Thanks to London rent prices, the grinding misery of the daily commute and having to remortgage every time you want a pint of craft beer, we sometimes feel like going back in time. Return to the days of your childhood, when life was bill-free and fish finger-filled, thanks to these great things to do. Jump into ball pits or putt your way round a mad golf course with our guide to fun activities for big kids in London.
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Last updated on 4th June 2025
How's this for a fun activity in London? Navrtar is a unique immersive VR experience and bar that allows you to shoot zombies in their hoards and prevent full-blown alien takeovers, all from behind a headset. It's an essential voyage for big kids across the city.
Growing up isn't always easy, but you know what is? Having fun. Join Bounce for buckets full of the stuff, as not only are they touting a cool UV vibe alongside craft beers and cocktails aplenty, but they're also upping your game with table tennis tables and beer pong.
Big kid? We thought as much. So, get movin' on over to Camden for WeJam. If you can find the secret entrance (through an ordinary-looking guitar shop), you'll be able to create a band with your dearest pals and compete in order to gain the highest score.
Ballie Ballerson is a haven for re-living those days spent at soft play centres. Once the weekend rolls around, you can sip on bottomless prosecco, porn star martinis and chomp on unlimited pizza. But that's not all, as you can also plunge head-first into a ball pit or head along one evening for some midweek fun.
BrewDog Waterloo is the ideal spot for those big kids in the city. Not only does this industrial-inspired venue boast an actual slide, ping pong tables and a bowling alley, but there's also a fabulous range of plates on offer to refuel too. Think burgers, wings or fries.
Located in King's Cross, Shuffleboard Bar London has plenty to offer. From the delicious drinks and mouthwatering pizza to the shuffleboard and arcade games, it's a great plot to settle into for those who wanna channel their inner big kid.
Complete with interactive darts, London Bridge Rooftop is the perfect destination for big kids after fun activities. With automated scoring and engaging mini games, including games like killer where you aim for your opponents' zones, it's an absolute blast.
Prices start at £40 per hour for up to 12 people.
Wimbledon's The Golf Groove includes 12 virtual bays for you to have a go at the sport, with features, games and challenges to suit every skill level. Not only that, but there's VIP options, plenty of drinks behind the bar and a restaurant to boot.
If you're looking to exercise your big kid needs, then head to Sandbox VR in Holborn for the ultimate free-roam virtual reality experiences. Grab your mates and take on the likes of zombies, aliens and even Squid Game, then asses how you did on the leader board (you won, right?).
Urban Missions is holding some of the best immersive, outdoor adventure trails in London. So, whether you'd like to try solving the mystery of a lost relic, racing against the clock to dispose of a bomb, or recovering a kidnapped hostage, they've got you covered.
Looking for outdoor activities in London? CityDays offers a series of treasure hunt adventures, perfect for any young at heart Londoner. You'll race around the city, following clues that have been sent to your phone to discover new and hidden areas.
A fun activity that'll have you running around London while taking quirky snaps in odd places, Game of Stones in Piccadilly or Richmond is a must for big kids. Perfect for you and your mates to let off a little steam, the event will also task you to work out riddles and crack clues.
ready, Steady, Bake. Get ready for an epic showdown at Big Bakes London, the award-winning baking event with locations in Haggerston and Tooting. Grab a partner and head to the marquee, where you'll have 90 minutes to bake, decorate, and compete against other teams.
With pre-measured ingredients, expert guidance from the Head Baker, and a fun new theme each month, the stage is set for a sweet battle. The clock is ticking, so stir in some creativity, add a dash of competition, and let your baking skills shine. Who will be crowned the ultimate baking champs?
If you're a big kid, then nab a ticket for Trapped in Greenwich. This escape room-style venue has a boatload of quirky themes, with everything from being locked up behind bars in a prison van to zombie and spy-inspired experiences.
Shoreditch Balls is the kind of venue where you can let out your inner child, while still maintaining a cool composure of course. Check out the East London spot for top-quality rounds of mini golf in a stylish setting, where cocktails are served in copper cups and the soundtrack reflects the venue's musical history.
For big kid activities in London, look no further than Flight Club's various venues. Go for the bullseye on their high-tech dartboards, play fun games against your pals, or get stuck into a pizza and prosecco brunch.
Boom Battle Bar at The O2, on Oxford Street and in Wandsworth, serve as the ultimate locations for a bit of kidulting, boasting a fantastic lineup of games. We're talking crazy golf, axe throwing and beer pong, not to mention lots of private karaoke rooms. As for refreshments? Think cocktails and chicken wings.
With bowling, karaoke, ping pong, pool and everything else you need for a great night out, the Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes is one of the top picks for fun and physical activities in London. Grab some of their tasty cocktails and get ready to run amok at one of the best bars in the city.
In need of an activity for big kids? Monopoly Lifesized has got you covered. This nostalgic physical experience will have you moving the best-loved dog and boot tokens around its awesome 15m x 15m board in order to win. If you've worked up an appetite, it also has a Top Hat Bar & Restaurant.
Strike is a boutique bowling alley in Wandsworth that has you covered for fun times - just like you're all kids again. But there isn't just ten-pin action in store, as you can also get stuck into darts and shuffleboard too.
Remember the days of thriving on Crash Bandicoot and Mario? They're still here, and this time you can enjoy them with some of the best cocktails around. Join Simmons Soho as they provide retro gaming and fun in their bar, alongside some of the top happy hours in the business.
The ultimate night out for big, beer-loving kids, The Bermondsey Bierkeller comes decked out in pool tables, foosball, shuffleboards and ping pong. Head over for the chance to challenge your friends over steins of traditional German beer and tasty street food.
Sushi meets sports games at this unique eatery Inamo Games Room in Soho and Covent Garden. Chow down on some of the finest Asian tapas in the area while you get your kicks from their selection of consoles, including PS4s, Wiis and even a classic Atari.
Unleash your inner sugar monster with a trip to Notting Hill and Belgravia bakery, Biscuiteers. The West London venue will have you icing up your very own cookies based around a range of seasonal themes, including Christmas, Valentine's Day and more.
16 person foosball, huge slices of pizza and vintage video games; sounds like the ultimate big kid experience, right? Pizza Pilgrims are offering that and more in their Canary Wharf-based site. The famous pizza chain have made a name for themselves by creating stunning Neapolitan pizzas topped with the freshest ingredients around.
TOCA Social is a one-of-a-kind football experience at The O2. Flex your footie skills by challenging your mates to shoot offs, before delving into a lip-smacking selection of food and drink. Plus, there's foosball, arcade games and photobooths to keep big kids entertained for hours.
Not your average Central London watering hole, Clays offers you a fun, interactive experience. Head over to enjoy a competitive game of clay target shooting, all on their huge 4K screens. And when you're not playing? There's all kinds of delicious food and drink that you can get stuck into.
Promising something that's a little different from your average escape room, AIM is a premium experience with four thrilling areas of puzzle solving to get trapped in. Expect a thrilling combination of immersion and technology at this quirky activity.
Easily one of the best nights out for London's big kid contingent, Dabbers is the bonkers bingo experience that's helping you unleash your inner child. Starting from as little as £10 per person, these quirky events are perfect for birthdays, hen dos and team get-togethers.
There's all sorts going on at both their Houndsditch and Hackney locations, taking place throughout the week. Think bottomless cocktail brunches, live drag entertainment and quizzes, alongside plenty of high-energy bingo rounds, of course.
Head down to big kids playground Bat & Ball in Stratford and Covent Garden for the ultimate night out of ping pong, pool and private karaoke. Treat yourself to some Neapolitan-style pizzas afterwards, all washed down with an array of boozy offerings, at this Stratford Westfield watering hole.
@ Control Room B on Various dates from Saturday 12th July 2025
Escape The Power Cut is a thrilling experience where you'll step behind Control Room B's switch gear racks and use your problem-solving skills to figure out puzzles and decipher clues. The fun activity at Battersea Power Station also includes two delicious cocktails each.
Take a trip down memory lane by playing all of the 80s and 90s games you used to love over at Reztron's events. These guys are holding bottomless SEGA brunches at Aquum in South and retro gaming socials at PocketSquare Skyline Bar in East.
Searching for fun activity bars in London? Check out Fairgame, and get stuck into some seriously cracking games such as Whac-A-Mole, Shoot The Clown and plenty more. This unique spot can be found in Canary Wharf and St Paul's, filled with colourful decor to create the vibe of a nostalgic, adults-only fairground.
You won't need to do any mental maths here, as their innovative wristband technology logs all your scores for you, keeping tack of them on a leaderboard. You can sip all kinds of creative cocktails while you play, and afterwards enjoy street food from Rudy's Pizza, Burger & Beyond or Taco Collective.
The ultimate of fun activities in London, The Four Quarters' games room at Peckham, Elephant and Castle and Hackney Wick is packed with arcade games such as Pac Man, Asteroids and Space Invaders. Throw in a top selection of craft beer and you've got yourself a hilarious night out.
Embark on a thrilling adventure across 21 cubes spread over three levels at The Cube - London in Canary Wharf, the ultimate interactive playground. Engage in seven specially curated challenges, each tailored to put your skills to the test in balance, decision-making, memory, and speed. Feelin' peckish? It also features six top-notch bars and delectable bites from Toni Loco and The Butcher, ensuring a phenomenal day (or night) out.
180 Club is the Camden sports bar that's ideal for big kids, thanks to its many lanes with cutting-edge electronic boards for when you need to get competitive with mates or practise your swing. Plus, there's Mexican food and cocktails to refill on too.
With venues in both Hackney and Waterloo, Draughts is a board game bar and kitchen that's perfect for quirky date nights and nights out with friends. They host regular board game meetups here, as well as organised game nights and quizzes, with tickets starting from as little as £7.50 per person. These welcoming destinations attract a diverse range of people, so you might even make new friends while you're at it.
@ Moonshine Saloon on Various dates from Saturday 12th July 2025
Step off the streets of London and enter the thrilling world of the Wild West at the Moonshine Saloon. This immersive experience in a secret location will have you become a butt-kicking cowboy, all while you sip on cocktails and attempt to make a fortune from smuggling bootleg liquor.
F1® Arcade is decked out with the sport's official racing simulators - a world-first that's a must-do for all you adrenaline junkies. Zoom around the track, all before getting yourselves everything from bubbles to beers and cocktails from the bar.
After a long day of being a grown-up at work, unleash your inner kid at this unique technology-meets-shuffleboard experience. Electric Shuffle is a fun social activity with a unique spin on the classic game, which you can uncover at two unique venues in Canary Wharf, King's Cross and London Bridge.
The ultimate destination for big kids and some of the most fun activities in London for couples, Puttshack is a project from the team behind Bounce. Bringing you tasty food, great drinks and a cool social hub, it's also home to one of the most insane crazy golf courses.
This is the ultimate golfing playground for big kids in London, offering state-of-the-art gameplay in wacky surroundings. Join Plonk for a round of golf and get a little competitive on a quirky date, birthday treat or fun day out, with golfing across multiple sites in Hackney, Borough Market and beyond.
For the big kids among us, some bar games are bound to scratch the itch. Head to Players Social, which is found in the bustling Spitalfields Market, to take on your mates across a choice of table football, shuffleboard or ping pong, with food and booze to boot.
Whether you fancy becoming a spy for the afternoon or stepping into the world of Assassin's Creed, ClueQuest is one of the top fun things to do in London today. Enjoy hours of thrills at these unique experiences in Kings Cross.
An adult indoor playground in London, Hop Kingdom is a totally unique space. Whether you're booking a birthday party, gig, exhibition or any kind of event that springs to mind, make use of this skate park, bar and venue that'll cater to your inner child.
Let your inner child out with a singing sesh at London's hottest karaoke club. Not only are there 10 rooms for all sorts of capacities, but there's even live DJs come the weekend and a mouthwatering cocktail list every day. What more could you want?
There's plenty to do at The Four Thieves in Clapham for those who are looking to feed their inner child. You'll find heaps of retro arcade games, such as Dance Revolution, as well as VR experiences and a high-energy Moonshine Raceway. If that wasn't enough, the buzzing venue runs quiz nights throughout the week and even hosts a bottomless brunch on Saturdays.
Who said gaming was just for kids? Over at Electric Gamebox, one of the best family experiences in London, you'll be thrown into another reality using motion sensors, surround sound and more, so you'll be the star of your own adventure.
Swingers is a playground for big kids looking for activities in London, as you can get stuck in on two of their 9-hole crazy golf courses. Better yet, you can also enjoy three incredible street food vendors, five cocktail bars and wicked bottomless brunches.
When it comes to fun group activities, you can't go wrong with cocktails at The Mind Palace. Make your way to West 12 Shopping Centre where you'll have to find this hidden bar which promises themed cocktails and a story inspired by the legendary Sherlock Holmes.
Golf Kingdom Chadwell Heath is the ideal place to get stuck into the UK's largest adventure golf course, or to try out FootGolf. Expect to get competitive alongside all your mates, where there's a 60-metre lagoon, an 8-metre waterfall and even a whale to navigate too.
Big kid? We thought as much. Use that creative brain of yours to complete a boatload of challenges or riddles at Mazer Zone in Camden. This immersive experience will have you transported to another world with its high-tech gear and selection of stories.
A unique experience that combines the classic French game of petanque with the quirks of crazy golf, Crazy Boules can be found at Mercato Metropolitano in Elephant and Castle. Playing in groups of three to four people, you'll work your way around a course full of whacky obstacles, twists and turns.
Expect lots of colourful decor and graffiti all over the venue, making for some great photo opportunities. Sip craft beer or cocktails while you play, and be sure to check out the wide range of street food on offer afterwards.
A quirky experience designed for two, DARKFIELD is an audio performance that can be enjoyed by a pair at home. Sit across from one another, pop in your headphones and prepare to be immersed into a creepy, unnerving soundscape.
From the Wild West to Alice In Wonderland and Samurai themes, there's plenty in store to satisfy your child at heart with Escape Hunt Oxford Street or Kingston. You'll have a limited time to solve the puzzles and clues across the immersive space, in order to get out.
Ditch boring old school bingo in favour of something a little more thrilling... Hijingo is bringing its unique high-stakes version of the classic pastime to the heart of Shoreditch. Head here for state-of-the-art gameplay, live hosts, massive prizes and plenty more.
A bar brimming with more activities than you could imagine, QUEENS Skate Dine Bowl has a world of fun under its roof. From bowling and an arcade to an ice rink hosting skate nights, curling and more, you've got no excuse for getting bored here.
Get ready to be bamboozled as you spend the evening just inches away from some of the world's most impressive sleight-of-hand performers. The Magic Hour's legendary lineup at the Sheraton Grand Park Lane includes feats of impossible and mind-reading tricks that will leave you mesmerised for days after, and Magic at The Temple, over at Andaz London, is equally as curious too.
Unleash your inner child with BucketRace. The brand hosts all kinds of fun games and activities, including brilliant scavenger hunts that send you looking for hidden gems all over London, as well as cracking online quizzes and more.
BOXPARK Wembley is home to its very own glow-in-the-dark games room, complete with pool tables, skee ball, retro arcade machines and ping pong. While you're there? You can also enjoy beers, cocktails and street food.
Swing on over to Battersea to try your hand at an undeniably fun game of mini golf. Perfectly placed in South London, this expertly-designed quirky course takes you through cascades, slopes and rockeries with pretty canopies hanging overhead.
The Star By Liverpool Street isn't just a stylish spot to wet your whistle, it's also home to a number of unique, themed karaoke rooms boasting state-of-the-art equipment. Head along to show off your vocals singing your fave songs from way back when.
Put that roller skating stamina to the test at North London's favourite activity bar. Head to Bruce Grove, where Roller Nation offers a full size skate rink, alongside a stocked bar and diner with some seriously good burgers.
Looking for indoor activities for adults in London? We don't know about you, but bowling at a birthday party used to come as standard when we were kids. Relive the good times, but with alcohol and burgers to boot, as All Star Lanes promise wild nights of strikes and shots aplenty - with venues in Holborn, White City, Stratford and Brick Lane.
When life gets tough? We find it's best to escape to an entirely different reality. And that's where DNA VR comes in. Their epic games range from underwater adventures to haunted hospitals and murderous zombies - with venues both in Camden and Hammersmith.
If you're on the hunt for kidult activities in London, then you'll be pleased to hear that video games and pizza reign supreme at this dedicated video game and e-sports bar. Grab your team and head down to Platform to take on Mario Kart, FIFA and plenty more. Maybe you can get the loser to pick up the tab?
For fun activities, check out Boxpark Wembley's virtual reality experience. This epic event lets you and up to eight team members fight against robots, zombies and, even, each other. Plus, you can head to the bar afterwards for some much-needed drinks.
@ Bridge Command on Various dates from Saturday 12th July 2025
Ever fancies flying your very own starship? Well, now you can. Bridge Command is a fantastic immersive experience that transports you to space, blending the charm of live theatre with the excitement of virtual reality gaming. The session is guided by professional actors, but the real story is told by you.
Working as a team, you'll fly through uncharted galaxies, make real-time decisions and aim to neutralise a huge threat to humanity. You can nab tickets for just £40, promising three hours of high-adrenaline fun.
We all love a healthy dose of friendly competition, which is exactly why Entertainment Golf is one of London's best activities. Take on some of the world's best golf courses from the heart of Greenwich, where the outdoor spot boasts stunning views and plenty of tasty refreshments from the onsite restaurant.
Nothing says 'big kid' quite like a night at the nets, going head-to-head against your mates to see who's the finest cricketer. Activity bar Sixes in Fulham, London Bridge and Fitzrovia offer just that and more, with cricket galore, plenty of booze at the bar and mountains of comfort food.
