last—one build per person. Be prepared for potential wait times during busy hours.

25. Family Sundays

Family Sundays at the Royal Opera House offer a fun and relaxed way to explore the world of opera and ballet. Enjoy bean bags and plenty of space while taking in live music, dance, and creative activities for all ages. Activities include informal performances by Royal Ballet dancers, Jette Parker Artists, and musicians, interactive workshops, live theatrecraft or stage combat demos, and upcycling activities led by the Opera House team. Tickets are just £10 per person, and while February is currently sold out, keep an eye on the page for potential ticket releases.

26. Early Birds at the Science Museum

Early Birds at the Science Museum is a free, sensory-friendly event designed for families who need a quieter environment to enjoy the museum. Early Birds visitors will also have the opportunity to book tickets for lower capacity sessions in Wonderlab at a reduced rate. The next Early Birds event will take place on Saturday, 22nd March 2025, from 08:00 to 11:00, with access to Wonderlab and Power Up for a reduced fee.

27. National Lottery Open Week 2025

National Lottery Open Week returns from Saturday, 15th to Sunday, 23rd March 2025! Enjoy exclusive offers such as 2-for-1 entry at HMS Belfast, free entry to the Horniman Butterfly House, and more. Check out the offers local to you and make the most of this exciting week!

28. Art Sundays

Join the Art Sunday activities at Dulwich Picture Gallery. These fun, creative sessions are aimed at 7–12-year-olds and their families, with siblings of all ages welcome. No experience is needed—just come along and get involved! The sessions run at 1–1:45pm, 2–2:45pm, and 3–3:45pm, and are free (ticketed).

29. St Patrick’s Day festival.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Camden Market on Saturday 15th March with an exciting lineup of free events from 1-5pm at Hawley Wharf. Enjoy live music, bodhrán workshops, Irish dancing performances and more.

30. Boppin’ Bunnies

Join Boppin’ Bunnies for an interactive music show at Woolwich Works on Saturday, 8th March, starting at 10:45am(doors open at 10:30am). Enjoy performances from skilled musicians playing a variety of instruments, including violin, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, guitar, ukulele, and kazoo, with plenty of opportunities for the whole family to join in. Tickets: Child £10, Sibling £5, Adults £5. This engaging event encourages babies, toddlers, and adults to sing, dance, and play instruments together, creating a collaborative musical experience for all!

31. Baby & Toddler Café at John Lewis Brent Cross

Join the Baby & Toddler Community Café, a welcoming space for new parents and carers to connect, share experiences, and chat with a John Lewis Nursery team host. Pre-school siblings can enjoy sensory toys and a colouring station. Tickets are free and include a complimentary hot drink for adults and juice for preschoolers. Book here.

32. The Big Egg Hunt

From 24th March to 27th April 2025, explore a free-to-view trail of 2ft egg sculptures scattered across iconic London locations, including Chelsea, Canary Wharf, Covent Garden, and Marble Arch, as part of a citywide celebration—stay tuned for more details.

33. Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Enjoy free access to the stunning gardens of Hampton Court Palace on selected dates. Explore 60 acres of formal gardens and 750 acres of parkland, all set within a scenic loop of the River Thames. More info here.

34. Arcadia: Seeds of Change

Experience a magical giant puppet and aerial performance celebrating sustainability and climate action at Centrale Shopping Centre on 1st March from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Follow Mother Earth and the Green Man as they roam North End Road in search of seeds for the future, leading to a stunning acrobatic display around a Golden Birdcage structure where visitors can share wishes for the planet. Free for all ages! More info here.

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