Indoor fun with kids in London

    The British weather can be so unpredictable and we are mostly cold even during summer so here's a list of indoor places to visit with kids.

Free

• National History Museum, South Kensington - one of my favourite museum becuaue of the dinosaurs
• The Chocolate Museum, Brixton - a tiny museum dedicated to all things chocolate. With workshops happening throughout the the year, its a great place to entertain the kids. (https://mummylife0912.blogspot.com/search?q=chocolate+museum)
• Science Museum, South Kensington - such a great interactive museum to learn so much about science
• V&A, South Kensington - I love this museum since it's all about learning about different cultures and eras
• National Gallery, Trafalgar Square - maybe for older kids who love art
• National Portrait Gallery - Leicester Square - a cute little museum but again maybe for older kids
• Tate Modern -  some great exhibitions and installations which would cultivate your kids' imaginations
• Somerset House, Waterloo - Usually have great exhibitions for kids and a stunning ice rink during Winter
• Saatchi Gallery - Some great kid-friendly workshops held on Sundays
• Southbank Centre, Waterloo- we usually attend the Imagine Festival every February but it has some great events throughout the year
• Museum of London, London Docklands and Barbican - everything to learn about London's history. We especially loved the Great Fire of London walk hosted by Museum of London to complement what the kids learn in year 2.
• British Museum - I don't like to visit this much due to all the stolen goods but it's such a stunning place to learn all about different eras
• The Petrie Museum - perfect for anyone in love with Egypt's history
• Royal Observatory, Greenwich - man interactive things to do to learn about space. Includes a planetarium (shows needs to be paid for) https://mummylife0912.blogspot.com/2018/04/royal-observatory-greenwich.html
• National Maritime Museum, Greenwich - all about the seas. The play areas are our favourite! They also great hosts family workshops!
• Cutty Sark - For all your little sailors!
• Horniman Museum, Forest Hill - a great museum with aquarium, gardens and butterfly house
• Imperial War Museum, Lambeth - a great place to learn about WW2
•  Heath Robinson, Pinner - a small museum dedicated to a local Harrow artist and illustrator
• Headstone Manor Museum, North Harrow - a museum to explore Harrow
• Feminist Library, Lambeth - a great library with a range of literature from female authors
• Royal Army Museum, Chelsea - a great museum about the army's role in the different wars
• National Archieves - close to Kew Gardens and every 1st sunday hold family workshops. A great treat for a little historian

Paid attractions

• Kidzania, Westfield
• Harrow Arts Centre, Hatch End - multiple shows, workshops and classes
• ArtsDepot, North Finchley - another great space for shows, workshops and classes
•  London - 4hrous of unlimited fun for kids where they try their hands at different job
• Transport Museum, Covent Garden and Acton - the ticket you buy is valid for a year so you can return however many times within a year. Everything to learn about Tfl for any transport crazy kids!
• Golden Hinde , London Bridge- a replica of  the first English ship that went around the world. A great day out to experience history. Some of the areas are outdoors. https://mummylife0912.blogspot.com/search?q=southwark
• The Clink Museum, London Bridge - a small but a bit scary museum. Maybe for Halloween?
• Shakespeare's Globe, London Bridge - if your child is learninf about Shakespeare then this is the perfect place to take them! Plays, workshops and festivals, they have it all!
• Tower of London, Tower Hill - another great historic place and who doesn't want to see the Crown Jewels
• Discover Children's Centre, Stratford - Perfect for primary school children to see their favourite books coming alive. https://mummylife0912.blogspot.com/2018/06/discover-children-centre.html
• Buckingham Palace, Green Park - who doesn't want to see where the Queen live
• Kensington Palace - Diana lived here. Do we need to say anymore?
• Various English Heritage Sites - free if you are a member
• Various National Trust sites - free if you are a member
• Shrek, Westminster - let's visit our favourite orgre with special appearances from the Madagascar team
• SeaLife, Westminster - sharks and all other underwater creatures. Combo tickets with Shrek and other nearby attractions available
• The Old Operating Theatre, London Bridge - a hidden museum with an interactive session about operating back in the days
• The London Bridge Experience, London Bridge - perfect for Halloween with scary people chasing you!
• The London Canal Museum, King's Cross - a great museum to learn about the canal ways in London which also offer canal rides on the narrowboats! https://mummylife0912.blogspot.com/2017/11/halloween-treat-3-london-canal-museum.html
• London Dungeon, London Bridge - Another spooky experience! https://mummylife0912.blogspot.com/2017/11/halloween-treat-london-dungeon.html
• The Florence Nightingale Museum, London Bridge - a little museum all about Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole
• BFI - we love Sunday Family Days where they do movie previews with great workshops to go with it!
• Madame Tussauds, Baker Street - see your favourite celebs up close
• Cartoon Museum, Oxford Circus - A great museum all for cartoons. They also do great half-term workshops for kids
• Bentley Priory Museum, Stanmore - An important place in the history of the Battle of Britain, this is a stunning place to learn all about its history and the pivotal role it played during WW2!
• Musicals and Theatres
• Crazy Golf
• Trampoline parks
• Charles Dickens Museum - hold lots of events suitable for families and a great little museum to walk through where Dickens lived!
• Madame Tussauds - quite an expensive day out but really worth it if your family love the entertainment world. Some sections are