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We always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as all attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible, depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper.
Our guide is popular with families and as a school resource for educational trips.
For opening times click through to website or telephone attraction. Some attractions close during the winter.

Place

Doing What

Wheelchair friendly

London Wetland Centre, The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Queen Elizabeth's Walk, Barnes, London SW13 9WT,
Tel 020 8409 4400
www.wwt.org.uk
The 42 hectare London Wetland Centre is the best urban site in Europe to watch wildlife, Nature trails. Ducks, birds, bats, dragonflies and more. Lakeside café. Heated viewing observatory,  Children's adventure area, shop.

Excellent facilities

Snakes and Ladders Indoor & Outdoor Play Area, Syon Park, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 8JF.
Tel: 020 8847 0946
www.snakes-and-ladders.co.uk
3 tier adventure indoor play area, 2 to 5s area, separate toddlers areas, electric motor bikes, coffee shop overlooking play area, birthday party packages, group bookings available.

Yes - Some activities depending on disablement

Tower of London, Tower Hill, London EC3N 4AB
website
Almost a thousand years old, the  Tower of London is an extraordinary castle with a history to match. It has been a royal palace and fortress, prison , arsenal, mint, and houses the Crown Jewels. Shops & restaurants. Book tickets online here Limited
City Sightseeing & The Original Tour
start points: Haymarket, Piccadilly Circus
Whitcomb Street, Piccadilly Circus
Kensington Palace Gate (Russell Square)
website 
The essential introduction to London! Experience all the magical sights and sounds of London in a comfortable and secure environment on our 2-hour open-top bus tours. Free walking tours and free Thames River cruise available. Hop on and off all day. .
Super Camps 
Tel 01235 832222
www.supercamps.co.uk
Activity day camps for children aged 4-14 at Putney High School; Wimbledon High School; Blackheath High School & The Lady Eleanor Holles School, Hampton call to check 
LEGOLAND WINDSOR , Winkfield Road, Windsor, SL4 4AY
Tel 0870 5040404
www.legoland.co.uk 
Enjoy over 50 interactive rides and attractions that’ll keep the whole family entertained.  More fun than you can imagine for children aged 2-12 and their families.   Yes
Royal Air Force Museum, Grahame Park Way, London, NW9 5LL
Tel 020 8205 2266
www.rafmuseum.org
Make discovering history by using interactive displays, visiting our interactive centre, having a ride on a simulator and participating in our special holiday activities. Over 100 aircraft on display. Free entry

Yes

 

Streatham Kart Raceway
390 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 6HX
Tel: 020 8677 8677 
www.playscape.co.uk
Go Karting - Kids Parties, Practice Sessions available to Children aged 8 to 16. Develop and improving your driving skills with computerised timing encouraging your efforts: must be booked in advance. Summer School. 

yes; can go on Karts. Ring for details

English Heritage. English Heritage locations throughout London 
www.english-heritage.org.uk  
From castles to stately homes, ruins and palaces for the whole family to enjoy. Regular fun events and activities: many great ideas for school and educational trips.

Many of our attractions are disabled-friendly

Activity Land, Vale Farm, Watford Road, Wembley, HA0 3HG,
Tel 0208 904 9044
www.wherekidsplay.co.uk 
All-year indoor & outdoor activity centre, 25' rock-climbing wall, Driving school, Tractors & diggers, Multi-level play frame, Woodland trail, Dinosaur dig, Gold-panning, Toddler area, Shop, Restaurant, Party packages

Please ring

Ceramics Cafe, 6, Argyle Road, West Ealing, London,  W13 8AB, 
Tel: 020 8810 4422
www.ceramicscafe.com
Children will love painting pottery. Ceramics Café, the venue for painting your own ceramics in Ealing,  London and the South East. Paint your design, we fire it and your piece is ready in 2-4 days. Kids Parties

Yes

 

Windsor Castle, Windsor, SL4 1NJ
website

 

An official residence of The Queen, and  a working palace today after over 900 years of being a fortress and home to the Royal family. When The Royal Standard flag is flying, the Queen is in residence. Shops, cafes. Book tickets online here.

Most parts are accessible

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum,
The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquest Club, Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AE. Tel (020) 8946 6131
www.wimbledon.org/museum 
State-of-the-art award winning museum. Interactive touch screens and collection of  tennis memorabilia, all exploring the story of the game and the Wimbledon Championships. Great education programme. Shop, restaurant.

Yes - Very helpful

 

All Fired Up Ceramics Cafe, 34 East Dulwich Road, London, SE22 9AX, 
Tel:020 7732 6688
Website 
Children love painting pottery. All Fired Up Ceramics Café offers a wide range of ceramic items that can be hand painted, ranging from plates, mugs, piggy banks and flower pots. First footprints - for all time!  - All Fired Up! Yes - telephone to check
ZSL London Zoo, Outer Circle, Regent's Park, London, NW1 4RY,
Tel 0207 7722 3333
www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo
Visit the new exhibit Gorilla Kingdom to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the rainforest. many animal magical moments, including feeds and keeper talks, make London Zoo a great day out for all. Restaurant Yes
Madame Tussauds, Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LR.
website
The life size figures at this world renowned attraction will have you looking again and again in disbelief that they are not real, and the interactive displays really make them come alive. Book online here Yes, except for "Spirit of London" moving  themed ride
City Cruises Plc, Cherry Garden Pier
Cherry Garden Street, London SE16 4TU 
Tel +44 (020) 77 400 400
www.citycruises.com/riverred.htm
Family friendly cruises on the River Thames.  No better way to see and experience the sights and splendour of this great city than from one of City Cruises modern, wheelchair-friendly RiverLiners™. Snacks and refreshments. Yes

 

Ceramics Cafe, 1A Mortlake Terrace, Kew Green, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3DT.
Tel: 020 8332 6661
www.ceramicscafe.com

Another Ceramics Café, the venue for painting your own ceramics in Richmond,  London and the South East. Paint your design, we fire it and your piece is ready in 2-4 days. Kids Parties Yes
Kidspace Adventures, Kidspace, The Colonnades, 619 Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 4RQ
Tel 0208 686 0040
www.kidspaceadventures.com 
The very best playcentre  activities  in new breed of centre. Kidspace alters the perception of an indoor adventure park with its huge range of play equipment, activity zones and unique party offerings. Cafe. Ages up to 13. Yes
The Lion King, Lyceum Theatre, 21 Wellington Street, WC2E 7RQ
website
Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, this award-winning show is a spectacular at transports audiences to a dazzling world of glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. Book online here. .
Yogabugs North London, Hillfield Park, Muswell Hill, London N10 3PJ
Tel 0845 8630 684
www.yogabugs.com 
Kids Yoga Classes and Birthday Parties in North London. Educational, relaxing and lots of fun. Ages 2.5 to 16 years. 'Stretching Imagination'! Yes
Science Museum, South Kensington, SW7 2DD, 
Tel
0870 8704868
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
The Science Museum is world-renowned for its awe-inspiring collections, family activities and exhibitions including the all-new Launchpad gallery - it's a FREE fun day out for the whole family! Restaurant, Cafe. Yes
The Household Cavalry Museum, Horse Guards, Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX
Tel 020 7930 3070
www.householdcavalrymuseum.org.uk 
Have fun dressing up in combat jackets and helmets as you go behind the scenes at this living museum. Watch troopers working with their horses.  Craft activities and story-telling sessions over the summer.  Gift shop. Yes
The Sound of Music, The London Palladium, Argyll Street, W14 7T
website
The world's best-loved musical, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, has made a triumphant return to the West End with a dazzling new production at the London Palladium. Book online here. .
Smarty Paints Ceramics & Pottery Café, 85, Nightingale Lane, Wandsworth, SW12 8NX
Tel 0208 772 8702
www.smartypaints.co.uk 
Fun place to paint ceramics and pottery. We do parties, foot and hand prints, kids activities and classes People of any age welcome, no artistic skills needed. Birthday parties: ceramics or T-shirt painting yes
London Eye,  South Bank,  London SE12 7PB.
website 
The London Eye. Great views from this observation wheel, which turns high above London. Just spectacular! Book tickets online here

Yes

London Dungeon, Tooley Street,  Southwark, SE1 2SZ (near London Bridge Station)
website
The Dungeon is a unique combination of real history, horror and humour using live actors, interactive shows, breathtaking rides and special effects to take you back in history. Book tickets online here

Yes

Chessington World of Adventures, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2NE
website
Chessington World of Adventures, Zoo and Sea Life Centre promises a hassle free, adventurous family day out. Forbidden Kingdom , Animal Antics, Toadies Crazy Cars and much more. Book tickets online here.

Yes

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamboat, Adelphi Theatre, Strand, WC2R 0NS.
website
This colourful retelling of the biblical story about dreamboat Joseph, his uncanny abilities and his designer coat sings out to young and old alike with a score which is wall to wall hits - including Close Every Door and Any Dream Will Do. Book online here

 

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BBC Television Tours, BBC Television Centre, Wood Lane, London, W12 7RJ, 
Tel 0370 901 1227
www.bbc.co.uk/tours   
Visit the News Centre, dressing room and studios. Visitors must be 9 years or over. We also offer a CBBC Experience, also at Television Centre, for children 7 - 12 yrs.

Yes

 

Royal Armouries, White Tower, Tower of London, EC3N 4AB 
Tel 020 3166 6660
www.royalarmouries.org 
Where better to experience history than the world-famous White Tower within the Tower of London? This iconic site showcases the Royal Armouries’ glittering collection of arms, armour and historical artefacts

Limited access: call to check

The London Bridge Experience & The London Tombs, 2 - 4 Tooley Street, Southwark, SE1 2SY
Tel 0800 043 4666
www.thelondonbridgeexperience.com 
The London Bridge Experience and the London Tombs are set in the historic surroundings of the tombs under the London Bridge

Yes

Diana, Princess of Wales' Memorial Playground, Kensington Gardens, London W2 UH. 
Tel 020 7298 2141
Website
A huge wooden Pirate ship is the amazing centrepiece of the Diana, Princess of Wales' Memorial Playground. This children's wonderland opened on the 30th June 2000, in memory of the late Princess.

Yes

London Aquarium, County Hall, Riverside Building, London, SE1 7PB, 
Tel 020 79678000
www.londonaquarium.co.uk 
Underwater Life. See one of Europe's largest displays of underwater life.

Yes

 

Regent's Park, London, NW1 4NR
Tel 020 7486 7905
Open air theatre (end of May to early September); lunchtime and evening concerts at the bandstands; lake-side theatre; puppet shows, boating lake

Yes

Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD, Tel 0207 9425000 Superb museum with Dinosaurs, exhibitions, interactive displays, not to be missed.

Yes

 

Battersea Park Childrens Zoo, Battersea Park, London, SW11 4NJ, 
Tel 020 7924 5826.
Plenty of animals and birds to see including Monkeys, Otters, Meerkats, Lemurs as well as your farmyard favourites. Cafe, shop and a well equipped play area.

Yes

Holland Park, Kensington, London, W8. 
Tel 020 7361 3003

The Royal Borough’s largest park, children’s play areas, including an under eights' area, sports facilities, cafeteria

Yes

Kensington Memorial Park, St Mark's Road, London, W10
Tel 020 7361 3003
 
Pleasant formal areas, children’s playground, seasonal paddling pool, One O’Clock, Club tennis, football and junior cricket facilities, kiosk during the summer.

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