What To Do As A Family In London On A Bank Holiday Weekend

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What To Do As A Family In London On A Bank Holiday Weekend
23 May 2025

As the kids break up for half term today, so far the sun is shiningl I am sharing some family friendly ideas on What To Do As A Family In London On A Bank Holiday Weekend.

Lets look at outdoor activities as we hope for warm sunny days

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Picnic in a Royal Park

Everyone loves a picnic, so why not grab a picnic blanket and make up a picnic and head to one of Londons Royal Parks including –

  • Hyde Park
  • Regent’s Park – there is a lovely playground and boating lake you can also enjoy
  • St James’s Parl

Thames River Cruise

There is something so relaxing about water. So why not hop on a River Cruise along the River Thames. This is fun for all ages and with so many historic landmarks and history to learn along the way. There are so many boat stops along the way that you can hop on and off in key locatons such as

  • Greenwich
  • Tower Bridge
  • Westminster

Kew Gardens

If you love nature and are looking for a more relaxed day out. Kew Gardens is a perfect place to visit. From giant greenhouse, treetop walkways and a childrens garden.

This is a perfect relaxed family day out

London Zoo (Regent’s Park)

Somewhere that needs no introduction is London Zoo. A great family day out that can also be made cheaper by packing a picnic to take with you

The London Eye & South Bank Walk

One of my favourite areas to visit is The South Bank. A lovely walk along the River Thames with so much to do and see including street perfomers, food stalls the Southbank Centre and so much more.

You can also book a ride on the London Eye to see London from high up

Tower of London

One iconic place to visit in LondonAMP is The Tower Of London. If you have never been you really must visit. Along with the Beefeaters you will also get to view the Crown Jewels

Natural History Museum

You can a really cheap day out by visiting The Natural History museum. Where you will see dinosaurs and just how big a blue whale is. Along with loads of other exhibits. Plus it is totally free.

Or visit one of the other museums including Science Museum and Museum of London Docklands

West End Family Shows

If you are looking for something relaxing and fun. How about seeing a family theatre show such as

  • The Lion King
  • Matilda
  • Frozen
  • Or one of the many other shows

Rainy Day Backup

We all know Bank HolidayAMP weather usually means it is going to rain. So it is always a good idea to have a back up plan just in case, such as

  • KidZania London (Westfield) – A mini city where kids try out real-life jobs.
  • Shard View or Sky Garden – High views in case of rain, and Sky Garden which is free with booking.

Of course there is always splashing in the puddles if it rains.

I’m hopefully off the London this August Bank Holiday x fancy revisiting Kew Garden

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I have not been to Kew Gardens in a long time

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I love exploring London,theres just so much to do,eat and see

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There is always something to do in London

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In May, when there are two bank holidays, the weather is always perfect for these activities! I love Kew Gardens so much, it’s a beautiful place to explore.

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Kew Gardens is a beautiful and the work they do there is amazing

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I tend to stay away from London because it is so busy. If there where some quieter places to visit, i may be more inclined to go.

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I do not like the crowds either, but can put up with them for a short while

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I would love to take my kids to all these places! Sounds like a wonderful family adventure in London!

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There is so much to do and see in London, and this is just touching the surface really

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don’t often go to London – so much to see and do
wish it wasn’t so far away

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I am lucky to technically live in a London borough

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My children used to love visiting the Natural History Museum to see the dinosaur bones!

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The Natural History Museum is a great place to visit with kids

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Kew Gardens looks amazing! Everything looks amazing, really. If I lived in London, I would take full advantage of all of these.

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Kew Gardens is such a lovely place to visit, even if you are not a keen gardener it really is beautiful

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I love london so much. There are always things to do for the entire family…The shows, the museums…Such a beautiful and rich city.

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I love the history in London

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