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Things to do in Ealing

A hand-picked guide to real days out with the kids — free and budget-friendly first, sorted by weather, age and what's nearby.

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Story time & libraries · Acton

Acton Library under-5s

A welcoming library space offering children's book groups, coding events, and weekly story times for under-5s.

Indoor 0–8 yrs
Free

Parks & playgrounds · Acton

Acton Park & Playground

A local park featuring a fenced children's playground, climbing wall, skate park, sports courts, and a café.

Outdoor All ages
Free

Story time & libraries · Ealing Central

Ealing Central Library

A large central library featuring a dedicated kids' book section, reading groups, computer access, and weekly rhyme bounce sessions.

Indoor 0–12 yrs
Free

Parks & playgrounds · Northolt

Northala Fields

Features four iconic grassy mounds offering panoramic views of London, two children's playgrounds, fishing lakes, and a lakeside café.

Outdoor All ages
Free

Parks & playgrounds · Ealing

Pitshanger Park

A large park featuring children's play areas, tennis courts, football pitches, a café, and scenic walks along the River Brent.

Outdoor All ages
Free

Parks & playgrounds · Ealing Central

Walpole Park

A central park in Ealing featuring two children's playgrounds, duck ponds, formal flower gardens, and open lawns next to Pitzhanger Manor.

Outdoor All ages
£

Swimming & water play · Acton

Acton Centre Pool

A modern leisure facility in Acton offering a 25m swimming pool, learner pool, and developmental children's swim lessons.

Indoor All ages
£

Animals & farms · Hanwell

Brent Lodge Park & Hanwell Zoo

A family-friendly park featuring a hedge maze, playgrounds, and a small zoo (Hanwell Zoo) with meerkats, monkeys, birds, and goats.

Indoor & outdoor 0–12 yrs
££

Sports & active · Acton

Oxygen Activeplay Acton

A massive indoor trampoline park featuring interconnected trampolines, a ninja warrior obstacle course, dodgeball, and a giant airbag jump.

Indoor 2+ yrs
£

Museums & culture · Ealing Central

Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery

The historic country home of architect Sir John Soane. Features art gallery spaces, children's trail sheets, and holiday art workshops.

Indoor & outdoor 4+ yrs
££

Performing arts · Ealing Central

Questors Theatre Youth Classes

A renowned community theatre offering drama classes, musical theatre, and creative workshops for children and youth, plus family performances.

Indoor 4+ yrs

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