London day trips
Days out from London with kids
The best family days out within reach of London, from a rainforest in Berkshire to a safari park in Kent, each independently checked and Dad Scored.
The best days out from London are not in London. An hour or so on a train or the M25 buys you a zoo on a hillside, a working steam line or a rainforest under glass, and none of it comes with a Zone 1 queue or a Zone 1 price.
These are the trips worth the journey with one adult and one child, judged on shared time, how much planning they demand, value, the age range they suit and whether they survive a wet afternoon. Pick one, check the last train, and leave the rest of the day loose.
Every place below has an editorial Dad Score and links to its official site. No paid placements.
