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Children visiting Father Christmas in a stone grotto surrounded by trees
Children visiting Father Christmas | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

Family-friendly places to visit in London

Discover the top places for family days out in and around London this autumn. 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.

Christmas 2026 in London

Christmas in London 

Enjoy the sparkle of Christmas across London with family trails, frosty walks and seasonal treats this Christmas. Time to dig out your favourite festive jumper, crank up the Christmas tunes and gobble mince pies at every opportunity.

Christmas paper robin at Ham House, London

Visit Father Christmas at Morden Hall Park 

Weekends before Christmas from 5 December, plus 21 & 22 December. Meet Father Christmas at Morden Hall Park this festive season. Write a special note before your visit, share your Christmas wishes in the grotto and receive a wrapped gift chosen by his elves. Your visit also includes the Save the Sleigh trail. Advance booking highly recommended. £15 per child. Relaxed sessions available during the first hour.

Children visiting Father Christmas in a stone grotto surrounded by trees

The Robin's Tale, Ham House and Garden 

28 November - 3 January: Step into a beautifully decorated 17th century mansion featuring enchanting paper bird sculptures created by local Kingston artist Nathan Ward. Come and join our jolly robin on a Christmas adventure as he flies from room to room to reunite the phoenix with her tail.

Christmas paper robin at Ham House, London

Save the Sleigh Trail, Morden Hall Park 

Sat 28 Nov - Sun 3 Jan, 10am-4pm Father Christmas needs your help! Six important parts of his sleigh have been hidden around Morden Hall Park, and without them he won't be able to deliver presents on Christmas Eve. £3 per trail, including gift.

A wooden reindeer as part of the reindeer trail at Dunwich Heath, peeking out from behind a tree.

Planning your visit

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

Girl enjoying a spoon of frothed milk outside a tearoom

Dog-friendly places in London 

Discover the National Trust places in London where you can walk your dog and find out what facilities are available for your furry friends at each place. Plus, Pooch Passport is back for the autumn and winter seasons!

Dog in the courtyard at Stowe Gardens

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

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
The Cherry Garden showing frosty lavender in winter with Ham House and a blue sky in the background

Discover more in London

From thriving wetlands to sprawling estates, intimate spaces and modernist masterpieces, London has it all, if you know where to look.

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