Two children crouching down and and enjoying gardening activities in the Kitchen Garden at Osterley Park and House, London — Enjoying gardening activities in the Kitchen Garden at Osterley Park and House, London | © National Trust Images/Rob Stothard

Family-friendly places to visit in London

Discover the top places for family days out in and around London this spring. Make memories to treasure on family walks in beautiful surroundings and connect with nature together in the great outdoors. Wander around historic houses and immerse yourself in the stories of these remarkable places.

Summer holidays with family across London

Osterley Park and House

Get stuck into a nature spotting challenge with a free Bird Bingo sheet, enjoy crafting sessions at the Craft Cart on selected dates, or settle down for nostalgic open air theatre this summer at Osterley. There are plenty of shady picnic spots to choose from, or you can enjoy delicious cooling treats from the Stables Cafe.

Ham House and Garden

Try your hand at classic lawn games including croquet and badminton. The maze‑like Wilderness is ideal for a round of hide and seek, a timeless favourite for all ages. Catch your breath in the Garden Room for some colouring-in and to grab a seasonal garden spotter. Little ones can dive into messy play at the mud kitchen behind the Orangery Café, exploring different natural textures.

A family sat outside the Orangery Cafe at Ham House during summer

Morden Hall Park

Explore the natural play area, spot wildlife from the boardwalk and enjoy a family walk at Morden Hall Park, with pushchair friendly routes available. Wander into the second hand book shop for a treasure trove of stories.

Family visits at Rainham Hall & Gardens this Summer

Explore Rainham Hall’s free community gardens through sunshine‑inspired games and activities, or dive into a nature‑filled adventure with our Young Rangers.

A group of young rangers at Rainham Hall, all helping to push a wheelbarrow

Outdoor activities in London

There are plenty of ways to get active with all the outdoor activities available at National Trust places in London.

A family on a bike ride at Morden Hall Park, London

Walking in London

From acres of parkland at Osterley Park to walks along the River Thames with historic views to Ham House, discover where to go for the best walks in London.

Two women sitting on a bench on the boardwalk at Morden Hall Park, holding reusable coffee cups, smiling and talking

Places to eat in London

Discover some favourite tea-rooms and cafés in London and plan where to stop for a tasty treat on your next adventure

Family members sat outside the café at Osterley Park and House, London

Family friendly events this summer

Enjoy bright sunny days outdoors, with days out and activities to suit all ages.

Young Rangers at Rainham Hall

Running on the 1st Saturday of each month, Young Rangers is a brilliant session for children interested in nature or gardening. Working alongside fantastic gardnening Chloe Hayes you will learn new skills and meet new friends whilst taking part in gardening and nature based activities. Recommended for ages 6 to 12 years. Parent or carer needs to stay on site during this session. All abilities welcome. Booking advisable.

Urban Rangers are helping to create new habitat spaces at Morden Hall Park, London

Family theatre at Morden Hall Park

Enjoy a whole host of performances this summer at Morden Hall Park, with classics including Pinocchio, Peter Rabbit and The Jungle Book. Booking essential.

Families watching outdoor theatre in the garden

Family theatre at Osterley Park and House

Settle down with the family and immerse yourself in magical worlds this summer with open air theatre performances of classics including The Wizard of Oz, Peter Rabbit and King Arthur. Booking essential.

Audience members watching an open-air theatre performance in the garden on the Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire

Family friendly events this autumn

Harvest Festival, Morden Hall Park, Saturday 3 October

Join a day of autumn celebration at Morden Hall Park celebrating the harvest season with apple pressing, themed crafts, live performances and community displays.

Child on father's shoulders gazing at an apple tree with young fruit.

Spiders aren't so scary, Morden Hall Park, 16 and 17 October

A gentle guided walk in the dark with our friendly nature guide to see how many different spiders you can spot on the trees, reeds, bridges, and walls. This family-friendly adventure will uncover the secret lives of these misunderstood minibeasts.

Garden Spider (Araneus diadematus) on a web at Parke, Devon

Pumpkin carving, Morden Hall Park, 28, 29 and 30 October

Come and get stuck into pumpkin carving in the Stableyard at Morden Hall Park this October. A classic Halloween activity for little ones to enjoy. We provide all the tools required and clean up all the mess! Children must be accompanied by an adult and supervised during pumpkin carving activity.

Close up of a family carving pumpkins at a table outside

Cabinets Unlocked: Sensory Explorers

Our unique cabinet collection at Ham House and Garden has been unlocked this autumn! During this October half-term, we invite you to investigate these special cabinets using your senses. Have you ever wondered what a piece of furniture sounds like? Listen to music etched on a cabinet, smell precious spices that would have been kept in these beautiful objects, and explore the house to see if you can spot all the lost cabinet keys.