Where the savings come from
London is expensive, but some of its best family days cost nothing at the door. The first six places below have free general entry. At the last three the adults pay but the children go free or nearly free. Every fact comes from the place’s own page on JuniorTravelClub; paid exhibitions and extras are not included.
Free entry
1. Science Museum
Five floors of galleries at the Science Museum are free, packed lunches are welcome in the picnic areas and there is a family show at weekends. You pay only for a paid experience you choose to add.
2. Natural History Museum
General admission to the Natural History Museum costs nothing, and there is a dedicated Picnic Area, so lunch can come from home too.
3. Victoria and Albert Museum
The V&A is free and unbooked. Child-sized ear defenders are lent at the Learning Centre desk and there is a Quiet Space for a child who needs a break.
4. National Gallery
Entry to the National Gallery costs nothing, buggies are welcome inside, and toilets and baby changing are just inside the entrance.
5. Tate Modern
General entry to Tate Modern is free, and Tate Draw gives children a way to make something rather than only look.
6. Wallace Collection
The Wallace Collection has free, unticketed entry with no queue. You can come and go during opening hours, so the visit lasts as long as the children do.
Children free or nearly free
7. Courtauld Gallery
The permanent collection at the Courtauld Gallery is free for children. The pushchair stays with you, and toilets, baby changing and the café are close together.
8. Old Royal Naval College
At the Old Royal Naval College up to four children go free with each paying adult, and the ticket can become an annual pass.
9. London Eye
On the London Eye the youngest ride free once they are booked in, a folded buggy can come on board, and there is baby changing at the ticket office.
Tickets & tours for these places
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