Museum dedicated to the history of London’s transport system and how it shaped the city. Displays include vintage Tube carriages, historic buses, and the evolution of the Underground network.
Must see: original early Underground trains you can walk through, alongside the iconic poster collection that defined London’s visual identity.
Unexpectedly fascinating museum uncovering the hidden history of London’s postal system. Make sure to pre-book a ride on Mail Rail, a miniature underground train through old postal tunnels. Blends social history, engineering, and quirky stories from centuries of communication.
Feels immersive and slightly secretive, revealing a part of the city most people never get to see.
Part of the Greenwich Maritime World Heritage Site, exploring Britain’s relationship with the sea. Extensive collections covering naval history, exploration, trade, and navigation. Must see: Admiral Nelson’s Trafalgar coat, still bearing the fatal bullet hole from the Battle of Trafalgar. Galleries range from grand historical narratives to intricate details of life at sea.
Victorian tea clipper launched in 1869, built for speed during the China tea trade. Now suspended above ground in Greenwich, with a glass canopy beneath its hull. You can walk both under and on board, exploring crew quarters, cargo spaces, and deck rigging. A rare chance to experience a historic ship from every angle, revealing both its engineering and daily life at sea.
A brilliant museum charting the story of the Royal Air Force from 1918 through to modern day operations. Houses over 100 real aircraft, from early flying machines to Cold War jets and beyond. At times quiet and reflective, at others dramatic and cinematic, it leaves you with a strong sense of both engineering ambition and human cost.
A sprawling outdoor play world, where imagination can run wild! Packed with climbable structures, hidden passages, and spaces to roam. Animals and open landscapes add to the sense of escape from the city. A less polished theme park - more chaotic, muddy, make believe adventure in the best way.
Outdoor flying trapeze school, where you can practise your best circus skills in the middle of the park! Open to complete beginners with expert instructors guiding you through each step. Sessions build up to real mid air catches.
A quirky floating theatre set on a converted barge in Little Venice. Puppet shows inspired by classic stories, myths, and fairytales with seating for 55 people. There are tea, coffee and light snack facilities on board, as well as limited parking for pushchairs and scooters.
Self drive electric boats that let you explore the capital's waterways at your own pace. No experience needed - just a map, a picnic and some sunglasses on your journey through Little Venice and beyond. An unhurried and whimsical way to see London from the water.
A beloved London institution opened in 1828, set within the greenery of Regent’s Park. Home to a wide range of species, from big cats to penguins and tropical habitats. Combines conservation, education, and immersive exhibits across themed zones. Make sure to check out bookable experiences including animal encounters, feeding sessions, and behind the scenes tours.
Traditional toy shop with roots dating back to the 19th century, inspired by Victorian theatre. Specialises in wooden toys, puppets, and its signature miniature paper theatres. A unique spot for imaginative gifts that celebrate storybooks and charming theatrical magic.
Indoor amusement park with a futuristic space theme set in the heart of Camden.
Packed with rides, arcade games, and a standout indoor roller coaster. Designed as an all weather destination for high energy fun. Feels vibrant, surreal, and slightly chaotic in the best way, like stepping into another world.
A smaller zoo offering close up encounters with small and playful animals. Home to lemurs, meerkats, otters, and other species which are perfect for younger visitors. Combines animal discovery with interactive play areas and outdoor exploration. Feels relaxed, engaging, and easy to enjoy within the greenery of Battersea Park.
Pedal boats and row boats available on the park’s peaceful central lake. An old fashioned way to slow down and spend time on the water, surrounded by lush greenery, with friendly ducks and swans by your side. Make sure to pack your sunglasses and prepare to give those legs a good workout!
Underground bunker used by the British government during the Second World War, operational from 1939 to 1945. Preserved almost exactly as it was left - with maps, phones, and rooms frozen in time. Includes Churchill’s private quarters and the Cabinet War Room where key decisions were made.
This Japanese garden was gifted by the city of Kyoto in 1991 as a symbol of friendship with the UK. Designed in a traditional style with waterfalls, koi carp, stone lanterns, peacocks and carefully placed rocks. Quiet, contemplative, and beautifully composed, it feels worlds away from the surrounding city.
Reimagined museum opened in 2023, designed to spark creativity in young minds. Highly interactive spaces where design, play, and imagination take centre stage. Encourages hands on exploration with exhibits you can touch, build, and experiment with.
Set within Battersea Power Station, originally built in the 1930s and once powering a fifth of London. After decades of abandonment, the building was restored and reopened in 2022, turning this industrial giant into a cultural landmark.
The glass elevator rises through one of the reconstructed chimneys, a structure that had to be dismantled and rebuilt as part of the revival.
A Royal Navy warship launched in 1938, now permanently moored on the Thames. You can explore all 9 decks of the ship, from gun turrets to engine rooms, exactly as it was used in the past.
From climbing ladders, ducking through tight corridors, stepping into real living quarters - this feels less like a museum, and more like walking through a frozen moment in history.
