Activities For Big Kids In London

Ballie Ballerson is a haven for re-living those days spent at soft play centres. Once the weekend rolls around, you can sip on bottomless prosecco, porn star martinis and chomp on unlimited pizza. But that's not all, as you can also plunge head-first into a ball pit or head along one evening for some midweek fun.

Ditch boring old school bingo in favour of something a little more thrilling... Hijingo is bringing its unique high-stakes version of the classic pastime to the heart of Shoreditch. Head here for state-of-the-art gameplay, live hosts, massive prizes and plenty more. 

For big kid activities in London, look no further than Flight Club's various venues. Go for the bullseye on their high-tech dartboards, play fun games against your pals, or get stuck into a pizza and prosecco brunch.

For the big kids among us, some bar games are bound to scratch the itch. Head to Players Social, which is found in the bustling Spitalfields Market, to take on your mates across a choice of table football, shuffleboard or ping pong, with food and booze to boot. 

Easily one of the best nights out for London's big kid contingent, Dabbers is the bonkers bingo experience that's helping you unleash your inner child. Starting from as little as £12 per person, these quirky events are perfect for birthdays, hen dos and team get-togethers.

There's all sorts going on at their Houndsditch location, taking place throughout the week. Think bottomless cocktail brunches, live drag entertainment and quizzes, alongside plenty of high-energy bingo rounds, of course.

After a long day of being a grown-up at work, unleash your inner kid at this unique technology-meets-shuffleboard experience. Electric Shuffle is a fun social activity with a unique spin on the classic game, which you can uncover at two unique venues in Canary Wharf, King's Cross and London Bridge.  

F1® Arcade is decked out with the sport's official racing simulators - a world-first that's a must-do for all you adrenaline junkies. Zoom around the track, all before getting yourselves everything from bubbles to beers and cocktails from the bar.

16 person foosball, huge slices of pizza and vintage video games; sounds like the ultimate big kid experience, right? Pizza Pilgrims are offering that and more in their Canary Wharf-based site. The famous pizza chain have made a name for themselves by creating stunning Neapolitan pizzas topped with the freshest ingredients around.

Looking for indoor activities for big kids? We don't know about you, but bowling at a birthday party used to come as standard when we were kids. Relive the good times, but with alcohol and burgers to boot, as All Star Lanes promise wild nights of strikes and shots aplenty - with venues in Holborn, White City, Stratford and Brick Lane. 

Step off the streets of London and enter the thrilling world of the Wild West at the Moonshine Saloon. This immersive experience in a secret location will have you become a butt-kicking cowboy, all while you sip on cocktails and attempt to make a fortune from smuggling bootleg liquor. 

Promising something that's a little different from your average escape room, AIM is a premium experience with four thrilling areas of puzzle solving to get trapped in. Expect a thrilling combination of immersion and technology at this quirky activity. 

Embark on a thrilling adventure across 21 cubes spread over three levels at The Cube - London in Canary Wharf, the ultimate interactive playground. Engage in seven specially curated challenges, each tailored to put your skills to the test in balance, decision-making, memory, and speed. Feelin' peckish? It also features six top-notch bars and delectable bites from Toni Loco and The Butcher, ensuring a phenomenal day (or night) out.

If you're on the hunt for kidult activities in London, then you'll be pleased to hear that video games and pizza reign supreme at this dedicated video game and e-sports bar. Grab your team and head down to Platform to take on Mario Kart, FIFA and plenty more. Maybe you can get the loser to pick up the tab? 

Shoreditch Balls is the kind of venue where you can let out your inner child, while still maintaining a cool composure of course. Check out the East London spot for top-quality rounds of mini golf in a stylish setting, where cocktails are served in copper cups and the soundtrack reflects the venue's musical history.

Head down to big kids playground Bat & Ball in Stratford and Covent Garden for the ultimate night out of ping pong, pool and private karaoke. Treat yourself to some Neapolitan-style pizzas afterwards, all washed down with an array of boozy offerings, at this Stratford Westfield watering hole.

Searching for big kid activity bars in London? Check out Fairgame, and get stuck into some seriously cracking games such as Whac-A-Mole, Shoot The Clown and plenty more. This unique spot can be found in Canary Wharf and St Paul's, filled with colourful decor to create the vibe of a nostalgic, adults-only fairground.

You won't need to do any mental maths here, as their innovative wristband technology logs all your scores for you, keeping tack of them on a leaderboard. You can sip all kinds of creative cocktails while you play, and afterwards enjoy street food from Rudy's Pizza, Burger & Beyond or Taco Collective.

The Star By Liverpool Street isn't just a stylish spot to wet your whistle, it's also home to a number of unique, themed karaoke rooms boasting state-of-the-art equipment. Head along to show off your vocals singing your fave songs from way back when.

ready, Steady, Bake. Get ready for an epic showdown at Big Bakes London, the award-winning baking event with locations in Haggerston and Tooting. Grab a partner and head to the marquee, where you'll have 90 minutes to bake, decorate, and compete against other teams.

With pre-measured ingredients, expert guidance from the Head Baker, and a fun new theme each month, the stage is set for a sweet battle. The clock is ticking, so stir in some creativity, add a dash of competition, and let your baking skills shine. Who will be crowned the ultimate baking champs? 

Looking for a date night with a twist? Head to 16-Bit Sky Bar, the retro gaming night popping up at the rooftop Sky Bar of Hyatt Place London City East. This fun-filled evening combines SEGA classics like Golden Axe, Street Fighter II, and Sonic the Hedgehog with music, cocktails, and unbeatable views over London.

Whether it's your first date or your fiftieth, this is a perfect way to mix nostalgia with a bit of healthy competition, plus a great playlist and rooftop energy.

With private screens, high-spec setups and super comfortable seating, XP Tavern is the ultimate gamer night out. Settle in solo, with your mates or a date for a lively atmosphere and steady flow of cracking food and drinks.

You can pair your gaming sesh with a carefully crafted cocktail, perfectly poured pint and all kinds of refreshing soft drink. There's plenty to fuel you up here too, from salads and sharing plates to pizza and wings.

From the Wild West to Alice In Wonderland and Samurai themes, there's plenty in store to satisfy your child at heart with Escape Hunt Oxford Street or Kingston. You'll have a limited time to solve the puzzles and clues across the immersive space, in order to get out.

Located in Spitalfields, Quiz Room offers a one-of-a-kind interactive activity that's ideal for groups of all sizes. Step into your very own live game show, complete with buzzers, dramatic sound effects and vibrant lighting, as you race to answer quick-fire questions.

Big kid? We thought as much. So, get movin' on over to Camden for WeJam. If you can find the secret entrance (through an ordinary-looking guitar shop), you'll be able to create a band with your dearest pals and compete in order to gain the highest score.

Babylon Park is the ideal destination for big kids to let loose - whatever the weather. Here at this space-themed indoor fairground, you can enjoy rides and classic amusement park games or book a private karaoke room. Think carousels, a mini roller coaster and bumper cars.

Put that roller skating stamina to the test at North London's favourite activity bar. Head to Bruce Grove, where Roller Nation offers a full size skate rink, alongside a stocked bar and diner with some seriously good burgers.

For great activities, check out Boxpark Wembley's virtual reality experience. This epic event lets you and up to eight team members fight against robots, zombies and, even, each other. Plus, you can head to the bar afterwards for some much-needed drinks.

Fancy becoming a spy for the afternoon with your whole family? The UK's longest-standing escape room, ClueQuest is one of the top things to do to feel like a kid again. Enjoy hours of thrills at these unique experiences in King's Cross.

They offer four different scenarios in their escape rooms, each with a different difficulty level. You can also opt for their outdoor experience, where teams of two to eight people will explore the city while solving a mystery.

Big kid? We thought as much. Use that creative brain of yours to complete a boatload of challenges or riddles at Mazer Zone in Camden. This immersive experience will have you transported to another world with its high-tech gear and selection of stories.

180 Club is the Camden sports bar that's ideal for big kids, thanks to its many lanes with cutting-edge electronic boards for when you need to get competitive with mates or practise your swing. Plus, there's Mexican food and cocktails to refill on too.

Located in King's Cross, Shuffleboard Bar London has plenty to offer. From the delicious drinks and mouthwatering pizza to the shuffleboard and arcade games, it's a great plot to settle into for those who wanna channel their inner big kid.

BOXPARK Wembley is home to its very own glow-in-the-dark games room, complete with pool tables, skee ball, retro arcade machines and ping pong. While you're there? You can also enjoy beers, cocktails and street food.

Looking for outdoor activities? CityDays offers a series of treasure hunt adventures, perfect for any young at heart Londoner. You'll race around the city, following clues that have been sent to your phone to discover new and hidden areas.

Remember the days of thriving on Crash Bandicoot and Mario? They're still here, and this time you can enjoy them with some of the best cocktails around. Join Simmons Soho as they provide retro gaming and fun in their bar, alongside some of the top happy hours in the business.

If you're looking to exercise your big kid needs, then head to Sandbox VR in Holborn for the ultimate free-roam virtual reality experiences. Grab your mates and take on the likes of zombies, aliens and even Squid Game, then asses how you did on the leader board (you won, right?).

Not your average Central London watering hole, Clays offers you a fun, interactive experience. Head over to enjoy a competitive game of clay target shooting, all on their huge 4K screens. And when you're not playing? There's all kinds of delicious food and drink that you can get stuck into.

Let your inner child out with a singing sesh at London's hottest karaoke club. Not only are there 10 rooms for all sorts of capacities, but there's even live DJs come the weekend and a mouthwatering cocktail list every day. What more could you want?

With bowling, karaoke, ping pong, pool and everything else you need for a great night out, the Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes is one of the top picks for getting moving like when we were kids. Grab some of their tasty cocktails and get ready to run amok at one of the best bars in the city.

If you're on the hunt for big energy, great drinks and epic games, get on down to Rocket Room. In the heart of Leicester Square, it's got plenty to keep you entertained.

We're talking axe throwing, interactive darts, shuffleboard, and beer or prosecco pong. Built for groups, it's perfect for big celebrations, team events and all kinds of special occasion.

In need of an activity for big kids? Monopoly Lifesized has got you covered. This nostalgic physical experience will have you moving the best-loved dog and boot tokens around its awesome 15m x 15m board in order to win. If you've worked up an appetite, it also has a Top Hat Bar & Restaurant.

Sushi meets sports games at this unique eatery Inamo Games Room in Soho and Covent Garden. Chow down on some of the finest Asian tapas in the area while you get your kicks from their selection of consoles, including PS4s, Wiis and even a classic Atari.

Unleash your inner child with BucketRace. The brand hosts all kinds of fun games and activities, including brilliant scavenger hunts that send you looking for hidden gems all over London, as well as cracking online quizzes and more.

Let your inner child run loose at Activate. At its venues in Oxford Street, White City, Vauxhall and The O2, you'll find an electrifying gaming experience unlike anything else on the high street.

As you make your way between dynamic challenge rooms, you'll jump, climb and collaborate to beat the clock and come out on top. With responsive interactive tech and vibrant interiors at every turn, every game here feels fresh and competitive.

Get ready to be bamboozled as you spend the evening just inches away from some of the world's most impressive sleight-of-hand performers. The Magic Hour's legendary lineup at the Sheraton Grand Park Lane includes feats of impossible and mind-reading tricks that will leave you mesmerised for days after, and Magic at The Temple, over at Andaz London, is equally as curious too. 

Boom Battle Bar at The O2, on Oxford Street and in Wandsworth, serve as the ultimate locations for a bit of kidulting, boasting a fantastic lineup of games. We're talking crazy golf, axe throwing and beer pong, not to mention lots of private karaoke rooms. As for refreshments? Think cocktails and chicken wings.

Swing on over to Battersea to try your hand at an undeniably fun game of mini golf. Perfectly placed in South London, this expertly-designed quirky course takes you through cascades, slopes and rockeries with pretty canopies hanging overhead. 

The ultimate of big kid activities, The Four Quarters' games room at Peckham, Elephant and Castle and Hackney Wick is packed with arcade games such as Pac Man, Asteroids and Space Invaders. Throw in a top selection of craft beer and you've got yourself a hilarious night out.

TOCA Social is a one-of-a-kind football experience at The O2. Flex your footie skills by challenging your mates to shoot offs, before delving into a lip-smacking selection of food and drink. Plus, there's foosball, arcade games and photobooths to keep big kids entertained for hours. Not in the area? Head to West London for its Shepherd's Bush venue in Westfield. 

The ultimate night out for big, beer-loving kids, The Bermondsey Bierkeller comes decked out in pool tables, foosball, shuffleboards and ping pong. Head over for the chance to challenge your friends over steins of traditional German beer and tasty street food.

What's more, they've got an underground drift karting experience, Krazy Karts, where you and your friends can drift around a course on cutting-edge electric karts.

Head over to Deptford where Badger Badger is bringing you a stunning selection of board games to get involved with. With hundreds of options to choose from, they're giving you three hours of playtime for just a fiver, alongside fresh pints and pan-Asian bites.

Who said gaming was just for kids? Over at Electric Gamebox, one of the best family experiences in London, you'll be thrown into another reality using motion sensors, surround sound and more, so you'll be the star of your own adventure.

Urban Missions is holding some of the best immersive, outdoor adventure trails. So, whether you'd like to try solving the mystery of a lost relic, racing against the clock to dispose of a bomb, or recovering a kidnapped hostage, they've got you covered.

Complete with interactive darts, London Bridge Rooftop is the perfect destination for big kids after fun things. With automated scoring and engaging mini games, including games like killer where you aim for your opponents' zones, it's an absolute blast.

Prices start at £40 per hour for up to 12 people. 

Take a trip down memory lane by playing all of the 80s and 90s games you used to love over at Reztron's events. These guys are holding bottomless SEGA brunches at Aquum in South and retro gaming socials at PocketSquare Skyline Bar in East.

BrewDog Waterloo is the ideal spot for those big kids in the city. Not only does this industrial-inspired venue boast an actual slide, ping pong tables and a bowling alley, but there's also a fabulous range of plates on offer to refuel too. Think burgers, wings or fries.

Strike is a boutique bowling alley in Wandsworth that has you covered for fun times - just like you're all kids again. But there isn't just ten-pin action in store, as you can also get stuck into darts and shuffleboard too.

• Location: 51 Lavender Gardens, Clapham, SW11 1JW
• Price: ££
• Best for: gaming, racing, karaoke, and wild nights out
• Why we recommend: The Thieves was built for big kids who refuse to grow up, and thank goodness for that

Inside this sprawling pub, you'll find The Thieves Gambit arcade packed with games that'll transport you back to childhood, from R/C racing and retro machines to darts and pool.

Downstairs, the entertainment gets immersive, with bingo parties, karaoke shows, and live music that'll have you up and dancing. With great drinks and a kitchen run by Balans, you've got one of London's most joyful playgrounds for adults.

The ultimate destination for big kids - couples and groups alike - Puttshack is a project from the team behind Bounce. Bringing you tasty food, great drinks and a cool social hub, it's also home to one of the most insane crazy golf courses.

As an activity that'll have you running around London while taking quirky snaps in odd places, Game of Stones in Kingston is a must for big kids. Perfect for you and your mates to let off a little steam, the event will also task you to work out riddles and crack clues.

Unleash your inner sugar monster with a trip to Notting Hill bakery, Biscuiteers. The West London venue will have you icing up your very own cookies based around a range of seasonal themes, including Christmas, Valentine's Day and more.

The ultimate day out for anyone who wants to enter a whole new world, VRXtra Kingston gives you the chance to escape your reality. They offer state-of-the-art multiplayer games, including battles, challenges and even escape room simulations.

Book a session for you and your mates from only £19 per person, or check out their private event options instead - a great shout for birthdays or team outings. 

Make your way to Whitechapel, Hammersmith, Shepherd's Bush or Islington to discover Escape London, a thrilling day out that gives you a choice between 16 different escape rooms. These are story-driven experiences, with themes ranging from witchcraft and wizardry to pirate adventures and casino heists.

These hour-long sessions are ideal for birthdays, stag dos and other special occasions, or just for something fun to do. It costs as little as £30 per person to play, for anywhere between two and seven players. They also offer exclusive venue hire for larger groups.

A great way to let off some steam with friends, family or colleagues, Game of Throwing can be found in Hammersmith. This place is all about axe throwing, with three different lanes that can fit up to 18 people in total.

You can book your spot for up to 60 minutes, including a training session at the beginning, with prices starting at £27 per person. There are 18 different interactive games to play, aiming at a projected target on the wooden board.

A quirky experience designed for two, DARKFIELD is an audio performance that can be enjoyed by a pair at home. Sit across from one another, pop in your headphones and prepare to be immersed into a creepy, unnerving soundscape.