{"id":6165,"date":"2019-05-23T14:22:48","date_gmt":"2019-05-23T14:22:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6165"},"modified":"2020-03-04T14:53:14","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T14:53:14","slug":"things-to-do-with-the-kids-in-north-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2019\/05\/things-to-do-with-the-kids-in-north-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do with the Kids in North London"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you have kids it\u2019s hard to know sometimes what to do to keep them entertained where you are. So, we\u2019ve brought together what we think are the very best things to do with the kids in North London, from family-friendly restaurants to family attractions to free hidden gems you\u2019ll only find in this part of the city.<\/p>\n<p>Not in North London? Then why not check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/03\/things-to-do-with-the-kids-in-south-london\">Things to do with the Kids in South London blog here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Plus, Don\u2019t Forget! With your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/membership\/join\"><strong>LittleBird Family Pass<\/strong><\/a> you can enjoy year-round savings on family life including cinema, days out, restaurants and much more. We\u2019ve handpicked each and every saving to save you time and money putting all your family savings in one place.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6167\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Indoor-Fun-N-London.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Indoor-Fun-N-London.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Indoor-Fun-N-London-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Indoor-Fun-N-London-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Indoor-Fun-N-London-1024x538.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Indoor Fun<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Kids have so much energy that sometimes just needs burning off and the best way to go that is jumping! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/go-jump-in-fun-just-hit-a-new-high-up-to-20-off\">Go Jump<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/oxygen-freejumping-air-space-the-uks-favourite-trampoline-parks-across-the-uk-20-off\">Oxygen Freejumping<\/a><\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/zapspace-stratford-wall-to-wall-trampolining-fun-up-to-38-off\"><strong>Zapspace<\/strong><\/a> offer wall to wall bouncetastic fun.<\/li>\n<li>Get your kids following in the footsteps of their footballing heroes with the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/arsenaldirect.arsenal.com\/Arsenal-Tours-Category\/stadium-tour\/tour\/p\/STADIUM?utm_campaign=AMGretailprojects&amp;utm_medium=stadiumtour&amp;utm_source=meganav\">Arsenal Emirates<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/chelsea-fc-tours-family-pass\">Chelsea FC<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whufc.com\/new-stadium\/tours\">London Stadium<\/a><\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bookings.wembleytours.com\/stadiumtours\/booking\/default.htm\"><strong>Wembley Stadium Tours<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>You can never go wrong with soft play and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/ideas\/search\/gambados?\"><strong> Gambados <\/strong><\/a>and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/bramleys-big-adventure-the-best-in-indoor-play-2-for-1\"><strong> Bramley\u2019s Big Adventure <\/strong><\/a>promise to keep the whole family occupied<\/li>\n<li>The classic family pastime bowling brings out the competitive side in everyone, so grab the family and challenge them to a game at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/all-star-lanes-eat-drink-bowl-bowl-dine-for-ps15\"><strong>All Star Lanes<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/hollywood-bowl-20-off\"><strong>Hollywood Bowl<\/strong><\/a>. You can even grab a bite to eat there afterwards!<\/li>\n<li>No North London list would be complete without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/kidzania-2\"><strong>Kidzania<\/strong><\/a>! The fun-packed, indoor, role-play city built just for kids has special activities year-round meaning that no two trips are ever the same.<\/li>\n<li>This staple of London\u2019s skyline <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stpauls.co.uk\/\"><strong>St Pauls<\/strong><\/a> is a wonder to explore, with Workbooks and &#8216;family trails&#8217; and even special Family Day\u2019s it\u2019s a beautiful place to discover and learn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6171\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Wonderlab.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Wonderlab.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Wonderlab-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Wonderlab-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Wonderlab-1024x538.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Mighty Museums<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>With a train ride, an adventure play zone and even a lion the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postalmuseum.org\/\"><strong>Postal Museum<\/strong><\/a> is an amazing and unique trip through history<\/li>\n<li>Film, music, sports, politics, or history you name it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/ideas\/search\/madame%20tussauds?\"><strong>Madame Tussauds<\/strong><\/a> can take you there! Make sure to check out the Star Wars and Marvel experiences if you&#8217;re looking for a chance to geek out with your favourite characters<\/li>\n<li>One of the world\u2019s largest urban history museum\u2019s head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/family-pass-members-only-museum-of-london-save-up-to-ps2-on-tickets-to-the-fascinating-beasts-of-london-exhibition-plus-10-off-f\"><strong>Museum of London<\/strong><\/a> and discover the history of our great home! The Family activity bags mean that kids can really get into the stories of each artefact. Plus, there\u2019s the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/family-pass-members-only-discover-londons-history-from-the-thames-at-the-museum-of-london-docklands-10-off-your-food-and-drink-b\">Museum of London Docklands<\/a>! <\/strong>Make sure you don\u2019t miss the exciting Tunnels, Trains and Tools exhibition for interactive family fun<\/li>\n<li>With digital workshops, family events and activities, family trails so much more the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britishmuseum.org\/\"><strong>British Museum<\/strong><\/a> is really geared up to make history as interesting as possible. The 8 million strong collection doesn\u2019t hurt.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s iconic for a reason, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhm.ac.uk\/\"><strong>Natural History Museum<\/strong> <\/a>will whisk you away to the wildest points in history with gobsmackingly amazing exhibits. Check out the activity backpacks too and have kids exploring the world and learning as they go<\/li>\n<li>Discover the beauty beneath the skin at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/body-worlds-at-the-london-pavilion-up-to-23-off\"><strong>Body Worlds<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; an exhibition of real human bodies. Don&#8217;t miss <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2019\/04\/body-worlds-beauty-beneath-the-skin\/\">LittleBird Mum Ellen&#8217;s review<\/a><\/strong> of her trip there at Easter<\/li>\n<li>Get hands-on in the interactive adventures of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencemuseum.org.uk\/\"><strong>Science Museum<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencemuseum.org.uk\/imax-cinema\"><strong>IMAX cinema<\/strong><\/a> and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencemuseum.org.uk\/see-and-do\/wonderlab-equinor-gallery\">Wonderlab<\/a>,<\/strong> kids will be blown away by the wonders that science can dream up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6168\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Museums-LTM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Museums-LTM.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Museums-LTM-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Museums-LTM-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Museums-LTM-1024x538.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>But North London isn\u2019t just about the heavy hitters! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucl.ac.uk\/culture\/grant-museum-zoology\"><strong>The Grant Museum of Zoology<\/strong><\/a> is backed with the curious and bizarre, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucl.ac.uk\/culture\/petrie-museum\"><strong>Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology<\/strong><\/a> is perfect for budding explorers looking for something a little different and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankofengland.co.uk\/museum\"><strong>Bank of England Museum <\/strong><\/a>may sound dry but is actually packed with interactive exhibits, workshops and stories<\/li>\n<li>Did you know that you could visit a Roman Temple in the middle of London? Descend through Bloomberg\u2019s new European headquarters to below the city streets and discover<a href=\"https:\/\/www.londonmithraeum.com\/\"> <strong>London Mithraeum<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hail to the Bus Driver! The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ltmuseum.co.uk\/\"><strong>London Transport Museum <\/strong><\/a>will have kids exploring for hours where they can dress up, complete activities and even drive buses and the Baby DLR.<\/li>\n<li>The name\u2019s Bond. James Bond. For movie (and car) fans young and old <a href=\"http:\/\/londonfilmmuseum.com\/\"><strong>Bond in Motion<\/strong><\/a> is a trip that will have kids big and small excited about their favourite action hero.<\/li>\n<li>We are a nation of warriors or so I\u2019ve been told so for a unique look at our history check out\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.householdcavalrymuseum.co.uk\/\">The Household Cavalry Museum<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nam.ac.uk\/\">National Army Museum<\/a> <\/strong>and<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rafmuseum.org.uk\/\">RAF Museum<\/a> <\/strong>\u00a0for interactive exhibits that tell the tales of our battle-hardened isles<\/li>\n<li>A magical journey into story\u2019s and imagination, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.discover.org.uk\/\"><strong>Discover Children&#8217;s Story Centre <\/strong><\/a>have different exhibits throughout the year with wonderful themed activities that will bring the kids\u2019 favourite books and characters to life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6170\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/London-Zoo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/London-Zoo.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/London-Zoo-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/London-Zoo-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/London-Zoo-1024x538.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Animal Antics:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Connecting Finsbury Park to Alexandra Palace you can walk London\u2019s longest nature reserve on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.haringey.gov.uk\/libraries-sport-and-leisure\/parks-and-open-spaces\/z-parks-and-open-spaces\/parkland-walk-local-nature-reserve\"><strong>Parkland Walk<\/strong><\/a> and look out for wildlife and a small army of lost toys.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/zsl-london-zoo-save-up-to-ps6-on-entry-tickets\"><strong>London Zoo<\/strong><\/a> is always a pretty spectacular family day out, make sure to pick up a list of talks and feeding times as you arrive so you can discover as much as possible about the amazing animals you\u2019re seeing.<\/li>\n<li>North London is packed with wonderful city farms filled with animals for you and the kids to meet, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightlinersfarm.org.uk\/\"><strong>Freightliners Farm<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/ktcityfarm.org.uk\/\"><strong>Kentish Town City Farm<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hackneycityfarm.co.uk\/\"><strong>Hackney City Farm<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/stepneycityfarm.org\/\"><strong>Stepney City Farm<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mudchute.org\/\"><strong>Mudchute Farm<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newham.gov.uk\/Pages\/Services\/Newham-City-Farm.aspx\"><strong>Newham City Farm<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brooksfarm.uk\/\"><strong>Brooks Farm<\/strong><\/a> are just a few!<\/li>\n<li>Get your hands dirty and have a go at catching pond skaters, blackberry picking or learning how to compost with worms at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlondon.org.uk\/reserves\/camley-street-natural-park\"><strong>Camley Street Natural Park<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Free to enter daily <a href=\"http:\/\/www.woodberrywetlands.org.uk\/\"><strong>Woodberry Wetlands <\/strong><\/a>is home to kingfishers, reed warblers bees, dragonflies and more! While visiting here you\u2019ll be amazed you\u2019re still in London.<\/li>\n<li>Walk down a trail, check out the amazing events and learn about Henry VIII in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityoflondon.gov.uk\/things-to-do\/green-spaces\/epping-forest\/visitor-information\/Pages\/queen-elizabeths-hunting-lodge.aspx\"><strong>The Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge <\/strong><\/a>all in one trip to<a href=\"http:\/\/www.visiteppingforest.org\/\"><strong> Epping Forest<\/strong><\/a> (OK it might take more than one trip, but you\u2019ll love each one we promise)<\/li>\n<li>Surrounded by a 700-year-old moat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lbbd.gov.uk\/valence-house\"><strong>Valence House <\/strong><\/a>has archaeological finds, exotic gardens beehives a Dig for Victory plot and even a replica Anderson shelter to discover<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6172\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Galleries.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Galleries.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Galleries-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Galleries-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Galleries-1024x538.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Galleries Galore\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>With free admission and exhibitions, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saatchigallery.com\/\"><strong>Saatchi Gallery<\/strong><\/a> is a great way to get kids interested in the fine arts. On Sundays, there are fun and informative Family Art Workshops too!<\/li>\n<li>If your kids dream of being the next Quentin Blake or Nick Sharratt the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houseofillustration.org.uk\/\"><strong>House of Illustration <\/strong><\/a>is the place to start, after just one trip kids will be full of inspiration for their own creations.<\/li>\n<li>Ooey, gooey and awesome the <a href=\"https:\/\/wellcomecollection.org\/\"><strong>Wellcome Collection<\/strong><\/a> is filled with the weird and wonderful that will have kids absorbed look out for include coloured Scanning Electron Microscope images, a hollow man with light up organs and the video of a fish evolving into a man<\/li>\n<li>With Family Walks, guided tours and kids trails plus crafty workshops and playful activities so there&#8217;s always loads to do at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgallery.org.uk\/\"><strong>The National Gallery<\/strong><\/a>. Plus, just around the corner, there\u2019s the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.npg.org.uk\/\"> <strong>National Portrait Gallery <\/strong><\/a>perfect for the curious mind.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/minalima.com\/\"><strong>The House of MinaLima<\/strong><\/a> is a graphic design haven that celebrates the graphic art of the Warner Bros. Pictures\u2019 Harry Potter film series, including Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them as well as illustrated classic fairy tale books. You can even get your own Hogwarts acceptance letter!<\/li>\n<li>Packed with family events almost daily the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/victoria-albert-museums-and-cafes-the-nations-guide-to-cultural-history-ps2-off-adult-tickets-to-paid-exhibitions-and-10-off-in-\"><strong>V&amp;A<\/strong><\/a> is a great way to spend some creative time together. Plus, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/v-a-museum-of-childhood-ps2-off-adult-tickets-to-paid-exhibitions-and-10-off-in-the-cafes\"><strong>V&amp;A Museum of Childhood<\/strong><\/a> offers drop-in activities, workshops and hands-on displays for all ages including storytelling, arts and crafts, tours and treasure hunts. A wonder for the whole family!<\/li>\n<li>With free monthly family events, practical workshops and more the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalacademy.org.uk\/\"><strong>Royal Academy of Arts<\/strong><\/a> will turn your kids into little artists in no time<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.godsownjunkyard.co.uk\/\"><strong>God\u2019s Own Junkyard<\/strong><\/a> is the light that never goes out in the heart of Walthamstow for all the Insta-fams out there, it\u2019s a great place for some amazingly unique family pics.<\/li>\n<li>Build a sculpture, draw something that catches your eye or even create a collage at the special activities at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tate.org.uk\/visit\/tate-britain\"><strong>Tate Britain<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Explore the brands and packs, posters and ads, fads and fashions, toys and games at The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/family-pass-members-only-museum-of-brands-how-have-brands-shaped-your-life-50-off\">Museum of Brands<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Discover the free Family Trail, take part in some activities and discover how design has changed the world at the<a href=\"https:\/\/designmuseum.org\/\"><strong> Design Museum <\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>With plenty of free family activities, from manga and poetry workshops to pottery and art outdoors <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wmgallery.org.uk\/\"><strong>William Morris Gallery<\/strong><\/a> is a creative day out for all<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6173\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Park.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Park.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Park-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Park-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Park-1024x538.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Perfect Parks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Let the kids run wild in the 560 acres of space that makes up <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk\/\">Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park<\/a><\/strong>, there are\u00a0trails to download, the fantastic Tumbling Bay, sports to see in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitleevalley.org.uk\/en\/content\/cms\/london2012\/velo-park\/\">Lee Valley Velopark<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.londonaquaticscentre.org\/\">London Aquatics Centre<\/a><\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/copperboxarena.org.uk\/\"><strong>Copperbox Arena<\/strong><\/a> and for the brave of heart heights to climb and slide down at the <a href=\"http:\/\/arcelormittalorbit.com\/\"><strong>Arcelor Mittal Orbit<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Become the captain of a huge wooden pirate ship and re-enact your favourite parts of Peter pan at the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalparks.org.uk\/parks\/kensington-gardens\/things-to-see-and-do\/diana-memorial-playground\"><strong> Princess Diana Memorial Playground<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Perfect for long family walks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityoflondon.gov.uk\/things-to-do\/green-spaces\/hampstead-heath\/Pages\/default.aspx\"><strong>Hampstead Heath<\/strong><\/a> has nearly everything, want views? Climb to the top of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlondon.com\/things-to-do\/place\/36275457-parliament-hill\"><strong>Parliament Hill<\/strong><\/a>, want to see animals? Discover the animal enclosures of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityoflondon.gov.uk\/things-to-do\/green-spaces\/hampstead-heath\/golders-hill-park\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Golders Hill Park<\/a>, <\/strong>fancy a swim? Have a go at open-water swimming in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityoflondon.gov.uk\/things-to-do\/green-spaces\/hampstead-heath\/swimming\/Pages\/ponds-times-charges.aspx\"><strong>Hampstead Heath Ponds <\/strong><\/a>and so much more!<\/li>\n<li>With seasonal water play, a basketball court and flagship play and sports facilities <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awesomecic.co.uk\/adventure-play\/barnard-adventure-playground\/\"><strong>Barnard Park Adventure Playground <\/strong><\/a>is great for getting active with the kids. Scooters, frisbees and careful kites are welcome too!<\/li>\n<li>Not really a park but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandrapalace.com\/\"><strong>Ally Pally<\/strong> <\/a>has everything so we had to put it somewhere! With everything you and the kids need for a fun family day out, you can explore the 196 acres of outdoor space, featuring an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandrapalace.com\/ice-rink\/\"><strong>ice rink<\/strong><\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandrapalace.com\/skate-park\/\"><strong>skate park<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandrapalace.com\/pitch-putt\/\">pitch &amp; putt course<\/a><\/strong>, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandrapalace.com\/boating-lakesidecafe\/\"><strong>boating lake<\/strong><\/a>. Explorers can go climbing or take a Segway ride at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/ideas\/search\/go%20ape?\"><strong>Go Ape <\/strong><\/a>and history buffs will have a blast in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandrapalace.com\/east-court\/\"><strong>Alexandra Palace<\/strong><\/a> itself \u2013 it even has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandrapalace.com\/alexandra-palace-theatre\/\"><strong>theatre<\/strong><\/a> now!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6174\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Granary-Square.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Granary-Square.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Granary-Square-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Granary-Square-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Granary-Square-1024x538.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Weird and Wonderful: <\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Trying to get your kids into the magic of the Beatles or just want a fun new family photo? Make sure to pose outside <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abbeyroad.com\/\">Abbey Road Studios<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong>you can even leave a message on the front wall and mark your visit forever<\/li>\n<li>Shopping with the kids can sometimes be a nightmare but make sure to check out these amazing specialist stores for a whole new toy shop experience, <a href=\"https:\/\/moominshop-camden.co.uk\/?gclid=CjwKCAjw5pPnBRBJEiwAULZKvl4oSq5_PvhYtGuR3EZttIeP1GifxG9sDOCUM3YXh4b2o6qLsrPXlBoC86MQAvD_BwE\"><strong>The Moomin Shop<\/strong><\/a> for fans of the hippo-like trolls, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewhoshop.com\/\"><strong>The Doctor Who Shop<\/strong><\/a> for Whovian treasures, for Potterheads there\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harrypotterplatform934.com\/\">The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 \u00be<\/a>, <\/strong>discover the secrets of deepest darkest Peru at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisispaddington.com\/article\/paddington-bear-shop\"><strong>The Paddington Bear Shop<\/strong><\/a>, go on an adventure in <a href=\"https:\/\/thetintinshop.uk.com\/\"><strong>The Tintin Shop<\/strong><\/a>, see the cute critters of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sylvanianstorekeepers.com\/visit-our-london-store\"><strong>The Sylvanian Families Store<\/strong><\/a> and discover a wonderland of collectables at <a href=\"https:\/\/alicelooking.co.uk\/\"><strong>Alice Through The Looking Glass <\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>While you\u2019re at the Harry Potter shop why not get your photo taken at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingscross.co.uk\/harry-potters-platform-9-34\"><strong>Platform 9 \u00be <\/strong><\/a>and then go for a splash in the fountains at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingscross.co.uk\/granary-square\"><strong>Granary Square<\/strong><\/a> if you time your trip right you can even check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kerbfood.com\/markets\/kings-cross\/\"><strong>KERB street market<\/strong><\/a> for a bite to eat<\/li>\n<li>There&#8217;s nothing more weird and wonderful than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.camdenmarket.com\/\"><strong>Camden Market <\/strong><\/a>. The sights and sounds of the market and traders will bedazzle and delight kids plus during the day you can have a go at some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plonkgolf.co.uk\/venue\/camden\/\"><strong>Plonk Golf<\/strong><\/a> hidden away in the market and when you&#8217;re done why not relax by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.camdenmarket.com\/journal\/camden-lock\"><strong>Camden Lock<\/strong><\/a>?<\/li>\n<li>Totally free and totally stunning the <a href=\"https:\/\/skygarden.london\/\"><strong>Sky Garden <\/strong><\/a>has breath-taking views of London, make sure your ready to take some awesome selfies with the kids<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamleys.com\/\"><strong>Hamleys<\/strong> <\/a>is such a magical place it needed its own point on our list. Honestly, it\u2019s a trip in itself! So, go along meet the life-sized mascots and indulge in the magical atmosphere of this iconic store.<\/li>\n<li>With a Kids Club, that\u2019s only \u00a33 and free activities for ages 5-10,<a href=\"https:\/\/phoenixcinema.co.uk\/PhoenixCinema.dll\/Home\"><strong> The Phoenix Cinema <\/strong><\/a>is a wonderful please to see new and iconic family films while supporting an amazing independent cinema.<\/li>\n<li>And we\u2019re not done with cinemas! The <a href=\"https:\/\/princecharlescinema.com\/PrinceCharlesCinema.dll\/Home\"><strong>Prince Charles Cinema<\/strong><\/a> has regular Sing a Long and Interactive screenings which are great fun for all ages (depending on the film)<\/li>\n<li>Just want to see something beautiful? The <a href=\"http:\/\/londonmandir.baps.org\/\"><strong>BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/londonmandir.baps.org\/\"><strong>Neasden Temple<\/strong><\/a> is simply stunning Hindu Temple and open to the public to peruse (please note this is an active place of worship and there&#8217;s a strict dress code)<\/li>\n<li>Are the kids early birds? Well why not take them to see the hustle, bustle and beauty of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.columbiaroad.info\/\"><strong>Columbia Road Flower Market<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6175\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Rainforest-Cafe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Rainforest-Cafe.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Rainforest-Cafe-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Rainforest-Cafe-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Rainforest-Cafe-1024x538.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Don\u2019t forget to eat! <\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Take Family Game Night on the road, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.draughtslondon.com\/\"><strong>Draughts <\/strong><\/a>London\u2019s first board game caf\u00e9 is a haven for all game lovers, with a library of 600 and counting!<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019ve got kids who love trying something different, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inamo-restaurant.com\/?gclid=CjwKCAjw5pPnBRBJEiwAULZKvul7IhIcEgrbJeBnjXMVAUrZs9XPXnDSDNtiFezt7hTEuCjIKDOMUBoCeBIQAvD_BwE\"><strong>Inamo<\/strong><\/a> is a great Asian fusion option with an interactive menu on the table!<\/li>\n<li>Immerse yourself in the heart of the Amazon\u2026in London! Head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/therainforestcafe.co.uk\/\"><strong>Rainforest Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/a> in Piccadilly Circus to dine in the jungle.<\/li>\n<li>Get the rock star treatment at the world-famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/hard-rock-cafe-kids-eat-free\"><strong>Hard Rock Caf\u00e9 <\/strong><\/a>and take in the sights of decades of rock history<\/li>\n<li>Dining at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejamrestaurant.com\/\"><strong>Buona Sera at the Jam<\/strong><\/a> is next level \u2013 quite literally\u2026Guests can either nestle into a cosy, cave-style lower booth or climb a ladder to a treehouse-like upper booth<\/li>\n<li>Go for an insane ice cream at <a href=\"https:\/\/chinchinicecream.com\/\"><strong>Chin Chin Labs<\/strong><\/a> where you can pick your flavour and watch in awe as the laboratorist freezes your choice instantly.<\/li>\n<li>And don\u2019t forget the staple family favourites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/ideas\/kids-eat-free\"><strong>Bella Italia<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/busaba-eathai-tantalising-thai-cuisine-kids-eat-free\"><strong>Busaba<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/ideas\/kids-eat-free\"><strong>Caf\u00e9 Rouge<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/kids-eat-free-at-giraffe\"><strong>Giraffe <\/strong><\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/family-pass-members-only-eds-easy-diner-the-authentic-americana-dining-experience-kids-eat-free\"><strong>Ed\u2019s Easy Diner<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Wow! That\u2019s a lot! Let us know if there\u2019s anything you think we\u2019ve forgotten that you like to do as a family in North London, we\u2019d love to know what your favourites are too!<\/p>\n<p><strong>And don\u2019t forget<\/strong> with the LittleBird Family Pass you can enjoy year-round savings on family life including cinema, days out, restaurants and much more. We\u2019ve handpicked each and every saving to save you time and money putting all your family savings in one place.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/membership\/join\"><strong>Start your trial today and enjoy all the benefits of the Family Pass for just \u00a31 for 30 days.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you have kids it\u2019s hard to know sometimes what to do to keep them entertained where you are. So, we\u2019ve brought together what we think are the very best things to do with the kids in North London, from family-friendly restaurants to family attractions to free hidden gems you\u2019ll only find in this part &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2019\/05\/things-to-do-with-the-kids-in-north-london\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6180,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,2656,10,18,563],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6165","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-families","category-ideas","category-inspiring-families","category-saving-time","category-whats-on"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6165","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6165"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6165\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7217,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6165\/revisions\/7217"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6180"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6165"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6165"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6165"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}