Fun Activities for Big Kids in London

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 6th December 2024




plonk

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 Shoreditch, Borough Market and beyond.

Bounce

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 aplenty.

Ballie Ballerson London

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.

AIM Escape

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. 

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Sandbox VR London

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?).

The Magic Hour

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 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. 

Golf Kingdom Chadwell Heath

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.

The Star By Liverpool Street

£4.99 Drinks Throughout January Monday to Friday before 10pm - Pints of Camden Hells or Pale Ale, House Spirits & Mixers or 175ml Glasses of House Wine and 2 other offers

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.

Crazy Boules

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Looking for exciting new activities to try out with your best mates or your other half? Then head to Crazy Boules, a quirky Shoreditch destination that's filled with colourful decor and neon signs - as well as six unique courses full of jumps, ramps and corners.

They offer an inventive twist on classic petanque, inspired by crazy golf. You can nab tickets for as little as £11 per person, with cracking cocktails available from the bar.

Flight Club

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.

BucketRace Scavenger Hunts

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.

Dabbers Bingo

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. From open-air and virtual sessions to full-blown bottomless brunches, these quirky events are perfect for birthdays, hen dos and team get-togethers.

Trapped

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.

Darkfield

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.

All Star Lanes Bowling Alleys

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. 

Lucky Voice Karaoke - Venues in London

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?

Shuffle Club

Grab your friends and live your best life at Shuffle Club. Expect plenty of non-stop games to showcase your skills and, if you're feeling peckish, then check out their boozy bottomless brunches with prosecco and pizza galore.

Moonshine Saloon: Western Cocktail Experience

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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. 

Zombie Games Cafe

Picture a snug place decked out with zombified flair, serving up killer coffees, incredible drinks, and tasty nosh; you've just dreamed up Zombie Games Cafe in Cricklewood. Whether you dig competitive card duels, deep role-playing quests, or old-school board game showdowns, this is the hangout hosting all the excitement.

Babylon Park

Babylon Park is the ideal destination for big kids to let loose - whatever the weather. Here at this space-themed indoor fairground, you can enjoy rides and classic amusement park games or book a private karaoke room. Think carousels, a mini roller coaster and bumper cars.

The Four Thieves

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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 and House Of The Dead IV, 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. 

Reztron

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.

The Cube - London

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.

Mazer Zone

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.

Draughts London

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 per person. These welcoming destinations attract a diverse range of people, so you might even make new friends while you're at it.

Pizza Pilgrims Canary Wharf

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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.