Things to do with kids in London when it rains

157 indoor places in London that work with children in tow, sorted by the things you actually need to know before you leave the house.

Rainy day, kids climbing the walls

Fully indoors, straight off the tube, and enough going on to hold a small person for the afternoon.

Brilliant with kids and completely free

A wet afternoon does not have to cost anything. All of these are free to walk into.

Things they can actually touch

Buttons, levers, dressing up, building things. Places where "do not touch" is not the main rule.

In and out in under two hours

For the days when that is all anyone has in them. Yours included.

Step-free, lift access, buggy welcome

No stairs to wrestle, no cloakroom argument. Worth knowing before you set off.

There is a loo and somewhere to eat

The two things that decide whether an outing survives to the end. Both on site.

Every family-friendly place we list

We read this from what each venue publishes, so it is a good starting point rather than an inspection. Ring ahead if you need to be certain about a lift or a changing table.