With September in full swing, London has plenty of activities that are perfectly suited for parents and toddlers to participate in. We’ve put together a list of 9 things to do in London in September with kids that deserve a look this back to school month.
1. Relax and have a cup of coffee at Bella Boos
An ice cream parlour isn’t a typical location that you’d think about visiting with your toddler, but Bella Boos is a unique café in West London concept that will change your mind. The idea is to bring your child to the café which offers a welcoming, stylish and safe space for children.
Your kids will be entertained in the basement floor called the Candy Land (£8.50 entry price per child for 2 hours play) while parents can enjoy a delicious cup of coffee or tea to unwind and relax.
The Bella Boos also offers a private function, perfect for organising your child birthday party.
Address: 152 Fulham Palace Rd, London W6 9ER
2. Attend a contemporary music and arts festival to learn about colours
From September 14th to 22nd 2024, the Colourscape Music Festival will be held in Clapham to celebrate music and arts from all over the world in many different forms.
Child tickets are available but if you want to bring the whole family along, you can get a family admission ticket for an affordable price.
Be quick to book your tickets on the weekend or take advantage of weekdays will less people!
3. Go to the gym with your child in Westfield London
The Little Gym in Westfield London is a great concept that teaches both parent and child how to start having fun with exercise. This is a fantastic opportunity for you and your child to develop healthier habits.
In addition, you can also teach your child muscle control, coordination, motor skills, colour recognition, language development and life skills. So let’s get your toddlers active this Autumn!
4. Attending swimming lessons in Wandsworth or Isleworth
London Baby Swim offers some fantastic swimming classes that are designed for both parents and their children. No matter if your child is a toddler or a baby, the swimming centre is a playful, safe and fun environment to develop natural swimming skills.
What a fun way to introduce the pools to your toddlers.
5. Visit an animal farm in Spitalfields
Spitalfields City Farm is a community space that is open from 10am to 4.30pm for 6 days a week. It’s completely free entry and is a fantastic place to relax, see rare breed farm animals. Your toddlers will love exploring the tree house they offer.
The farm usually hosts a range of different events on the weekends such as a harvest festival for instance.
6. Go to Polka Theatre to enjoy the Big Dreams Festival
There are plenty of great options for watching a play with your kids, but Polka Theatre is one of the best places to introduce theatre to children under 4.
As part of the Big Dreams Festival, the venue organises several activities on the 28th and 29th of September 2024 including Wonder Gigs where you little ones can sing, play an instrument and participate in multi sensory sessions.
Make sure to pre-book your session to avoid disappointment.
7. Explore one of the most exciting soft play areas in Chelsea
Play Base is one of the largest and most varied soft play areas in the whole of London. Whether it’s an assault course of different obstacles or climbing onto vehicles, your child has plenty to explore in Play Base.
Tickets are completely free for adults and children under the age of 1. You can book your tickets cheaper online, so it’s a good idea to plan in advance. Play Base is among the best activities to do in London for sure.
8. Visit the largest Lego shop in the world in Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus is home to one of the world’s largest Lego stores. It’s filled with unique promotions and events that are designed to pique the creative curiosity of your children while also being a lot of fun.
Families can take pictures of the gigantic Lego sets replicating famous monuments of London such as Big Ben of the London Tube.
There’s also the huge Lego store itself which offers countless Lego set options that can be taken home to continue the fun.
9. Take parent and child Yoga classes in Chelsea, Camden or Shoreditch
Yoga isn’t typically something that is introduced to children, but parent and child Yoga classes are available which can help you both develop healthier exercise habits. There are several locations to experience these joint classes.
In summary, you will learn how to develop mindful breathing and postures to build confidence with your child. Last but not least, you will discover ways to relax when you’re feeling particularly stressed out.
Are you ready to give it a try?
So which of these 9 things to do in London with toddlers will you tick off the list this month ?
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