What to Do with Children in London in April 2024
Now that the winter is behind us, it is time to take the children to fabulous outdoor adventures and also experience great activities available in London.
In this guide, I have researched for you some of the best things to do in London with your kids in April 2024.
This year, the Spring UK school holiday starts on Friday 29th March 2024 until Sunday 14 April 2024. So plenty of time to entertain your family in London in case you are not going away.
1. London Transport Museum
During the Easter holiday, the London Transport Museum is organising events around plants and poems. Expect your kids to learn about how plants and flowers are growing in different environments.
Lots of workshops will be available between 29th March 2024 and 14th April 2024 including a unique day workshop for teenagers to design your own animation short film.
Did you know that entries to the London Transport Museum are free for children? So one more reason not to miss this child friendly activity this Easter holiday 2024.
Address: London WC2E 7BB
2. Three Billy Goats Gruff at Polka Theatre
This play is suitable for children aged 3 to 7+
As you probably know, Polka Theatre located in South West London is one of the most celebrated theatres for children. Every year the venue comes up with original plays that make families to come back every time.
This Easter holiday, your children will be able to watch the play Three Billy Boats Gruff inspired by a Norwegian fairy tale written in 1843.
The 60 minutes play is telling the story of three goats who want to cross the bridge and face a big challenge with a troll claiming the other side is his land.
Address: 240 The Broadway, London SW19 1SB
3. Bronco Billy – The Musical at Charing Cross Theatre
This activity is suitable for children aged 10+
If you fancy to see a brand new musical in London with your kids, have a look at Bronco Billy – The Musical.
Set in the late seventies, a group of Wild West roustabouts is struggling to make things work for their travelling show. The leader Bronco Billy meets a young woman from Manhattan named Antoinette Lily who will save it all and sparks a love adventure.
Originally, Bronco Billy is an American movie directed and starring Clint Eastwood who brought the actress Sondra Locke to plays Antoinette Lily character. However, the movie wasn’t a great success and I hardly remember it. But don’t worry the musical has been praised very positively with a reviews rating of 4.8 out of 5 on London Theatre Direct.
Anyhow, The upbeat musical runs until 7 April 2024 with tickets available between £15 and £55, which is considered very reasonable compared to classic musicals happening in the West End.
Address: The Arches, Villiers St, London WC2N 6NL
4. Bubble Planet
Bubble Planet is an immersive experience that has caught the eyes of many Londoners and tourists with some heavy advertising on buses. A few months later after the opening, Bubble Planet is still going strong with excellent reviews.
As the name suggests, Bubble Planet is taking you on a world full of surprises with different rooms filled with bubbles.
Children will especially enjoy playing in the gigantic ball pitt or be mesmerised by the candy floss machine.
This unique London activity is running the whole month of April and ends on 12 th May 2024.
Address: 22 Fulton Rd, Wembley HA9 0TF
5. Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt at Hampton Court
I bet your kids cannot wait to go egg hunting during Easter holiday. Hampton has announced dates for the Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt 2024 edition.
The gardens around Hampton Court will be full of children with their parents discovering different trails in the hope to find those Lindt Gold Bunny statues.
Once you have found all the statues, you can claim your little reward with a chocolate treat.
Make sure to pre-book your egg hunt especially on weekends and school holidays.
Address: Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU
6. A day Out at the Battersea Park Children’s Zoo
With spring coming soon, maybe it is time to visit once again the Battersea Park Children’s Zoo with your little ones.
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo located in South West London is specifically designed with younger children in mind. If you have young kids who love animals and enjoy interactive experiences, they may find the zoo to be a delightful and engaging outing.
My kids always loved the petting area where you can see rabbits, guinea pigs and more animals. Otherwise, families will enjoy the trail whilst admire monkeys, meerkats or sheep.
Don’t forget to allow some time for your children to play at the adventure playgrounds.
Address: Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ
7. Explore the London Canal with a Waterbus
For some reasons, we never get bored of visiting Camden Market on weekends even though competition is out there with Spitalfields Market or Notting Hill.
However the journey from Paddington to Camden on a waterbus makes the whole day out in London very unique and more interesting for families.
Waterbuses starts from Little Venice just outside Paddington Station and take you on a nice gentle cruise to Camden Market just before the famous Iron Footbridge over Regents Canal.
8. Experience the Postal Museum and its famous Rail Mail Ride
If you happen to be around Holborn or Farringdon area of London, have a look at the Postal Museum, which is a great London museum for children.
At first, you might think the topic might be boring for your little ones but actually past family visitors have praised how interesting and interactive this activity is.
As you would probably guess, the museum takes you on the long history of postal services across the national.
The highlight of this fantastic activity in London is the rail mail ride that needs to be booked in advance.
Address: 15-20 Phoenix Pl, London WC1X 0DA
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