As we gently head towards Easter, grab your diary, and book some March dates for you and the family. Here are our top 20 things to do this month in and around London with the kids.
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The Baby Show hits Excel London for its Spring edition. This time Tommee Tippee and the Boots Parenting Club have collaborated on The ‘Parenting Club House’ transforming the stand into a walk-through home environment, guiding consumers from pregnancy to early parenthood via three zoned spaces (Lounge, Kitchen, Nursery).
Where: Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL
When: 6 to 8 March
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Rod Campbell’s Dear Zoo returns to the stage at The Lyric Hammersmith. Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage and share a magical experience as the story unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction.
Where: Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King St, London W6 0QL
When: 2 to 5 March
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Little Octonauts fans can pick up a free activity trail and head off on mini missions throughout the Horniman Museum, discovering fun Octofacts along the way. The adventure continues outdoors in the Sound Garden, blending learning, movement and imaginative play in one easy win for families.
When: now to Sunday 1 November 2026
Where: Horniman Museum and Gardens, 100 London Rd, London SE23 3PQ
Ticket price: Free
Recommended age: 3–7 years
Good to know: Trails available from the Ticket Desk
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4
Ramses and the Pharaohs’ Gold has opened at NEON at Battersea Power Station. Featuring 180 priceless antiquities – many never before seen outside Egypt – this immersive cultural experience celebrates the power, legacy and opulence of Ramses the Great.
When: Daily
Where: NEON at Battersea Power Station, Electric Boulevard, London SW11 8BJ
Ticket price: Standard Admission – includes entry to the exhibition
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At the Polka Theatre, Elliot needs to save the world – and save his mum – enter some epic Greek Gods with a few tricks up their togas for the brand new musical Who Let the Gods Out.
When: 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and March
Where: Polka Theatre
Age: 8 to 13 years old
Ticket price: From £10 plus £2.50 booking fee.
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The Arts Depot is showing Eric Carle’s The Hungry Caterpillar. Alongside audiences will enjoy Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks and The Very Busy Spider. These beloved tales are brought to life by a captivating cast of storytellers, sweeping original music, and stunning puppetry.
Where: Pentland Theatre, Arts Depot, 5 Nether Street, Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley
When: 5 and 6 March
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Get involved with A Station of Stories, a year-long celebration of books, storytelling and creativity at Battersea Power Station to mark the National Year of Reading. It begins this World Book Day (5 March) with a Mr Men Little Miss takeover which continues to 8 March, designed for children and families. And on 7, 21 and 28 March enjoy The House at Pooh Corner at Arches Lane Theatre.
Where: Battersea Power Station, Circus Road West, London SW11 8DD
When: 5 to 8 March and then throughout the year
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The Well Walk Theatre’s bookshop holds story time every Wednesday and Thursday where they will enjoy readings in English and French shared by one of the talented house performers.
Where: The Well Walk Theatre, 49 Willow Rd, London NW3 1TS
When: French sessions on Wednesdays 10.30am and 4.00pm // English sessions on Thursdays 10.30 am and 4.00pm
Ticket Price: free
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Why not try BMX? Taster sessions from £6 at Hackney BMX. Kids must be able to ride a bike and stand up on the pedals.
Where: Haggerston Park, just north of the Hackney City Farm
When: Sundays 9.30am to 11am
Price: £6
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Head to Vauxhall City Farm and meet alpacas, sheep and turkeys amongst other animals and also help fundraise in their 50th year. They’re also expecting some lambs this year!
Where: Vauxhall City Farm, 165 Tyers Street, London SE11 5HS
When: Tuesday to Sunday 10.30am to 4pm
Ticket Price: entry is by donation – help them reach their £250,000 goal this year!
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Head to the Imperial War Museum and try the Amazing Aircraft Top Trumps trail.
Where: Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Rd, London SE1 6HZ
When: daily until 19 April 10am to 6pm
Good to know: Suitable for children aged 5 to 12. Collect your trail from the Information Desk, located on level 0.
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For a free activity and amazing views of the city head to Richmond Park. You may even see the deer, kestrels or horses out for a hack.
Where: Richmond Park
When: daily
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Drop in at any time during Craft & Chill, a welcoming creative space where families can read, draw, play and take part in craft activities inspired by identity and belonging. Designed to be calm, inclusive and pressure-free, these sessions are perfect for families who want to spend unhurried time together.
When: Saturday 14 March 2026, 11:00am – 3:30pm
Where: London Museum Docklands, No 1, West India Quay, Hertsmere Rd, London E14 4AL
Ticket price: Free
Recommended age: 4+
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At Fulham Pier, a Little Tweaks session could buy you some extra time in bed on Mother’s Day. While you’re enjoying some rest, they can be taking part in this mindful, story-led movement experience, led by Little Tweaks creator and author Laura Reilly. Perhaps meet them for a bottomless brunch from the Riverside Market afterwards.
When: Sunday 15 March, 10am to 11am
Where: Riverside Market, Fulham Pier, SW6 6HH
Good to know: best for 2 to 5 year olds.
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Wandsworth is celebrating the finale of its year as the Mayor’s London Borough of Culture on 21 March 2026 with a free all-day event at Battersea Power Station. The Beat Goes On will include music from So Solid Crew’s Lisa Maffia and Romeo as well as theatre shows, dance, art and plenty of food and drink.
Where: Battersea Power Station, Circus Road West, London SW11 8DD
When: 21 March 11am to 6pm
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Bring Shakespeare’s timeless tale of love and rivalry to life in this fun, practical family workshop based on Romeo and Juliet, hosted at Shakespeare’s Globe.
When: 28 March to 11 April 2026
Where: Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT
Ticket price: £10
Age: 9-11 years
Running Time: 1 hour
Good to know: This workshop does not include entry to the Globe Theatre itself
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Packed with laughter, lively songs and a delightfully noisy cast of farmyard animals, A Squash and a Squeeze is a heartwarming and hilarious family favourite brought to life through puppetry and music.
When: 26 March to 9 May 2026
Where: Little Angel Studios, Sebbon St, London N1 2EH
Ticket price: £13.50 Child, £15.50 Adult
Recommended Age: 3-8 years
Good to know: 55 min runtime
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18
Head to Dulwich Picture Gallery for their Easter Eggstravaganza, perfect for the whole family. This is a free event with ticketed special activities throughout the day like the Easter Trail and Glitterbox facepainting
When: 29 March 9am to 4pm
Where: Dulwich Picture Gallery, College Road, London SE21 7AD
Ticket Price: free ( £9 for Easter Trail and facepainting)
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For a free activity to tire them out, head to Jubilee Gardens directly behind the London Eye. There are plenty of fun obstacles for kids to clamber under and over, and sensory sound, vision and touch experiences that are designed to delight children of differing abilities.
Where: Jubilee Gardens, SE1 7PG
When: open daily 24 hours a day!
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Go behind the scenes of stop-motion animation and explore how Aardman’s iconic characters and worlds are brought to life with Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends.
When: Daily until 16 November
Where: Young V&A, Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E2 9PA
Ticket Price: £12.50 (concessions available)
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