Visit Young V&A
Build, imagine, play and notice how the objects around you were designed. Young V&A in Bethnal Green is made with children and families in mind, so the visit feels less like keeping small hands away from glass cases and more like giving curiosity somewhere to go. The galleries explore how ideas become things, from storytelling and performance to materials, fashion and making. It is a useful reminder that design is not remote or precious: it shapes toys, clothes, homes and the way people move through daily life. General admission is free. Check the museum’s current opening details and any bookable activities before setting off, particularly in school holidays. Add this to your list and give everyone permission to leave with a new idea of their own.