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Things to do in London

There are 506 things to do recorded in and around London, with options spanning art galleries, museums and amusement arcades. Part of Greater London in London, it makes an easy base for a day out, with everything below grouped by the kind of outing you are after.

Of these, 116 are free to visit, 484 are indoor options for a wet day, 23 are outdoors, 64 are geared towards younger children and 5 welcome dogs. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Better-known places near London include London Aquarium, SEA LIFE Aquarium London, Fulham Palace, The Type Museum and Charles Dickens Museum, each with its own page showing location and nearby alternatives.

Happy to travel a little further? Stratford, Greenwich, Walthamstow and Barking are close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in London

  1. 01
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including The Sassoon Gallery and Pangolini.
    260 places
  2. 02
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including The Type Museum and Charles Dickens Museum.
    152 places
  3. 03
    Amusement Arcades
    Classic and modern arcade machines — including Gravity Max and Las Vegas Arcade.
    24 places
  4. 04
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Gillespie Park Nature Reserve and Staff Yard.
    22 places
  5. 05
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including Finchley Lido and Clapham Leisure Centre.
    11 places
  6. 06
    Bowling Alleys
    Ten-pin lanes and arcade games — including All Star Lanes (Holborn) and Hollywood Bowl.
    11 places

Browse categories

Indoor Things to Do484Nature Reserves22Soft Play & Party Centres10

Places in London

Princess Diana Memorial PlaygroundTeamsport London Docklands

Good to know

How many things are there to do in London?

This guide maps 506 places to visit in and around London. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in London?

Recognisable names near London include London Aquarium, SEA LIFE Aquarium London, Fulham Palace and The Type Museum. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in London?

116 of the places listed for London are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in London on a rainy day?

484 indoor options are recorded near London — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on London kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.