Free days out in Camden

A family guide to Camden

Genuinely free places and activities for a family day out without an entry fee.

Camden offers plenty of ways to spend a day out without paying an entry fee. Harrington Square Gardens Pump Track is a brand new pump track by Velosolutions for anyone on wheels, from scooters to balance bikes, with rollers and berms that help children build speed and confidence. Chilton Square Playground at King's Cross is a new climbing playground by Root & Erect, though it is not gated and sits close to the road, so keep a close eye on little ones. For something cultural, the Museum of Youth Culture celebrates the people, fashion, music and movements that have shaped generations, a fascinating time capsule of youth culture through the decades. The British Museum and Camden Art Centre are also listed. In winter, Holly Lodge Estate is a north London gem famous for its Christmas lights, lit for over a decade to raise money for local charities, with a festive drive-through or winter walk experience. Green spaces round out the list: Coram's Fields, Gloucester Gate Playground, The Phoenix Garden and Calthorpe Community Garden. St Pancras International Station, Outernet, Rainbow tunnel and Post Building are free to visit too. Genuinely free places and activities for a family day out without an entry fee.