London is full of fascinating museums, well-landscaped gardens, casual and fine-dining restaurants, and famous landmarks that people travel from all over to see.
The UK capital is also an excellent place for families, whether you choose to enjoy one of the many must-visit child-friendly attractions or embark on a free tour of London that shows your kids landmarks like the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the London Eye, and Westminster Abbey.
This article will explore five places you must visit if you travel to London with kids in 2025.
SEA LIFE
London’s SEA LIFE is home to over 1,500 marine creatures, including penguins, string rays, sharks, jellyfish, and turtles. Your kids can embark on a shark walk and shark reef encounter, enjoy the rainforest or polar adventure, and visit the seahorse kingdom.
In addition, London’s SEA LIFE is home to the UK’s longest coral reef display, making it a must-visit attraction.
Opening hours: 10am to 5pm from Mondays to Wednesdays and on Fridays, 11am to 5pm on Thursdays, 10am to 7pm on Saturdays, and 10am to 6pm on Sundays. Please note that last entry is one hour before closing time.
Price: Online tickets start from £28.
Shrek’s Adventure
Inside Shrek’s Adventure, your kids can explore Shrek’s Swamp, Rumpelstiltskin’s Carriage, Muffin Man’s House, and The Poison Apple Pub. They also have the opportunity to meet Shrek himself, making it a must-visit attraction.
In addition, your kids can board the 4D flying magic bus, roam the mirror maze, or participate in a game show to save Pinnocho from Lord Farqurad.
Opening hours: 10am to 3pm from Sundays to Fridays, and 10am to 4pm on Saturdays.
Price: Online tickets start from £21.
Hampton Court Palace Maze
The Hampton Court Palace Maze is the UK’s oldest surviving hedge maze, making it a must-visit attraction.
On average, it takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre of the trapezoid-shaped maze. However, it is known for confusing and intriguing guests with its many twists, turns, and dead ends.
Whilst at Hampton Court Palace, your admission ticket allows you to take your kids to explore Henry VIII’s Great Hall, Great Watching Chamber, Haunted Gallery and Processional Route, Kitchen, and many Gardens.
Opening hours: 10am to 4pm every day.
Price: Entry to the Maze is included in an admission ticket to Hampton Court Palace, which starts at £13.60 for kids (under 18) and £27.20 for adults.
London Transport Museum
Your kids can discover the history of London’s transport over the past 200 years with must-visit exhibitions, including Global Poster Gallery, World’s First Underground, The Growth Of London, Echoes Of The Blitz, and London’s Transport At War.
Opening hours: 10am to 6pm every day, with the last entry at 5pm. Please note that the Museum’s cafes and shops may be open at different times.
Price: Annual tickets start from £22.50 for adults, with discounts for concessions and local residents. Please note that you must purchase an Annual Pass, which allows you to visit London Transport Museum as many times as you like within 12 months of the day of purchase.
London Zoo
London Zoo is home to over 10,000 animals, including marching leafcutter ants, butterflies, bullfrogs, lemurs, hippos, frogs, crocodiles, giraffes, and the must-visit 193kg silverback gorilla.
Your kids can also join the team of zookeepers as they talk about and feed some of the most popular animals, including gibbons, lions, penguins, gorillas, and tigers.
In addition, kids between 11 and 15 years old can become a keeper for the day, giving them the chance to spend a morning learning about a range of species and what it takes to be a zookeeper.
Opening hours: In February, the zoo is open from 10am to 5pm. From the 30th March 2025 onwards, the zoo is open from 10am to 6pm.
Price: Online adult prices start at £27, concessions at £25, and kids (ages 3 to 15) at £18.50, depending if you visit on a weekday or weekend.
Things To Note
Planning ahead for your next trip to the UK capital is essential, as combo tickets are available for some of these must-visit attractions. For example, book Shrek’s Adventure and SEA LIFE together and receive a £21 discount online.
In addition, the prices listed in this article are online in advance ticket prices (as of February 2025) and will increase if you buy on the day/at the door.
