Things to Do in Blackheath

National Parks & Reserves

Greenwich Park

Spanning 183 acres in historic Greenwich, this royal park delights families with roaming deer, abundant wildlife and sweeping grassland perfect for outdoor adventures and nature spotting.

Museums & Galleries

Planetarium at the Royal Observatory

Journey through the cosmos at Greenwich's state-of-the-art space theatre, where captivating shows reveal the mysteries of our universe. Perfect for curious minds wanting to explore celestial wonders.

Sightseeing & Attractions

Greenwich Royal Observatory

Stand astride the Prime Meridian and explore the wonders of astronomy at this historic observatory, perfect for space-loving families. Fully accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs welcome throughout.

Bowling Alleys

Lewisham Bowl

Strike up some family fun at this Belmont Hill venue featuring 24 lanes of ten-pin bowling alongside arcade games, air hockey and pool tables, plus snacks to keep everyone energised.

Museums & Galleries

The Fan Musuem

Museums & Galleries

Royal Museum Greenwich

Explore the wonders of space and celestial science at the capital's unique planetarium and observatory, where families can journey through the stars while standing on the historic Prime Meridian line.

Museums & Galleries

National Maritime Museum

Journey through Britain's seafaring heritage at this engaging Greenwich museum where hands-on displays bring nautical adventures to life for all ages, with full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Climbing & Bouldering

Sutcliffe Park Sports Centre

This fully accessible London sports hub keeps families entertained with indoor climbing, an athletics track, skatepark and soft play zone. Baby changing available, though pushchairs aren't suitable everywhere.

Bowling Alleys

Vintners Lanes

Strike up family fun at this fully accessible bowling venue in Vintners Yard, complete with pushchair-friendly lanes and baby changing facilities for stress-free outings with little ones.

Sightseeing & Attractions

Old Royal Naval College

This magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site in Greenwich welcomes families with pushchair access throughout and baby changing facilities, plus special assistance for wheelchair users exploring its historic grounds.

Museums & Galleries

The Painted Hall Greenwich

Marvel at Britain's Sistine Chapel where baroque ceiling paintings span 40,000 square feet of stunning 18th-century artistry at this historic Greenwich landmark with full accessibility and onsite refreshments.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

The Greenwich Centre

A fully accessible leisure facility in Lambarde Square offering swimming and fitness activities for all the family, with wheelchair-friendly access throughout and baby changing rooms available.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Greenwich Leisure Centre

This modern leisure facility welcomes families with swimming pools and fitness activities, plus fully accessible areas for wheelchairs and pushchairs throughout the centre.

Museums & Galleries

Cutty Sark Clipper Ship

Step inside an authentic 19th-century sailing vessel at Greenwich and discover what life was like aboard this legendary maritime speedster. Walk the decks and venture below to experience Britain's most celebrated tea clipper.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Charlton Lido & Lifestyle Club

This fully accessible leisure facility in Hornfair Park welcomes families with excellent wheelchair access throughout, plus baby changing rooms and pram-friendly spaces for visitors of all ages.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Creekside Discovery Centre

This wheelchair-accessible wildlife learning hub beside Deptford Creek welcomes picnics and offers hands-on nature activities, though families should note there's no on-site parking or baby facilities.

Historic Houses & Gardens

Charlton House

Explore this magnificent London mansion set within tranquil enclosed gardens, offering accessible facilities, onsite dining and convenient parking for an enriching family visit.

Indoor Soft Play

Big Little Fun

This Greenwich soft play centre welcomes little ones up to age five with cushioned climbing frames, slides and play zones, plus an on-site café and birthday party options available.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Wavelengths Leisure Centre

This fully accessible leisure centre on Giffin Street welcomes families with pushchairs and wheelchairs throughout, offering swimming facilities plus baby changing rooms for your convenience.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Goals Eltham

Kick off some family fun at this football-focused activity centre offering 5-a-side pitches and party packages. Fully accessible with wheelchair access, baby changing rooms and pushchair-friendly throughout.

Cinema & Theatre

ODEON Greenwich

This modern multiplex cinema features 18 large screens showing current blockbusters and classic films, with accessible facilities, on-site snacks and convenient parking at Bugsby Way.

Farm Parks

Mudchute Park and Farm

Experience one of Europe's most expansive urban farms where children can meet friendly animals and enjoy wide open green spaces in the heart of London's Docklands, with pushchair-friendly paths throughout.

Inflatable & Bounce Parks

Air Thrill London

Bounce through challenging obstacle courses and oversized inflatable zones at this energetic indoor play venue. Baby changing available, and pushchairs welcome throughout the facility.

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

TeamSport Indoor Karting London Docklands

Race wheel-to-wheel on an exciting multi-level indoor track where drivers aged 9+ can test their skills in thrilling karting sessions perfect for competitive families and young speed enthusiasts.

Sightseeing & Attractions

Thames Barrier Info and Learning Centre

Discover how London's iconic flood defences protect the capital at this educational centre overlooking the impressive Thames Barrier, where visitors can learn about engineering and river management.

Cinema & Theatre

Vue Eltham

Catch the newest movie releases and children's favourites at this accessible Eltham High Street cinema, complete with onsite parking and snack bar for a hassle-free family outing.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

The Eltham Centre

A fully accessible leisure centre in South East London offering family-friendly facilities including baby changing areas and complete wheelchair access throughout all zones.

Sightseeing & Attractions

Up at The O2

Scale the famous dome of London's O2 arena on this thrilling 90-minute climbing adventure offering panoramic views across the capital, with wheelchair access and assistance available.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Tiller Leisure Centre

This accessible Docklands leisure facility welcomes families with baby changing rooms and wheelchair-friendly facilities, though visitors should note there's no on-site parking or dining available.

Escape Room Challenges

Chronos One Escape Room

Test your family's puzzle-solving skills at this immersive escape room venue featuring themed challenges that require teamwork and quick thinking to beat the clock.

Cinema & Theatre

Cineworld London - The O2 Greenwich

Catch the latest blockbusters at this 11-screen cinema inside The O2, featuring special balcony seats and motion-enhanced D-Box chairs. Family-friendly screenings for younger viewers available alongside snacks.

Bowling Alleys

Hollywood Bowl London O2

Strike up family fun at this O2 bowling venue featuring multiple lanes, exciting arcade entertainment and a diner serving customisable burgers, all with full accessibility and facilities for visitors of every age.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Clip 'n Climb at The O2

Scale colourful climbing walls and exciting vertical challenges at this innovative indoor climbing venue inside The O2, with baby-changing facilities and full wheelchair access throughout.

Adventure & Activity Centres

IFLY London At The O2

Experience the thrill of freefall without jumping from a plane at this state-of-the-art wind tunnel facility, where everyone from age 3 can safely float on air in a supervised indoor environment.

Parks & Play Areas

Thames Barrier Park

This accessible riverside green space welcomes families with pushchairs, dogs and picnics, featuring modern landscaped gardens alongside impressive flood defence views, plus dining options and full facilities.

Adventure & Activity Centres

The Fellowship Cinema

This welcoming South London cinema offers family-friendly screenings with full accessibility features, onsite dining, baby changing rooms and convenient parking for stress-free movie outings.

Farm Parks

Surrey Docks Farm

Experience countryside charm right in London's heart at this working city farm where children can get close to friendly animals and join hands-on activities in Rotherhithe.

Live Events & Concerts

FAME*FACTORY

Step into the spotlight at this exciting venue where wheelchair users receive full access and dedicated support, though families should note limited facilities for babies and pushchairs.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Flip Out Canary Wharf

Experience London's action-packed indoor adventure hub featuring karts, laser games, football zones and soft play areas. Fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs with baby facilities available.

Theme Parks & Funfairs

Fairgame Canary Wharf

This accessible gaming and entertainment venue in London's Canary Wharf offers fun for families with on-site dining, though pushchairs have limited access and baby facilities aren't available.

Adventure & Activity Centres

West India Quay

This vibrant dockside destination offers families fantastic dining options, entertainment and discovery opportunities in East London, complete with accessible facilities, parking and picnic-friendly spaces.

Food & Drink Experiences

Clays Bar

Waterside venue at Cabot Square offering restaurant dining and light bites in a wheelchair-accessible setting with nearby parking and facilities, though not equipped for babies.

Indoor Soft Play

Discovery Planet

Let your children burn off energy at this indoor play centre while you shop, featuring climbing frames, slides and an onsite restaurant for refuelling between adventures.

Boat Tours & Cruises

Skuna Boats

Explore London's historic docklands from the water with accessible boat tours departing from West India Quay, offering wheelchair-friendly vessels and facilities for a memorable family outing.

Cinema & Theatre

Cineworld London - West India Quay

This modern 10-screen multiplex in Canary Wharf offers the latest blockbusters with wheelchair access, onsite parking and snacks available, making it ideal for family movie outings.

Museums & Galleries

Museum of London Docklands

Explore London's fascinating maritime heritage at this West India Quay warehouse museum, where young visitors can enjoy hands-on play areas and creative building activities inspired by Canary Wharf's iconic skyline.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Phantom Peak

Step into a live-action adventure where gaming meets theatre in this groundbreaking interactive attraction. Explore accessible routes through this unique experience, though pushchairs cannot access all zones.

Parks & Play Areas

Beckenham Place Park

This spacious park offers woodland walks and play areas perfect for family days out, with pushchair-friendly paths, on-site dining, baby facilities, toilets and convenient parking available.

Parks & Play Areas

Funnery House

Laser Tag Arenas

Quasar Elite Bromley

Battle through futuristic laser tag missions at this sci-fi themed arena welcoming players aged 7+, complete with onsite parking, restaurant and wheelchair-accessible facilities.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre

This welcoming leisure centre on Melon Road provides a secure play space where young children can stay active and socialise, with an onsite restaurant and picnic-friendly policy for family convenience.

Adventure Golf

Plonk Crazy Golf at Horniman Museum

Enjoy a fun-filled outdoor mini-golf course with nine challenging holes set in the beautiful grounds of Horniman Museum, perfect for family days out and children's parties.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Forest Hill Pools

This wheelchair-accessible leisure centre on Dartmouth Road welcomes families with pushchair-friendly facilities throughout and baby changing areas for convenient visits with young children.

Museums & Galleries

Horniman Museum and Gardens

This south London treasure combines fascinating collections with 16 acres of gardens, offering accessible family fun with excellent facilities including baby changing rooms and wheelchair access.

Museums & Galleries

The Brunel Museum

Step into London's underground history at this fascinating museum celebrating Brunel's pioneering Thames Tunnel, offering guided tours, live events and creative workshops in a truly unique Victorian engineering landmark.

Adventure Golf

Mulligans Sidcup

Navigate 36 holes of prehistoric-themed mini golf surrounded by dramatic dinosaur features at this family-friendly course on the A20, complete with onsite dining and full accessibility.

Museums & Galleries

House Of Dreams Museum

Step through an ordinary front gate in Dulwich to discover an extraordinary treasure trove where artist Stephen Wright has transformed every surface into a dazzling showcase of folk art and found objects.

Museums & Galleries

South London Gallery

Discover contemporary art with your family at this welcoming Peckham gallery, featuring changing exhibitions and creative workshops that bring visual arts to life for children and adults alike.

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

Revolution Karting

Experience high-speed indoor karting action at this Mile End venue, though families should note limited facilities including no toilet access or baby changing areas.

Adventure & Activity Centres

The Plumstead Centre

A versatile community hub where families can enjoy swimming pools, fitness suites and creative workshops together, with full accessibility throughout including baby-changing rooms.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Mile End Leisure Centre

This family-friendly leisure centre on Burdett Road welcomes visitors with full accessibility, onsite parking, and baby changing rooms, plus the option to pack your own picnic.

Farm Parks

Stepney City Farm

Meet friendly farm animals in the heart of East London at this welcoming urban sanctuary. Fully accessible with baby facilities and snacks available, though outside food isn't permitted.

Parks & Play Areas

Dulwich Park

This lovely London green space on College Road offers peaceful pathways perfect for families with prams, plus boating fun and gardens to discover, all fully wheelchair accessible.

Sightseeing & Attractions

Tower Bridge

Walk across the iconic Glass Floor high above the Thames and explore Victorian engine rooms at this world-famous London landmark, with full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs throughout.

Indoor Soft Play

Caloroso Soft Play and Parties

A fully accessible soft play venue perfect for young families, featuring wheelchair and pushchair-friendly areas throughout, plus convenient baby changing facilities and party hosting options.

Horse Riding

Docklands Equestrian Centre

This equestrian centre on Clapsgate Lane offers riding experiences for families, with an onsite restaurant and snacks available during your visit, though facilities are limited.

Trails & Treasure Hunts

The St Katherine Docks Treasure Trail

Follow cryptic clues around this historic marina near Tower Bridge to unlock hidden riches on a family-friendly adventure trail that welcomes pushchairs, dogs and picnickers.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Pavilion Leisure Centre

Splash into action at this Bromley leisure centre featuring an exciting waterslide, challenging inflatable obstacle course and spacious family-friendly pool with café facilities and accessible amenities onsite.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Churchill Theatre

This historic Bromley theatre on the High Street hosts family-friendly shows and performances in a wheelchair-accessible venue with nearby parking and onsite facilities.

Live Events & Concerts

Bach to Baby - family concerts

Classical music concerts designed especially for families with young children, held in a welcoming church setting with full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs plus baby changing facilities.

Boat Tours & Cruises

Terrible Thames Horrible Histories

Cruise along London's river discovering the bloodiest tales of royalty and murderous villains on this fun family boat tour inspired by the hit Horrible Histories series.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

The Spa at Beckenham

This modern leisure centre offers family swimming sessions plus an onsite restaurant, with accessible facilities including baby changing areas and wheelchair-friendly access throughout.

Cinema & Theatre

ODEON Beckenham

This High Street cinema complex features eight large screens showing current releases and family films, with onsite parking, snacks available and wheelchair access throughout.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Centre of the Cell

Journey through the human body on an exciting educational adventure at this unique science centre located within a real medical research institute, perfect for curious young minds aged 7 and up.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Centre of the Cell

Journey inside the human body at this innovative science centre located within a working medical research institute, where interactive exhibits bring cells and biology to life for curious young minds.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Crystal Palace National Sports Centre

This iconic London sports venue welcomes families with full wheelchair and pushchair access throughout, plus baby changing facilities for little ones.

Sightseeing & Attractions

Tower of London

Explore this iconic fortress where monarchs have ruled, rebels were imprisoned and the dazzling Crown Jewels are kept under guard—a thousand years of dramatic royal history awaits.

Parks & Play Areas

Belair Park

This historic parkland on Gallery Road offers peaceful green space for family picnics, with onsite parking and a restaurant for refreshments, though facilities are limited for very young children.

Parks & Play Areas

Crystal Palace Park Dinosaurs

Meet life-sized prehistoric creatures in this historic Victorian parkland, where over 30 sculptured dinosaurs await discovery along accessible pathways perfect for families with pushchairs.

Cinema & Theatre

Unicorn Theatre

Britain's leading theatre dedicated entirely to young audiences presents captivating productions tailored for children from babies to teens, with accessible facilities and onsite dining at this Tooley Street venue.

Live Events & Concerts

Abba Voyage

Experience the iconic Swedish supergroup brought back to life through cutting-edge digital technology at this groundbreaking concert spectacular in a purpose-built London arena.

Caves & Mines

Chislehurst Caves

Explore miles of mysterious man-made tunnels carved through chalk over centuries, where guided lamplight tours reveal fascinating wartime history and ancient mining heritage beneath Chislehurst.

Indoor Soft Play

Cookies Island

Little ones can burn energy in the soft play zones while bigger kids test their skills on exciting climbing walls, with an onsite restaurant keeping everyone fuelled throughout the day.

Cinema & Theatre

Vue Bromley

Catch the latest blockbusters across nine screens at this modern cinema complex in St Mark's Square, complete with snacks, wheelchair access and onsite parking for a hassle-free family movie experience.

Parks & Play Areas

Danson Splash Park

Kids can beat the heat at this wheelchair and pushchair-friendly water play destination, featuring interactive fountains and spray features perfect for families with young children.

Railways & Transport

HMS Belfast

Step aboard this authentic WWII warship moored on the Thames and climb through nine decks of naval history, from engine rooms to gun turrets, in an immersive family adventure.

Farm Parks

Crystal Palace Farm London

Meet friendly farm animals and enjoy hands-on experiences at this delightful city farm, perfect for families with full wheelchair and pushchair access throughout.

Parks & Play Areas

Kelsey Park and Minigolf Course

Experience scenic landscapes and family-friendly minigolf in Beckenham's tranquil parkland setting, complete with onsite dining, accessible facilities, and plenty of space for picnics.

Sightseeing & Attractions

The View from The Shard

Scale Western Europe's tallest building for breathtaking 360-degree vistas across London's iconic landmarks from nearly 800 feet up. Fully accessible with dining available, it's an unforgettable family experience.

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Flip Out E6 London

Bounce, battle and brave a 100-metre cave system at this action-packed Newham trampoline park featuring laser quest, beam challenges and thrilling drop slides for adventurous families.

Cinema & Theatre

MediCinema UK

Bringing the magic of movies to hospital patients at Guy's Hospital, this unique cinema screens current films in a comfortable, accessible setting designed especially for those receiving medical care.

Railways & Transport

Brockwell Park Miniature Railway

Hop aboard charming miniature locomotives for a delightful journey through Herne Hill's beloved park, complete with a souvenir shop to remember your visit. Perfect for a family day out with picnic facilities.

Sightseeing & Attractions

Canary Wharf

London's modern business district offers families sleek waterfront spaces perfect for picnics, with excellent facilities including restaurants, accessible amenities and convenient parking making it an unexpectedly welcoming day out.

Live Events & Concerts

Camels and Christmas Carols

Experience festive magic at this accessible seasonal celebration on Fulham Palace Road, featuring live nativity animals and traditional carol singing perfect for families with young children.

Sightseeing & Attractions

Canary Wharf Winter Lights

Experience mesmerising light installations and captivating art displays across Canary Wharf's iconic waterfront setting, perfect for an enchanting family evening out during winter months.

Sightseeing & Attractions

Westminster Abbey

Discover centuries of British heritage at this iconic Gothic church where families can enjoy guided tours and interactive displays while exploring coronation history. Fully accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs throughout.

Museums & Galleries

Home Sweet Home Exhibition

Discover inspiring artwork celebrating the theme of home at this gallery exhibition in a prestigious Carlton House Terrace venue, perfect for culturally curious families exploring London.

Indoor Soft Play

Discover Children's Story Centre

Unleash young minds at this enchanting Stratford venue where storytelling sparks creativity through interactive play. Fully accessible with dining available, it's perfect for inspiring adventures with little ones.

Sightseeing & Attractions

Sky Garden

Soar to London's loftiest landscaped space where families can explore verdant gardens high above the city without paying a penny, with wheelchair access, baby facilities and dining available throughout.