Children and Young People
Museums for your family
From tiny tots to tweens and teens, everyone is welcome to explore two of London’s most enchanting historic homes. Discover extraordinary interiors, follow fascinating stories and find inspiration together for a memorable family day out.
Plan your visit:
- Children under 6 go free.
- £6 tickets for visitors 6-18 years old
- Visit both houses with a Joint ticket for £8
Family trail: A Passport to Leighton House
Step into the world of Victorian artist and traveller Frederic, Lord Leighton, with our free family trail. Pick up your Passport to Leighton House at the Welcome Desk and follow the prompts as you explore, spot details and share discoveries along the way. Complete your journey and collect a peacock stamp!
Continue the fun at home by taking your passport with you to colour in the illustrations.
The trail is designed primarily for 5-10 year olds, but with a variety of stops and prompts it can be the springboard for conversation between parents and children of any age to engage with the museum collections.
A Passport to Leighton House family trail is supported by The Dr. Lee MacCormick Edwards Charitable Foundation.
New family trail, A Passport to Leighton House
Snapshot: During your visit
The Leighton House Garden: Take a break in the garden, enjoy some fresh air or make time for a snack and a game.
Pushchairs and prams: At Leighton House, buggies and push chairs can be used on all floors of the new wing and in the Learning Centre on the lower ground floor. Unfortunately, buggies and pushchairs can’t be taken into the historic house. At Sambourne House, due to this historic nature of the museum, there is no access for buggies and pushchairs. A limited number of buggies can be parked in the lower basement level during your visit but please note that there is no step free access to the museum so any buggy or pushchair must be carried down a short, steep flight of steps to reach the basement reception.
Breastfeeding: We’re breastfeeding-friendly venues.
Baby-changing facilities: At Leighton House, baby-changing facilities are available in the accessible toilets in the basement. At Sambourne House, due to the historic nature of this museum, there are currently no accessible toilets or baby change facilities.
What's On: Family Fun & Young People
Bring your curiosity and creativity to our Saturday workshops for children aged 5–10 and young people aged 11-16. Explore art, craft, design, creative writing, dance, science and gardening through hands-on activities. Whether you're looking to build confidence, discover a new interest or simply enjoy an afternoon of making and experimenting, you're welcome here.
We also welcome young people interested in work experience or completing the skills and volunteering sections of their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
