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Wimbledon is a 2004
directed by . The film centers on a washed-up tennis pro named Peter Colt (played by ) and an up-and-coming tennis star named Lizzie Bradbury (played by ) during the Wimbledon Championships.
The film is dedicated to , who died on 16 May 2003 after suffering cardiac arrest four months earlier.
The story was inspired by , a Croatian tennis player who won Wimbledon in 2001, becoming the only player to win men' s singles at Wimbledon with a wild card entry.
Peter Colt (), an English professional tennis player in his thirties whose ranking has slipped from 11th to 119th in the world, considers that he never really had to fight for anything as his wealthy, but not close, family easily put him through studies and allowed him to pursue his tennis ambitions. He bravely exchanges jokes with his German sparring partner Dieter Prohl (), who is in a similar position. Though he earns a
spot to the , he internally feels that it's time to admit he's getting too old to compete with fitter coming men (or boys) and intends, after this last Wimbledon, to take a job with the prestigious tennis club instead.
However, as Wimbledon begins, by accident, he bumps into Lizzie Bradbury (), the American rising star of female tennis, falls in love with her and finds her interest in him changes his entire perception, even gives him the strength to win again. As their love grows, Peter's game becomes better and better, but her game starts worsening as she spends too much time with Peter, ignoring her practice and tiredness. However, her overprotective father-manager Dennis Bradbury () proves determined to nip their relationship in the bud, believing it detrimental to her career. One day, Dennis comes to Peter’s old flat and yells at him for spoiling his daughter's game. She overhears this and decides to leave him and focus on her game.
Both of them play several matches with different opponents and win. But without Lizzie’s support, Peter's confidence and concentration start to shake. Lizzie reaches the semi-finals while Peter also manages to reach the semi-finals but with difficulty. The night before their semi-final matches, Peter sneaks into Lizzie’s hotel room and persuades her to have sex. Initially, she denies as she requires more rest and sleep for her semi-final game next morning, but later on agrees to. Next day, he performs quite well and wins his semi-final match in straight sets, whilst Lizzie loses her match due to lack of sleep and losing her focus after her night with Peter. Lizzie gets upset and breaks their relationship while accusing his madness and last-night greed for sex as cause for loss of her match, her dreams and perhaps her career too. She leaves before he can say or explain anything and decides to immediately return to the USA.
Peter has to play the final match against Jake Hammond (), an arrogant American star who Peter has already had an argument with involving Lizzie, but finds himself outclassed. At the airport, Lizzie watches an interview on TV in which Peter apologizes to her and declares his love for her openly. She drops her idea to go home, and comes back to Wimbledon.
Before Lizzie reaches the stadium, Peter has already lost two sets and is behind in the third due to the fast and forceful tricky serves by Jake. He has lost all of his focus due to the breakup with Lizzie. Before the match is interrupted by rain, his back muscles get stressed and he has started thinking about retiring from the match rather than face a sure defeat. Suddenly, Lizzie comes to him in the dressing room and tells him that she has forgiven him, and prepares him to play and face the fate rather than quit. She tells him the secret about Jake’s tricky serves. With Lizzie cheering him on, Peter makes a recovery in the match and wins the title (3–6, 2–6, 6–4, 7–6(8–6), 6–4) with a diving volley. After the match he retires from tennis. He and Lizzie get married, and with his support, Lizzie goes on to win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon twice, ultimately achieving her dreams. In the last scene, Peter is with their youngest child, a boy, watching Lizzie and their eldest child, a girl, playing tennis together on a neighborhood court in New York City.
as Peter Colt
as Lizzie Bradbury
as Carl Colt
as Edward Colt
as Augusta Colt
as Mrs Kenwood
as Dieter Prohl
as Dennis Bradbury
as Jake Hammond
Kirsten Taylor Montjoy Hunter as Elizabeth Hammond
as Ron Roth
Jonathan Timmins as the Ballboy
as Ian Frazier
as Court Official
as the Billi Clementi
Real tennis professionals on set
as Paul Bettany's tennis double
Vikas Punna as Ajay Bhatt
Beti Sekulovski as Lizzie's first opponent
as Ivan Dragomir
as Tom Cavendish
Rebecca Dandeniya as Arliyia Rupesindhe
as Himself/Commentator
as Herself/Commentator
as Herself/Commentator
as Himself/Commentator
was the tennis adviser on set and trained the actors.
The actors served with real tennis balls. All others were added digitally to make it appear like they were serving.
The film used locally recruited Wimbledon residents as extras.
In the original script Lizzie steps nude out of the shower upon meeting Peter. Actress Kirsten Dunst filmed the initial meeting scene nude, but before the film's release she persuaded director Richard Loncraine to edit the scene so her nudity was removed. The result is a strange cut first showing Dunst behind the glass shower door, then suddenly cutting to a shoulders-up view of her standing outside the glass door.
Some scenes were filmed during the Championships in 2003 between matches. It is the only time in the history of the tournament that this has been allowed.[]
Some of the grass court scenes with Paul Bettany were filmed at the , home of The .
The 's entrance was used for the entrance to Wimbledon.
The beachfront scenes were filmed on location in .
Wimbledon received generally positive reviews, with a 60% rating on , based on 144 reviews. It received "average" of "mixed" reviews from Metacritic, which was a 59 point rating out of 100.
The New York Times review stated that Wimbledon was a "much more conventional film," but with "cleverer-than-average dialogue and sharply drawn subsidiary characters". In Michael Charlotte's film review for Empire, he gave the film three out of five stars, saying that, "In tennis parlance, this fires off more moonballs to stay in play than outright winning shots. But Bettany is charming, and thankfully he and Dunst are appealing together".
Roger Ebert gave the film a positive review. "'Wimbledon' is a well-behaved movie about nice people who have good things happen to them. That's kind of startling, in a world where movie characters, especially in sports movies, occupy the edge of human experience. What a surprise to hear conversation instead of dialogue, and to realize that the villain may actually be right some of the time". He ultimately gave the movie three out of four stars.
The film opened at #4 making $7.1 million in its opening weekend in the North American box office.
The film's digital soundtrack uses the "" format, the same track format used for the
prequels and . The song that plays in the trailer of the film is "" by .
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Free entry to Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum with a London PassNormal Ticket Price: Adult: &12.00 Child: &7.00
The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum was opened in 2006 by H.R.H the Duke Of Kent. This state-of-the-art tennis museum in London has since received thousands of visitors from all over the world.
Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, London visitors to the Wimbledon museum can experience the atmosphere in the 1980&s Gentleman&s Dressing Room and watch John McEnroe guide you through normally off-limits areas and reminisce about how he first met Jimmy Connors and how he prepared himself for matches.
Interactive touch screen consoles throughout the tennis museum in London take you through the history of the game and this world famous tennis club & not to mention the inside story on the tournament that has become one of the highlights of the summer sporting calendar.
You can also view the Powerful Posters: Tennis and Advertising,
exhibition opening on 20 March 2015 exhibition and see the extensive collection of posters dating from 1893 to the official poster for The Championships 2015.&
London Pass holders should note that the r is also available free and features VIP access to restricted areas including No 1 Court and the Press Interview Room as well as informative commentary from a trained Blue Badge guide.
If you enjoy your visit to Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum why not consider another London sporting tour such as the Chelsea FC Stadium tour or the Twickenham Stadium Tour & Museum Of Rugby?
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Sea Life London Aquarium
South Bank
Home to one of Europe's largest collections of global marine life and the jewel in the crown of the 28 Sea Life attractions in the UK and Europe. Situated in the heart of London, the experience takes visitors on an immersive and interactive journey along the Great Oceanic Conveyor. Newest feature is the...
London Zoo
Regents Park
Over 720 species including some of the world&s most impressive and inspiring animals. Enjoy interactive, immersive exhibits the family can explore together including Rainforest Life, Gorilla Kingdom featuring their newest addition Kumbuka the silverback, and the popular Animal Adventure Children's...
Battersea Park Childrens Zoo
invites you to check on the monkeys, crawl down the tunnel to see the meerkats, talk to the parrots and mynah birds, on to the farm to say hello to the goats, donkeys, pigs, emus etc. Playground which includes climbing frames, large sandpit with water toys, swings and roundabouts etc.
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Hackney City Farm
Bethnal Green
boasts a wide variety of animals on the farm including pigs, cattle, sheep, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals. Free to all.
Freightliners Farm
North London
Hands on working farm with animals to visit and adorable petting village.
Hounslow Urban Farm
With lots of farm animals and cuddly pets to meet, including alpacas, sheep, goats, pigs, ponies, donkeys, rabbits and chipmunks, plus activities include owl displays, pig racing and animal handling sessions.
Deen City Farm
Merton Abbey
is a unique, educational resource in SW London, open free of charge. The opportunity to learn about the animals and contribute to a Working Farm.
Mudchute Park and Farm
Isle of Dogs
32 acres of countryside in the middle of the Isle of Dogs to share with friendly furry and feathered creatures. There is also an outdoor play area in Milwall Park which is adjacent.
Belmont Childrens Farm
Kids can interact with the animals either in petting sessions or helping with their care, plus tractor rides available through the hidden valley.
Kentish Town City Farm
Kentish Town
City Farm with lots of hands-on farming activities to get stuck in to plus events and activities held regularly to encourage volunteers and help fund this charity project.
Newham City Farm
City Farm with farmyard and rare breed animals plus a play area and a play barn.
Stepney City Farm
Four-acre working farm and Rural Arts Centre in the heart of East London with lots of fun and friendly animals: cattle, chickens, donkeys, ducks, ferrets, guinea pigs, goats, pigs, rabbits, and sheep.
Surrey Docks Farm
A working 2.2 acre city farm in the heart of London with open animal yard, bee room, cafe, working blacksmiths forge and classrooms.
Vauxhall City Farm
This City Farm has lots of animals to cuddle, stroke and feed, horses to ride and they are a venue for birthdays too.
The Natural History Museum
Kensington
Promotes the discovery, understanding, enjoyment and responsible use of the natural world. Explore our world-class collections, fantastic exhibitions and cutting-edge research online, or visit our landmark building.
Science Museum
Catch a 3D movie, jump on a simulator, visit an exhibition, and encounter the past, present and future of technology in 7 floors of galleries! One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions!
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
Highlights of the museum include the Championship Trophies, a 200 degree cinema screen and a 'walk-through' of the men's dressing room as it was in the 1980s, with John McEnroe.
The National Gallery
Trafalgar Square
Plenty of talks, workshops, and holiday fun for all ages at this iconic British day trip location. children truly welcome and a great many facilities made for them.
Museum of London
Explore one of the world'?s largest urban history museums knowing the kids are as interested as you are, thanks to the Under 5s' Explorer Bags, 4 to 11s'
Family Activity Bags, and over 10s may borrow an ipad to join an interactive gallery adventure.
Museum of London Docklands
Explore London's connections with the rest of the world through an epic 2000-year story of trade, expansion and immigration.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Kensington
has lots of exciting events and activities for families every holiday and many weekends. Activities are free and most do not need to be booked, which means you can stay for as long or as short a time as you like. One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions
Museum of Childhood
Bethnal Green
Houses the national childhood collection which includes: dolls' houses, dolls, puppets, toys and games, children's clothes and furniture. The galleries are designed to be accessible to children of all ages: a great London family day out!
Royal Air Force Museum London
This world-class collection of over 100 aircraft and aviation memorabilia offers a fun, educational day out for all the family. Why not make 2013, the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters campaign to visit the Museum? Fuel their imaginations and let them navigate their way through the history of aviation from...
British Museum
Russell Square
Explore the world under one roof: whether you come to the British Museum for the whole day or just a couple of hours, there is always something free for families to do together!
London Transport Museum
Covent Garden
See a bus so old it was pulled along the street by horses. Get behind the driver's seat of our tube train simulator, experience journeys of a bygone era.. Your only problem will be trying to fit it all in! Great fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do in London with kids.
Planetarium at the Royal Observatory
Take a fantastic, immersive journey through time and space in the new state-of-the-art planetarium, London's only planetarium and featuring the UK's largest refracting telescope.
Saatchi Gallery
is geared towards introducing a younger audience of art students and enthusiasts to contemporary art. Come and discover the most innovative in contemporary art for free.
London Canal Museum
Kings Cross
invites families to discover the fascinating facts and history of the city's hidden waterways. Take part in fun activity days, set sail on the Regent's canal and hear the stories of those who have lived and worked on the canals since the 1820s brought to life.
Tate Modern
is the most popular gallery of modern art in the world. Located on the Thames, it is a landmark site for everyone visiting London. But did you know that it is not only child friendly but encourages families and children to visit with free activities and art trails? Plus interactive multimedia experiences and...
Tate Britain
is the national gallery of British art, offering over 500 years of British art: all for free! Tate Britain has everything you need for a family day out: enjoy the galleries together, get exploring with free discovery trails and join in our special weekend and holiday events.
Design Museum
Tower Hill
Museum dedicated to contemporary design in all its forms. Family friendly with free Family Trail to follow, plus plenty of chances to get creative with the kids. Brilliant varied calendar of exhibitions, activities and events to enjoy throughout the year.
Horniman Museum and Gardens
Forest Hill
A free museum with extensive collections of anthropology, natural history and musical instruments? And an aquarium? You won't find such an unusual and eclectic collection elsewhere in London, a fantastically fascinating family experience!
The Queens Gallery
Buckingham Palace
Iconic gallery laden with artistic treasures, really welcoming of families and those with special needs. Visit a mock Georgian coffeehouse, pick up a Family Activity Pack, and listen to a story from the talking hats!
The Household Cavalry Museum
A most unusual living museum, where amongst other things you can watch troopers working with horses in the original 18th century stables through a huge glass partition.
The Musical Museum
From the tiny clockwork Musical Box to the self playing &Mighty Wurlitzer&, the collection embraces an impressive and fascinating array that will enchant most children and most of the rest of you too!
London Museum of Water and Steam
Offering tours of the steam pumping engines, rides on London's only narrow gauge railway, education in the Waterworks interactive gallery, and the Splashzone hands on water engineering play lab!
National Maritime Museum
The world's largest maritime museum is an immersive and interactive experience bound to capture kids' imaginations as well as educate them, with fun activities like firing a cannon and steering a ship into port!
Bank of England Museum
City of London
This highly interactive Museum traces the history of the Bank of England since 1694 to the present day. There&s something for everyone, with attractions including activity sheets for children of all ages, banknote jigsaws, a roller ball game, touch screens and the opportunity for some safe cracking!
Tour of Lords and MCC Museum
St Johns Wood
Visit one of the oldest sporting museums in the world or go behind the scenes on a tour of Lords Cricket Ground.
Chelsea FC Museum and Stadium Tour
- tells the story of Chelsea FC, ever since they were formed in 2003, through interactive exhibits, user-friendly touch screens and audio-visual shows - can be accessed independently or during a guided tour of the stadium.
Firepower The Royal Artillery Museum
Explore the greatest collection of artillery in the UK and discover their fascinating history, and learn about the roles of Gunners. Free entry for kids under 4 years old.
Grant Museum of Zoology
Visit the only remaining university zoological museum in London, with around 67,000 samples covering the whole animal kingdom, including lots of skeletons. Free to visit.
Wellcome Collection
A free museum that explores what is means to be human plus the connection between life, medicine and art. Plenty of interactive displays to enjoy on a variety of subjects.
The Charles Dickens Museum
An important Dickens collection, based in the author&s only surviving London house, decorated in Victorian style. See some of his possessions, plus other memorabilia. Free Family Activity Days held during the Summer.
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
Bloomsbury
Learn about the history of life in the Nile Valley from prehistory through to the Islamic period. Thousands of objects to look through including ancient papyrus and carvings. Free to visit.
The Guards Museum
Learn about the five regiments of Her Majesty&s Foot Guards in this great little museum. Museum trail to follow, with hidden objects to find. Lots of medals and uniforms to check out. Free entry for kids under 16.
The London Film Museum
Westminster
An opportunity to see the largest official collection of James Bond cars. There are also boats, bikes and gyrocopters to see plus scripts and model miniatures. Free entry for under 5s.
Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre
The centre has a leisure pool which features a 40m slide and a 25m fitness pool. Plus squash and badmington courts and 5 a side footy courts.
Wet n Wild at Waterfront Leisure Centre
The leisure pool has a 65m snake slide, wave machine, waterfall, volcano, water jets and five lane waterslide! Standard swimming facilities also available.
Park Road Leisure Centre
Features a main pool, learner pool and outdoor lido, with swimming and diving lessons available.
London Fields Lido
A 50m heated open air pool welcoming bathers of all ages to this Hackney oasis! There are loads of session types and dedicated lanes, so everyone has a time set aside for them. Lovely!
Archway Leisure Centre
Free form leisure pool with a sloping beach and water kept at a tropical 30 degrees. There are a flume, two spa pools, a river run, water jets and wave machine.
Finchley Lido
With not only a seasonal lido but also an indoor facility boasting wave machine, rapids, water cannons and air jets, this is a full on family fun destination for lovers of the wet stuff!
Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre
WIth main, learner and activity pools plus the Tom Daley Diving Academy, this is a step above and beyond the normal family swim. Parent Toddler Exclusive Sessions often held in activity pool.
Becontree Heath Leisure Centre
Swimming facility with 1m springboard. There&s also a 13 metres by 7 metres teaching pool for swimming lessons plus parent and baby sessions. Jolly Jungle indoor play facility also on site.
Hornchurch Sports Centre
Hornchurch
1, 3 and 5 metre diving boards. The site also offers fun swims, swimming lessons, diving and other exciting activities in its two pools, as well as other sporting opportunities.
Fullwell Cross Swimming Pool
1m and 3m springboards and 5m platform available for special sessions, plus large swimming and teaching pools.
Morden Park Pool
Competition size pool with serious diving pit and teaching pool. Diving may be restricted to the public at times best to check ahead.
Waltham Forest Pool and Track
Walthamstow
Currently closed for major refurbishment, reopening end of 2015. Exciting!
Brockwell Lido
Full Olympic size outdoor pool with scenic surrounds and other features inside for much older types. Swimming lessons and summer holiday activity days on offer too. Lido open even in winter!
Hampstead Ponds
Outdoor swimming facility, no under 8s allowed.
Hampton Pool
Outdoor heated swimming facility with main and learner pools also offering pre-bookable classes in everything from life saving to kids' yoga. There is also a sun deck cafe.
Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex
One of the top leisure facilities in the country with 50m indoor competition pool, leisure pool, outdoor lido, sauna, steam room, 100 station gym, wide range of exercise classes, athletics stadium and track, 3G floodlit pitches, sports hall, cafe, creche, meeting rooms and much more.
Oasis Swimming Pools
has 2 pools, 1 indoor pool and also a stunning outdoor pool surrounded by 2 seperate patio areas for adults and families.
Parliament Hill Lido
Lovely Art Deco outdoor, unheated pool, with paddling pool for under 5s, plus hot showers. Open all year (if you&re brave enough!), lovely in summer but it can get pretty chilly at other times so bring your wetsuit!
Leyton Leisure Lagoon
East London
The shape of the pool and exciting activities such as flip n fun, water walkers, water scooters and flume wet play sessions, makes this a great family destination.
The Spa at Beckenham
Centre with two swimming pools, gym and multi-purpose sports hall (available for badminton, basketball and private hire), 5 multi purpose studios, buzz zone - soft play area for children, a creche, cafe and meeting room.
Snakes and Ladders Play Centre
is back and better than ever after a &2 million redevelopment. With new play frames, special zones and more fun for everyone it is a fantastic day out for everyone!
Princess Diana Memorial Playground
Kensington
Kids love to play, explore, dash about, and let their imaginations soar in this magical space. There is a sensory trail, teepees, a beach around the pirate ship and various toys and play sculptures. The design has created an area where less able and able-bodied children can play together.
Bramleys Big Adventure
London's Most Central kids' indoor play centre with Gift Shop and Family Cafe. Great London day out idea for small kids and toddlers.
Kidspace Romford
is a magical, award winning indoor adventure park. There's something for everyone, including adults! Kidspace is different. And proud of it. We have taken the very best elements of activities from the top leisure park operators in Europe and developed a new breed of centre.
Wacky Warehouse - Kiss Me Hardy
Colliers Wood
Indoor play area with loads of slides and features and dedicated toddler zone, attached to a family restaurant.
Wacky Warehouse - Myllet Arms
Modern indoor adventure play area with dedicated toddler zone, drop in arts and crafts sessions plus a beer garden. All attached to a family restaurant.
Kidzbiz Indoor Playcentre
Palmers Green
3 level multi activity frame with all the favourites plus large snake flume slide and immense waterfall drop slide! With toddler areas, book zone and free play section too there's room for everyone to do everything!
Clown Town Indoor Playcentre
3 level multi activity frame with slides, aerial runways, rope climbs, ball pond and a full toddler zone, plus new 5D cinema for over 4s! 5D! Has effects including motion, water sprays, breezy winds, smoke and bubbles!
Topsy Turvy World
Brent Cross
is a gigantic new concept in indoor soft play. It's the ultimate jump tumble, slide and fun, play system.
Wacky Warehouse - Ballot Box
Whether you're looking to meet up with friends, get messy with your kids during our arts and craft sessions, book a birthday party or simply relax with a magazine or coffee, whilst your child plays, Wacky Warehouse the indoor play centre is the perfect venue for you!
Eddie Catz
More than a Children's Play centre: it combines an ample play structure, multi-purpose sports pitch as well as a great restaurant and grown up lounge area.
is family entertainment with a twist! Giant play-frame, dodgem cars, didi cars, carousel ride, free weekly activity classes, reading corner, and LOADS more! All this plus lots comfortable seating with free internet and wireless access.
Heathrow Gym
Has Climbing Frames, Foam Pits, Trampoline, Bars, Beams, Climbing Wall and Soft Play Equipment and Aladdins Cave of magic is a unique Sensory Room designed for interactive learning and relaxation with a variety of activities, involving sound, touch and smell.
Tumble In The Jungle
Walthamstow
A Jungle adventure for children big and small, allow them to let off steam, make new friends and explore our exiting Jungle themed soft play area.
Rockys Fun House
Hornchurch
is an indoor soft play centre with two separate play structures for smaller and older kids respectively. Clean bright and fun, also available for private hire exclusive parties at the weekends.
Little Dinosaurs
Alexandra Park
Indoor and outdoor play areas for year round gentle family fun in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere. Perfect for parties and great fun whatever the weather.
Cookies Island
Mini and full size play areas with safe but exciting apparatus all in a clean and well maintained desert island themed environment.
Rain or shine your children will love climbing, running, balancing, jumping and sliding on their extensive equipment. New management.
The Play Centre at Edmonton Leisure
Colourful double level main frame with sports arena, containing all the classic features from balls to slides via tunnels! It's not enormous which means you can see your little ones most of the time.
The Jolly Jungle
Has claims on the highest slide in the area! Adventure soft play for up to 148cm tall, with slides and climbs to tunnels and balls, soft obstacles, scramble nets and plenty more besides.
Kidz Adventure Zone
Awesome play frame, made to excite and entertain 21st century kids in an air conditioned atmosphere, with a separate baby and toddler areas for safe play for younger children.
Discovery Planet
Surrey Quays
Custom designed indoor adventure soft play in the middle of the shopping centre, full of classic fun features from balls and slides to tunnels and cargo nets, with a dedicated toddler section.
Its a Kids Thing
Earlsfield
Well equipped soft adventure play over two floors for the under 7s, and a host of fun weekly activities for under 5s.
Peckham Pulse
Featuring a colourful indoor play facility split into under and over 4s, featuring all pools, crash mats, obstacle courses and plenty more to entertain, exercise and exhaust the kids!
Rascals Soft Play
Motspur Park
for under 5s offers a multi level physical activity play frame full of features plus
a brand new bouncy castle, ball pool and ride-on toys.
Partyman World Wembley
is an indoor play centre which provides lots of fun and play for everyone on the huge themed play structures, football area, fantastic slides. There is also a specially designed toddler area for little guests who are under 3 years of age!
Eddie Catz Putney
Terrifically equipped and well thought out, physical adventure play and educational fun with interactive features and something special for every age range. Particularly baby friendly.
Mums Play Shop
is an indoor soft play centre in Hampton with two soft play frames suiting babies to seven. Soft play includes a climbing wall, slides and ball pool with interactive features plus a large outside area. Birthday parties are exclusive use.
Crazy Chimps
Kennington
Currently closed for full refurbishment, reopening later in 2015. Watch this space!
Play Wembley
Brand new contemporary and innovative indoor soft play centre situated in the heart of Wembley Park with 3 tier play frame, football pitch and separate toddler area.
Tiger Cubz
Thamesmead
Indoor play centre with play frames for older and younger children, laser tag area, disco room, parties and a cafe.
Kentish Town
Multi-layered soft play centre for children within Talacre Community Sports Centre. A colourful, exciting, entertaining and educational space, all in one.
The Pod - YMCA Hawker Centre
Kingston upon Thames
A two storey soft play installation open 7 days a week for play sessions, private hire and childrens parties.
Pod2 - YMCA Wimbledon
Soft play facility within YMCA Wimbledon for active under 8s. Open 7 days a week, Pod2 is available for play sessions, private hire and children's parties.
Tots Landing
Childrens play centre in the heart of Wimbledon where kids up to 6 years old can play all day, everyday!
Owls Play Centre at Fairlop Waters
Barkingside
A multi-tiered soft play centre with dedicated playzones for babies, toddlers and juniors within Fairlop Waters, a country park and outdoor activity centre.
East London Gymnastics Club
Play gym with 3 level soft play area, trampoline, floor area, beams and bars at this Gymnastics Centre.
Adventure Zone
Wandsworth
3 storey Adventure Zone facility for children aged 1 & 8 years within the Wandle Recreation Centre.
Adventure Zone
2 storey Adventure Zone facility for children aged 1 & 8 years within the Latchmere Leisure Centre where there is also a main and teaching pool if you fancy a splash.
Adventure Zone
Roehampton
3 storey Adventure Zone facility for children aged 1 & 8 years with separate under 5s area within the Roehampton Sport and Fitness Centre.
Malibus Soft Play
A neat little play area for under 7s with loads of classic play equipment on a double decker play frame and dedicated baby zone, plus a bouncy castle and BBQs outside in summer! Watch out for their live mascot!
Jungle Versatile Indoor Play
The new and improved indoor soft playcentre in Hounslow, catering for ages from 0 to 10years. With designated 0 to 2 years, 2 to 4 years and 5 years+ zones. Open 7 days a week 10am to 6pm! Entry prices starting from &4.50. Under 12 months are free!
Crafty Wizards World
We offer a stimulating, stylish and creative environment and caring staff that will cater for your every need. From soft play to specialised early years activities, we really do have it all!
Churchill War Rooms
Westminster
Deep beneath the bustle of London lie the original Cabinet War Rooms, today part of the Churchill War Rooms, which sheltered the people at the heart of Britain's wartime government during the Blitz. Great idea for things to do in London with kids.
Tower of London
Tower Hill
Today the Tower of London is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses. Discover its history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house. New Wall Walk for 2014!
London Dungeon
Westminster
invites you to delve into the capital's most horrible history. Come face to face with live actors, experience three thrilling rides, interactive shows and special effects as you're transported back to those black, bleak times - are you brave enough to face 90 minutes of London's dark past?
St Paul's Cathedral
This is where people and events of overwhelming importance to the country have been celebrated, mourned and commemorated. Visit Nelson's Tomb, test the unique acoustics of Whispering Gallery and climb up to the Golden Gallery to enjoy a panoramic view of London that is second to none.
Buckingham Palace
the official London residence of Her Majesty The Queen and serves as both home and office. Use the special family audio guide to explore the Palace and then answer quizzes whilst following our garden activity trail.
Shakespeares Globe Exhibition and Tour
a faithful reconstruction of the Elizabethan playhouse. Throughout the year, a fascinating guided tour of the theatre is included in your visit to Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition, bringing this extraordinary space to life. Great idea for a fun family day out in London.
Cutty Sark Clipper Ship
The world's last remaining tea clipper and a symbol of adventure, of bravery and the romance of sail. Children can try on Victorian costumes and read from nautical stories as they explore.
The Golden Hinde
London Bridge
is a full-sized reconstruction of Sir Francis Drake&s famous Tudor galleon, Golden Hinde, on which visitors have a unique opportunity to learn more about British Maritime History.
Westminster Abbey
Westminster
is one of the most visited churches in all the world. It remains primarily a place of Christian worship and pilgrimage. Fun children's trail available to help keep them interested, plus dress as a monk in the museum!
Madame Tussauds
Filled with 14 exciting, interactive zones and the new Marvel Super Heroes 4D movie experience, this iconic attraction combines glitz and glamour with incredible history with over 300 wax figures. Good idea if you're looking for fun things to do in London with kids.
Nelson's Column
Westminster
Family days out in London wouldn't be complete with a visit to Trafalgar Square, with lots of other sights such as the National Gallery right next to it. A must do for things to do in London with kids.
Arsenal Emirates Stadium Tour
Highbury and Islington
has become one of London's most exciting tourist attractions and is a must for every football fan! Take a look behind the scenes at one of the world's most spectacular football stadiums and get a sense of what the Arsenal stars feel like on a matchday.
Wembley Stadium Tour
Stroll into the dressing room like a superstar. Limber up in the world's most exclusive warm-up zone. Stride through the tunnel towards the hallowed turf. Climb 107 steps, and stand triumphantly in front of the Royal Box to the roar of the crowd! Great idea if you are looking for family days out in...
Houses of Parliament Tour
Westminster
A visit to the Houses of Parliament offers a memorable day out for families with children. Inside one of the world&s most iconic buildings, you can travel through one thousand years of history and stand in places where important events continue to take place.
Tower Bridge Exhibition
London Bridge
From the depths of the Engine Rooms up to the lofty heights of the new glass bottomed walkways, this is an iconic London experience few kids would forget! Plus guided tours, photographic exhibition and animated displays.
London Bridge Experience
London Bridge
and The London Tombs are two horrific and gruesome London tourist attractions not to be missed. Good idea for fun things to do in London for kids - older kids that is!
The Royal Mews
Buckingham Palace
One of the finest working stables in existence, the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace houses the State vehicles used for official engagements and provides a unique insight into the department of the Royal Household that provides transport by road for The Queen and other members of the Royal Family.
Thames Barrier Info and Learning Centre
A chance to learn about one of the largest movable flood barriers in the world! Discover how the Thames barrier protects London from flooding, and its history through an exhibition that includes a working model of one of the gates.
Kensington Palace
Kensington
Significant history and spectacular architecture combined with family trails for an epic and affecting day out with educational undertones.
Valentines Mansion and Gardens
Country house and gardens with recreated period rooms including Victorian kitchen and a dedicated Family Room. Enjoy the house and gardens through special trails and borrow a free backpack to explore the mansion and outdoors. Special events run throughout the year. Limited opening times.
HMS Belfast
Tells the stories of life on board this warship during the Second World War and beyond. Explore the interactive Operations Room, hear veterans& stories in the Life at Sea exhibition, and immerse yourself in the midst of a battle in the Gun Turret Experience.
The Monument
Standing 202 feet high, the Monument is the tallest isolated stone column in the world. Climb the 311 steps to the balcony at the top and be rewarded with breathtaking views of the City, and a certificate of achievement!
Discover Childrens Story Centre
Focused on story building and imagination, children can follow a story trail in the indoor exhibition or venture outside into the story garden.
Westminster Cathedral
Westminster
Explore the awesome tower 210 feet above the street, discover the genuine treasure trove and amazing artworks and sculptures. Welcoming to respectful families of all faiths, free to visit excluding the Treasures Exhibition.
Alexandra Palace Ice Rink
Wood Green
Offers classic ice skating plus a wide range of activities suitable for all ages and covering every aspect of ice sports, Ballet Classes and Dance Clubs. New inflatable play area too!
Lee Valley Ice Rink
If you've been ice skating before, you'll know its one of the coolest ways to enjoy yourself. If you haven't, what are you waiting for?
Sunday Stroll Skating
Hyde Park Corner
A mass skate every Sunday, which is designed for beginner skaters and kids accompanied by an adult, where the music is vetted to ensure no profanity or adult content appears (unlike the Friday Night Skate).
Queens Bowl and Ice
If you are looking for family days out in London, with ice skating being on TV all the time why not go for a session down at Queens where they have ice skating and bowling all under one roof. Great idea if you're looking for things to do with kids in London.
Vertical Chill Ice Wall Covent Garden
Covent Garden
The internal temperature ranges from -5C to -7C. The wall is 8m in height and ranges in steepness from a pleasant slab to a drastic overhang! Strict lower age limit of 13 years old, with conditions.
The Castle Climbing Centre
Stoke Newington
is a modern climbing centre with a really family friendly stance, offering bouldering, high ropes, specialist courses, kids' clubs and special events in the school holidays. Handy taster sessions help you get to grips with the options available!
WestWay Climbing
North Kensington
Climbing is perfects for kids, and this centre offers a couple of different drop in sessions for kids as young as five to give climbing a try in a safe, friendly and supervised atmosphere.
Lee Valley Athletics Centre
Picketts Lock
Athletics is fun, everyone can do it and it's a great way to keep fit! Take part in after school classes and school holiday programmes and be trained by experienced coaches.
Bay Sixty 6
North Kensington
With beginners sessions, after school clubs, group lessons and a varying wheel type schedule, this is the ideal spot for kids to get working on their skate, board and scoot skills!
Soccer Skills School
A football coaching academy for 3-10 year olds, based at the amazing London Soccer Dome in Greenwich (former venue for the David Beckham Academy) hosting 2x indoor 3G Astroturf pitches with top training facilities and fully qualified coaches in a safe and secure soccer school environment for boys and girls.
Go Ape Tree Top Adventure
The UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. Award winning outdoor adventure activities. Families and friends can enjoy a day out like no other. Fly down zip wires, leap off Tarzan Swings and tackle obstacles whilst enjoying some of Britain&s most breathtaking scenery.
Walnuts Leisure Centre
Based in the heart of Orpington Town Centre, to the rear of the High Street, the Walnuts Leisure Centre has two swimming pools, multi-purpose sports hall, holds roller discos and childrens parties, has a soft play zone and a cafe with WiFi serving hot and cold food.
David Weir Leisure Centre
Carshalton
Leisure Centre with a Play Zone including Rascals soft play for 2-10 years, Toddlers World and loads of activities you could try too.
Queens Ice and Bowl
Ice skating and tenpin bowling in one amazing venue, plus pay and play video games and amusements.
Rollerbowl
With 34 lanes they are one of the biggest ce add that to large Arcade area with the newest games, fruit machines and 9 brand new pool tables.
Rowans Tenpin Bowl
Finsbury Park
There's nothing quite like Rowans for 10-pin bowling and great fun family days out
with the kids. Two floors of entertainment featuring 24 fully air conditioned bowling lanes plus 14
pool tables, amusement arcades and giant overhead sports screens.
All Star Lanes Holborn
Small and friendly bowling alley with four lanes, one of which is bookable in advance. Extra B Bowling bumpers and Kids' party menu available.
All Star Lanes Bayswater
Small and friendly bowling alley with six lanes, one of which is bookable in advance. Extra B Bowling bumpers and Kids' party menu available.
All Star Lanes Brick Lane
Tower Hamlets
Small and friendly bowling alley with six lanes, one of which is bookable in advance. Extra B Bowling bumpers and Kids' party menu available.
All Star Lanes Westfield Stratford City
Westfield Stratford City
Small and friendly bowling alley with fourteen lanes, some of which are bookable in advance. Extra B Bowling bumpers and Kids' party menu available.
Tenpin Acton
is a bowling centre located in the Royale Leisure Park near Park Royal. We have 28 modern fully computerised lanes, American Pool tables, Amusement Arcades all catered towards families and kids. There is also the Beach Road Cafe Bar for some delicious meal and snack options.
Tenpin Croydon
is a bowling centre located in the Valley Park leisure complex. We have 25 modern fully computerised lanes, 10 American Pool tables, Amusement Arcades all catered towards families and kids. There is also the Beach Road Cafe Bar for some delicious meal and snack options!
Tenpin Feltham
is a bowling centre located in the Valley Park leisure complex. We have modern computerised lanes, American Pool tables, Amusement Arcades all catered towards families and kids. There is also the Beach Road Cafe Bar for some delicious meal and snack options, cosmic bowling, Sector 7 Quasar and Sky Sports.
Airport Bowl
Harlington
Classic family friendly tenpin bowling with gutter guards and bowling ramps to give the kids a better chance! A great activity in wet weather.
David Lloyd Bowling
Raynes Park
Children Love Bowling, enjoy family fun in a modern, friendly club.
AMF Hollywood Bowl Finchley
offers 26 lanes of bowling with auto scoring, bumpers and ramps, plus arcade, VIP room, Harry's Kitchen and Play For Prizes on Pink Pin Friday!
AMF Hollywood Bowl Surrey Quays
Nice and simple but pretty addictive to play, even the youngest of the group stands a fighting chance or better when you use the ball roller ramps and the pop up gutter bumpers! Plus arcade and diner.
AMF Hollywood Bowl Tolworth
Also known as the Charrington Bowl, this venue has 28 lanes with kiddie support features and also features a family diner and a fun amusement arcade! Take that, rainy day!
AMF Hollywood Bowl Watford
Alongside the 26 lanes of modern bowling (but no glow nonsense) you can find redemption and video arcade zones, Harry's Kitchen diner and exciting Pink Pin Friday sessions!
London Palace Superbowl
Elephant and Castle
Classic family friendly tenpin bowling. Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
MFA Bowl Lewisham
is packing 24 modern tenpin lanes with gutter guards and auto scoring plus Pool Tables, Arcade Gaming and Air Hockey! What more do you, a family diner and a pro shop? Ok then!
Namco Funscape Dagenham
Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Namco Funscape London
This huge family entertainment centre is 3 floors of fun, with bowling and techno bowling, laser maze, arcade and Europe's fastest bumper cars!
Namco Funscape Romford
Choose from classic tenpin or glow bowling, then back it up with some arcade gaming action, a few games of pool and a crack at the ping pong!
Hotshots Bowling
Indoor centre providing 10 Pin Bowling, Laser Tag games, a Soft Play area, Pool tables, Air Hockey and cafe all under one roof.
Revolution Karting
Tower Hamlets
Their Cadet Club runs on a minimum height requirement which is 1.5m or 5ft. This runs every Sunday over lunchtime and allows progression.
Oasis Go Kart Track
Motorised and pedal karting activities for kids, and uniquely they also also offer kids the chance to marshal too. Nice educational bias here, plus they're experienced with special needs guests.
Capital Karts
Race karts at speeds of up to 45mph on the longest indoor track in London for ages 16 and over (12 and older on Sundays). Full safety equipment supplied plus safety briefing before you start.
The St Katherine Docks Treasure Trail
Solve the clues on a treasure hunt with this self guided themed Treasure Trail around St Katherine Docks. There&s more to London than first meets the eye!
Curious About Trafalgar Square
Discover the area around Trafalgar Square in a novel way: two treasure hunt style walks to keep all the whole family involved and intrigued, hunting for clues, matching pictures and reading facts and tales. Buy or download the booklet then explore at your leisure.
London Waterbus Canal Trips
Maida Vale
Trips of varying length on traditional canal narrow boats, three with Historic Ship Certificates, and all with weather protection and large opening windows for sunny days. Tickets sold on board.
London RIB Voyages
South Bank
Fast, fun sightseeing speedboat trips for all ages. The whole family will love this fast paced adventure whilst our comedian guides make learning about our great city entertaining. Toddlers, children and their grannies will all love this capital experience. Great idea if you're after fun things to do in...
Harry Potter London Bus Tour
Join the Harry Potter Tour of London Locations and take a magical fun packed bus tour of the film locations and inspirations in the muggle capital.
The Ruislip Lido Railway
A charming 12 inch gauge railway, which runs through the woodlands skirting the lake, from Woody Bay Station beside the beach, all the way round to Ruislip Lido. All locomotives are wheelchair, pushchair, and buggy friendly.
City Cruises
Westminster
Take a leisurely cruise through London's illustrious history from a half an hour to a whole afternoon, with informative commentary, plus refreshments and the necessary facilities available. Great idea for fun things to do in London with kids.
Brockwell Park Miniature Railway
Herne Hill
is a 7 and a quarter inch gauge ride on railway for children and adults. The railways runs for a quarter mile return trip between the Herne Hill Gates and the World Famous Brockwell Lido.
Air Line Cable Car
Enjoy regal views of London in the new cable cars flying at up to 90 metres above the Thames! The journey is less than ten minutes so perfect for even the smallest sightseer.
Barking Park Light Railway
Delightful 7.25 inch gauge trains take you on a journey just under 1 quarter mile from Park Gates Station to Lakeside Halt. A lovely way to explore the park. Open weekends and Bank Holidays between April and September, inclusive.
Kew Gardens (RBG)
is a world renowned visitor attraction with over 300 acres of landscaped gardens, and plenty of family activities including the Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop Walkway where you can climb high into the treetops. Treehouse Towers is Kew's tree-themed outdoor play area for 3 to 11s.
Corams Fields
Bloomsbury
has a wide variety of activities including extensive lawns for free play (and very suitable for family picnics), artificial turf sports pitches, a paddling pool, sandpits, a flying fox and other slides, a city farm with pets corner (with sheep, goats, ducks, hens and more), vege cafe, a nursery and drop-ins...
Northala Fields Park
with 2 adventure playgrounds, 6 fishing lakes, 3 wildlife ponds, a hidden art project and a modern visitor centre with refreshment and loo facilities, this place ticks all the boxes for a traditional family day out.
Holland Park Adventure Playground
Holland Park
This great adventure playground has swings, aerial runway, mini climbing wall, climbing frames. Next to the adventure playground is an enclosed play area for little ones plus sports area.
Golders Hill Park
Hampstead Heath
Facilities include a free public zoo, butterfly house, a bandstand, children's play area, cafe, toilets. Sports facilities include grass and hard tennis courts, golf practice nets and croquet.
Clissold Park
Extensive facilities including children's play area, basketball and tennis courts, conservation and woodland areas including a deer enclosure, organic nature garden and butterfly tunnel. They also have a paddling pool.
Finsbury Park
New facilities in the recent revamp of this iconic park include an enclosed, dog free play area with an exciting water feature designed by children, for children, plus a skate park.
Brent Lodge Park
With an adventure playground, family maze, and the always popular and well stocked animal centre, this is a lovely afternoon waiting to happen! Highlights for small kids include The Butterfly House, prairie dogs and riverside woodland with seasonal fleets of colourful dragonflies!
Belair Park
A pretty park with pretty awesome facilities including a skate park, an adventure play area,tennis courts, a lake, sports pitches and a wildlife area!
One of London's iconic parklands, the activities on offer include lido and paddling pools, rowing and pedal boats available plus the UK's first Solarshuttle and fantastic cycling routes - good idea if you're looking for fun things to do in London with kids.
The Regents Park
Regents Park
One of the Royal Parks, offering iconic landscaping, a boating lake with pedalo hire, natural wildlife garden, and London's largest Rose Garden. Outdoor activities and events throughout the year, plus London Zoo, and an Open Air Theatre.
Greenwich Park
One of the Royal Parks, boasting over 180 acres of grassland, the observatory and a children's adventure playground.
St James Park
One of the Royal Parks offers a children's adventure play area, a way marked royal history walk and great cycle and hike routes.
Green Park
Green Park
One of the Royal Parks, less child friendly than the others with no kids' features, but plenty of pleasingly landscaped space for traditional outdoor games, exploration and picnicking. Open all year, and free to visit.
Kensington Memorial Park
Kensington
Offers many recreational activities including pleasant formal areas and a children&s playground, plus tennis, football and junior cricket facilities.
Victoria Park
Tower Hamlets
One of London&s most important historic parks, and its oldest public park. It has been used by millions of Londoners for nearly 170 years as a place of healthy recreation, sports, play and relaxation. Splash pool open during the summer.
Wimbledon Sprinkler Park
Large park with a crazy golf course, 2 adventure playgrounds, water sports centre and beach volleyball, sports facilities and parkland, plus new summer interactive splash pad and sprinkler park!
Thanks for all the great things to do in Greater London with kids you keep sending in.
Now we have the easter and summer holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find the best days out and as many fun things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor playcentres and softplay for toddlers, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, aquariums, horse riding, castles, steam railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, karting tracks, snowdomes, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, activity centres, outdoor play at the best local parks, ten pin bowling alleys and all the other best family tourist attractions, that you can visit at the weekend.
Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys with many historical and educational atractions listed
So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't shown above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people visiting on holidays and all the other children in Greater London can enjoy the great day out as well.}