Got the kids at home for the next six weeks but aren't sure what to do with all that time? Then look no further as we have your summer sorted.

Whether you've already planned your trip to the beach this summer or are counting down the days before you jet off for some sun-soaking, summer with the kids bored at home can go on for a while.

But, luckily London is home to endless activities with something for everyone to enjoy no matter their age.

Whether seeing a West End show, visiting one of the many free museums in London, taking a boat trip down the River Thames or even trying an escape, here's what you can do this summer with the whole family. 

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The best activities the whole family will enjoy this summer in London

The Paddington Bear Experience

Who doesn't love  Paddington Bear?

The new London experience transports you into the world of Paddington with recognisable locations from the Paddington stories including te Browns family home.

You'll also be able to go on an adventure as you help Paddington and the Brown family prepare for a very special occasion, the Marmalade Day Festival.

You can find out more here.

Kids Weeks on the West End

For the whole of summer, from July 24 to September 6, the Official London Theatre’s Kids Week will be taking place.

Offering free tickets to children under 17 to top West End musicals, comedies and children's shows, there are also plenty of activities to enjoy.

From workshops including Brainiac Live!, Beauty And The Beast, Horrible Histories- Terrible Tudors, The Play That Goes Wrong, Wicked and much more.

You can find out more here.

The Postal Museum 

Learn all about how post gets around London and take a ride on the underground postal train, the Mail Rail that is no longer used.

The 15-minute experience takes you deep into the London Underground, seeing the stations that have been left in time once vital to how post got around the capital and much further.

In the museum, you'll be able to learn about the history of the mail, make your own stamps and even try on some outfits.

You can find out more here.

Serpentine Lido

If you fancy some 'open water' swimming this summer, than the Serpentine Lido is a must-visit.

Open to the public every day from June to mid-September, you'll be able to relax and take a dip in the Hyde Park location and enjoy a meal after in the Lido Cafe Bar.

You can find out more here.


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V&A

The V&A museum has long been a key part of British culture, home to amazing wonders dating throughout history.

In London there are two museums part of the V&A, the Young V&A and the V&A South Kensington.

You can explore everything from fashion, metalwork, architecture, opera, tiles, glasses, paintings theatre and performance and much more.