Family day out

Family days out

Wimbledon is a great destination for a family trip offering entertainment for kids of all ages. We’ve picked some of the most popular family-friendly things to do and sorted them into a handy list.

Battersea Park Children’s Zoo The perfect place for little explorers in London’s Battersea Park. Our zoo is a safe, outdoor environment where you can enjoy the fresh air & reconnect with the natural world. Learn about our awesome animals from the people who know them best — their Keepers. Every day, you can hear our Keepers talk about the animals they care for & the Zoo’s important conservation work. Chelsea Bridge Gate, Battersea, London, SW11 4NJ. 0207 924 5826 www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk/

Chelsea FC Museum and Stadium Tours Our tours are led by one of our fantastic team of tour guides who will give you a wealth of information, answer any questions & recommend the best photos in the Dressing Room, Press Room, Player’s Tunnel and more. Stadium tours tickets include entry to the Chelsea FC Museum which tells the full story of the club from 1905 & showcases an incredible collection of shirts, medals, boots, artefacts & the ‘The Trophy Room’ which includes 5 Premier League titles, 8 FA Cup’s, 4 Women’s Super League trophies & - the most iconic of all - both the 2012 & 2021 UEFA Champions League trophies which guests can have their photograph. Stamford Bridge, Fulham Rd, London SW6 1HS. 0371 811 1955 www.chelseafc.com/en/stamford-bridge/stadium-toursand-museum

Saatchi Gallery Since 1985, Saatchi Gallery has presented contemporary art exhibitions showcasing the work of emerging artists. Exhibitions which drew upon the collection of Charles Saatchi, led to Saatchi Gallery becoming a recognised authority in contemporary art globally. The Gallery acquired a strong reputation for introducing artists who would later gain worldwide recognition. In 2019 Saatchi Gallery became a registered charity and begun a new chapter in its history. Duke of York’s HQ, King’s Rd, London SW3 4RY. 020 7811 3070 www.saatchigallery.com/

Chelsea Physic Garden Chelsea Physic Garden is open for the well-being of our community. We are able to provide a green space for our local community. For safety reasons, there is an hourly limit on the number of Friends & visitors allowed in the Garden. We will only allow entry with a valid prebooked ticket for visitors, we also recommend that Friends reserve a free ticket. We are excited to say that from 17 May our historic glasshouses will be reopened to the public. Please read our Visitor Guidelines for more information on how to book your ticket and what to expect when you visit. 66 Royal Hospital Rd, London SW3 4HS. 020 7352 5646 www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/

Battersea Park Battersea Park is a large (200 acre) Victorian park, built between 1854 and 1870. It has a riverside promenade, a large lake, many notable trees and ecological areas, children’s play areas, a children’s zoo, the Pump House gallery, ceremony venue and sports facilities. Battersea Park SW11 4NJ. 020 8871 6000 www.wandsworth.gov.uk/batterseapark Carlyle’s House Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was a writer & historian & the leading literary lion of the 1840s-50s. He was an immensely influential social commentator & shaped the way the Victorians thought about themselves. The collection is mainly of Carlyle memorabilia, including photographs, paintings & furniture belonging to Thomas & Jane Carlyle who lived in the house from 1834 until their deaths. There is a substantial remnant of the working library of Thomas Carlyle. At the back of Carlyle’s House is a little walled garden where Jane grew flowers & herbs & Thomas grew vegetables. 24 Cheyne Row, London SW3 5HL. 020 7352 7087 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/carlyles-house

National Army Museum We aim to be a first-class museum that moves, inspires, challenges, educates & entertains. The National Army Museum is a fun, interactive space. Our engaging museum experience reaches out to all. We want to connect the British public with its army, regardless of age, gender, race, and religion. Royal Hospital Rd, London SW3 4HT. 020 7730 0717 www.nam.ac.uk/

Kensington Gardens Once part of Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens offers a mix of old and new park pastimes and green space. Get your fix of contemporary art & architecture at the Serpentine Galleries, marvel at the history and heritage of Kensington Palace or admire the Victorian splendour of the Albert Memorial. Over in the Diana Memorial Playground, kids will enjoy the huge wooden pirate ship, sensory trail and play sculptures, inspired by the adventures of fictional park hero, Peter Pan. London SW2 2UH. 0300 061 2000 www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/kensington-gardens

Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is recognised around the world as the home of The Queen, the focus of national & royal celebrations. Explore Buckingham Palace Garden this summer, and discover its sights before enjoying a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to picnic on the lawn with views of the Palace. You can see the magnificent State Rooms on a special guided tour of the Palace. Follow a route around the garden at your own pace and experience the beauty and calm of this walled oasis in central London. Among the many features to discover are the 156-metre Herbaceous Border, the Horse Chestnut Avenue, the Plane trees planted by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, and the famous lake with its island that is home to the Buckingham Palace bees. London SW1A 1AA. 0303 123 7300 www.rct.uk/visit/buckingham-palace

Alexander Fleming Museum St Mary’s Hospital is home to the Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum. Fleming discovered the antibiotic penicillin at St Mary’s Hospital in 1928, a breakthrough that revolutionised medicine & earned him a Nobel Prize. Visitors can see Fleming’s laboratory, restored to its 1928 condition, and explore the story of Fleming & the discovery and development of penicillin through displays and video. 35a Praed St, London SW2 1QY. 020 7886 6528 www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/who-we-are/flemingmuseum