Rainy day activities in London

A family guide to London

Keep a rainy day in London feeling like an adventure with indoor places for families.

A wet day in London needn't be a washout. At Shrek Adventure you can ride a 4D flying bus and find your way through a mirror maze. Team Sport has Mini Racers and 8-lane bowling with advanced scoring, with exclusive lane hire for a group. Christmas grottos are another option in winter. Springtime Nurseries in Enfield offers a train ride, a meet and greet with Santa and his elves and a visit to the Elves' Toy Shop, where every child can choose their own age-appropriate present. The Black Santa's Grotto Experience in East London has storytelling with Mrs Kringle, reindeer food making, Elf School with festive games and a special Christmas gift to take home. When everyone needs feeding, family-run Indian Grill Bowes Road serves an Indian buffet and is BYOB with no corkage fee, while Izgara Finchley is a modern Turkish grill and bar for a relaxed family meal. Livat Hammersmith and Alexandra Palace, a large entertainment venue, are also listed. Keep a rainy day in London feeling like an adventure with indoor places for families.