Things to do with Kids in Madrid

There are a huge variety of things to do in Madrid with kids, with something for every age and interest. The beautiful city centre is perfect for strolling and cycling year-round. For a more structured walk through the Spanish capital, there are several fantastic walking tour companies offering walking tours by English-speaking guides and local experts.

 

Things To Do in Madrid with Kids Outdoors

The world-famous Retiro Park has lots of open green spaces and adventure playgrounds for little ones to let off steam, and enjoy free outdoor activities for kids. There are an abundance of city parks and green spaces throughout the capital for easy things to do in Madrid with kids outdoors, including the popular municipal park and pretty botanic gardens. Landlocked Madrid is home to one of the biggest swimming pool and leisure centres in Europe, ideal for cooling off in the height of summer. Madrid is also home to a beautiful zoo and there are several vast nature parks a short drive out of the city centre, including an authentic African Safari park that kids will absolutely love.

 

Indoor Things To Do with Kids in Madrid

There are a variety of different creative workshops and holiday courses in Madrid, including several language schools offering great indoor activities for kids in English, as well as English performing arts classes. In terms of other interesting things to do in Madrid with kids indoors, the city also has an abundance of fascinating museums, galleries and exhibits suitable for children of all ages. From science and technology to natural history and world-famous art galleries, there is something to suit every interest. The majority of museums in the city host special workshops, guided tours and other indoor activities for young children around a particular theme.

 

Indoor Things To Do with Babies and Toddlers in Madrid

There are numerous soft play centres providing indoor fun for toddlers and older children alike, with slides, ball pools and plenty of fun indoor activities to do with kids.

 

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Activities in Madrid

Immersive Hands-on English Summer Day Camp in Madrid Styled after a traditional American day camp where kids engage in a variety of ...
Susan Kellerman, founder of TastyCakes and baker, has loved baking for family and friends her whole life and is now spreading that love in ...
Walking Tours for Families in Madrid Across Madrid Cultural Tours is a highly recommended walking tour company based in Madrid, founded ...
A waterpark in Madrid for all the family Aquópolis Vilanueva de la Cañada is a popular waterpark in Madrid, and is among the biggest ...
Home to more than 26 donkeys this Donkey Refuge is a 15 mins drive outside of Madrid. Entrance is free but any donations go toward the ...
Exhibitions on historic, modern and contemporary art, music and poetry festivals, multimedia art, current affairs debates, social events, ...
Faunia is a zoo and a botanical garden located in Madrid. It covers about fourteen square hectares and is organised into areas representing ...
This riding school has an approximate area of 59,000 m². Located in a privileged environment with direct access to the Jarama river and a ...
A huge range of great activities for all ages are on offer at this American Cultural Centre in Madrid. In the library you have free ...
​​ISSOS award-winning, all-inclusive summer school experience offers high school students aged 13 - 18 the opportunity to combine ...
Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid is an 8 hectares botanical garden in Madrid. The public entrance is located at Plaza de Murillo, next to ...
Kids&Us uses a learning methodology based on the natural process of mother tongue acquisition. Children are introduced to the new ...
LAE Kids - Spanish for Kids and Families LAE Kids is accredited by the Instituto Cervantes as part of LAE Madrid, a beautiful Spanish ...
Learn & Play was the concept of a North American mum looking for an alternative way to teach her kids English in a fun and creative ...
Cosy Spanish children’s bookshop. Comprehensive English and French sections. Since 2000 they have been holding storytelling events and ...
1st Madrid British Scouts (est. August 2010) is affiliated with and under the banner of the UK Scouting Association however they ...
The Museo de Cera opened in 1972. It has 2,000 square metres split over two floors where you can meet your favourite historical ...
The Museo del Arte de Reina Sofia is one of the largest contemporary art museums in the world today. Home to the works of many very famous ...
The Museo del Ferrocarril de Madrid or Railway Museum is a favourite with children of all ages. Located just south of Atocha in the barrio ...
MUNCYT (Museo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología) - formally known as CosmoCaixa - is always a sure hit with the kids, its a science ...
Founded in 1771 by King Carols III, the Museum of Natural Sciences aims to promote a greater awareness of the diversity of the natural ...
Palacio de Hielo is a sports centre specially designed for ice skating. The main rink is 1,800m2. Since 2003, this facility has offered ...
A Theme Park in Casa de Campo, Madrid City Centre Parque de Atracciones in Madrid makes for a thrilling day out for all the family. ...
Parque El Capricho de la Alameda de Osuna Parque El Capricho de la Alameda de Osuna is a very tranquil park, perfect for ...
Dehesa de la Villa is on the north-west side of Madrid, near Ciudad Universitaria. Its main feature is that it is still a woodland area ...
This park was designed as a  place for strolling and resting. This is an ideal play area for children, with it’s spacious stretches of ...

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