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Indoor Things to Do in London
Every good London holiday plan needs a wet-weather backup. Here are the local attractions with indoor areas — keep a couple in reserve and rain never ruins the week.
Museums & Galleries
1.6 mi from London
Paradox Museum
Paradox Museum in Knightsbridge is a self-guided, indoor experience built around more than fifty mind-bending exhibits exploring science, art and perception. You can float weightle...
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2.4 mi from London
MCC Museum and Tour
This is the tour and museum experience at Lord's, home of Marylebone Cricket Club, offering a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's most famous cricket grounds. A guided tou...
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2.5 mi from London
Lord's MCC Cricket Museum
At Lord's in Westminster, you can explore 'A History of Cricket in 50 Objects', which tells the story of cricket's journey from a simple rural pastime. Highlights include an early...
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5.4 mi from London
Old Royal Naval College Visitor Centre
The Old Royal Naval College Visitor Centre sits at the heart of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site, right by the river in Greenwich. Inside you can explore the Paint...
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5.6 mi from London
National Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Museum is a free-to-enter museum in Greenwich, London, exploring maritime history and space exploration through interactive galleries, a science theatre show,...
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19.4 mi from London
The Hypocaust
The Hypocaust is an 1800-year-old Roman underfloor heating system, left in its original location within Verulamium Park rather than moved to a museum. You'll see the mosaic floor m...
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26.9 mi from London
13th Century Undercroft shop
The Undercroft at 72/74 High Street in Guildford in Surrey is a medieval undercroft or storage room. It has been described as one of the finest examples of its type in the country.... — Wikipedia
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Theme Parks
27.4 mi from London
Diggerland Kent
Diggerland Kent is located in Medway Valley Leisure Park, where guests of all ages can ride, drive and operate real diggers in a safe and family friendly setting. Alongside the dig...
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Zoos & Wildlife
13.1 mi from London
Hobbledown
Hobbledown is a family adventure park and zoo in Epsom, Surrey, combining outdoor play villages, indoor play in The Great Barn, and animal encounters ranging from meerkats and gian...
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17.7 mi from London
Old Macdonald Farm
Old MacDonald's Farm is a family attraction in Brentwood, Essex, offering animals to meet, rides, and both indoor and outdoor play areas whatever the weather. It's designed as a bi...
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25.6 mi from London
Barleylands Farm Park
Barleylands Farm Park is a family-friendly attraction in Great Burstead and South Green, Basildon, combining a working farm with animal experiences, a Craft Village of independent...
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Where to stay near London
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Itineraries
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Worth knowing before you go
Rainy days are the busiest days at indoor attractions during school holidays — arriving at opening time beats the queues, and booking ahead is worth it for the big names.
See the full things to do in London guide for every attraction in the area. Save your favourites to a free trip planner to build the week day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Are these attractions fully indoors?
Each one offers indoor or under-cover areas — some are fully indoors, others are mixed sites with enough shelter for a wet day. Attraction pages carry the detail.
What else is there to do in London?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include Household Cavalry Museum, British Optical Association Museum and Benjamin Franklin House — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
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