Days Out Itineraries

Get the most out of your day with a ready-made itinerary for an amazing day on the DLR.

Kids Day's Out Itinerary 1

Greenwich Park & The Observatory - Cutty Sark DLR 

Discover Greenwich – Cutty Sark DLR 

Mudchute Farm – Mudchute DLR 

Museum in Docklands - West India Quay DLR 

Discover - Stratford DLR  

Explore the gorgeous Greenwich Park that includes over 5,000 acres of historic parkland in the heart of the capital. See the rowing boat pond, deer and ducks and don't forget to visit where time began at The Observatory, followed by a stroll to the top of the park for a fantastic view over London.   

Discover Greenwich at the Old Royal Naval College is just a short walk away. With free admission and hands-on exhibits that children can interact with, kids can have fun while exploring over 500 years of history - from Henry VIII's Tudor palace to modern day Greenwich.    

Then hop on the DLR to Mudchute and visit popular attraction, Mudchute Park and Farm, with 32 acres of countryside shared with friendly fur and feathered creatures. A picnic is a must!   

After lunch, get the DLR to West India Quay and explore Docklands' past and present with the Museum of London Docklands - where kids go free! From Roman settlement to Docklands’ regeneration, this former sugar warehouse reveals the long history of London as a port through stories of trade, migration and commerce. There are regular activities for children of different ages at the Mudlark gallery from storytelling to family activity trails.   

Finish the afternoon with story building, dressing up, making puppets and letting your imagination run free at Discover at the Stratford DLR, before taking the kids home tired, happy and dreaming of their Docklands day.  

Kids Day's Out Itinerary 2 

Tower of London – Tower Gateway DLR                                 

Mudchute Park and Farm – Mudchute  DLR          

Greenwich Park & The Observatory - Cutty Sark DLR        

Biscuit Cafe, Greenwich – Cutty Sark DLR  

Start your day at Tower Gateway DLR.   

There’s plenty to keep kids entertained at this iconic palace. Fuel your child’s imagination with the gory stories as told by a Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London.  You can explore the Tower using the Knights and Princesses trail with free badges and pencils available at the Welcome Centre.   

Then hop on the DLR to Mudchute and visit popular attraction, Mudchute Park and Farm, with 32 acres of countryside shared with friendly fur and feathered creatures. A picnic is a must!   

Explore the gorgeous Greenwich Park that includes over 5,000 acres of historic parkland in the heart of the capital. See the rowing boat pond, deer and ducks and don't forget to visit where time began at The Observatory, followed by a stroll to the top of the park for a fantastic view over London.   

Biscuit is a unique ceramic café located in Greenwich town centre where you can create your own ceramic masterpiece. Choose a piece from a range of blank ceramic cups, plates, vases and more, and paint it to create your own design. Kids can content themselves with painting and decorating while parents enjoy a well earned cuppa.

Sightseeing Day 

Tower of London & Tower Bridge – Tower Gateway DLR

Lunch at Canary Wharf  - Canary Wharf DLR

Cutty Sark & Royal Observatory - Cutty Sark DLR

Old Royal Naval College – Cutty Sark DLR

Thames Barrier Park - Pontoon Dock DLR

Emirates Air Line – Royal Victoria DLR  

Start your day at Tower Gateway DLR.   

Begin a day of wonder at the Tower of London where the crown jewels are guarded by Beefeaters and ravens. Have your picture taken with a Yeoman warden before walking across Tower Bridge and looking west towards HMS Belfast and Big Ben.   

Take the DLR east and look out for Hawksmoore churches, the O2 and the renovated docks as you travel to and alight at Canary Wharf. Don’t forget to marvel at London's newest skyline with its towering skyscrapers and beautiful public gardens!    

Experience standing at the beginning of time at the Meridian Line at the Royal Observatory before continuing your journey. Explore the Old Royal Naval College, the great baroque masterpiece of English architecture, set in landscaped grounds on the River Thames in the centre of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site.  

Venture aboard and beneath Cutty Sark – one of the world’s most famous ships. Walk along the decks in the footsteps of the merchant seamen who sailed her more than a century ago and explore the hold where precious cargo was stored on those epic voyages.   

Next stop is the Thames Barrier Park, the green symbol of East London's regeneration. There are spectacular views across the Thames and the Flood Barrier, which stretches 500 metres across the river. This contemporary urban space also features the Green Dock sunken garden, a 32 jet fountain plaza, Coffee Shop and excellent children's play area.   

Complete your day with a ride across the Thames in UK’s first urban cable car, the Emirates Air Line, and enjoying 360 degree views of the City.

A Touch of Nature 

Greenwich Park - Cutty Sark DLR

Island Gardens Park - Island Gardens DLR

Mudchute Park & Farm - Mudchute DLR

Thames Barrier Park – Pontoon Dock DLR  

Start your day at Cutty Sark DLR for Maritime Greenwich with a stroll in Greenwich Park, the oldest Royal Park home to Fallow and Red deer. Feed and quack at the ducks or play on the rowing lake and enjoy the sweeping views across the River Thames.   

A quick stop away at Island Gardens DLR and Island Gardens Park offers a gorgeous place to relax with breathtaking views. Make sure you pack your picnic basket as the three acres of waterfront parkland are a delight to stroll along or settle for a relaxed lunch.   

Next, take the DLR to Mudchute Park & Farm, with over 13 hectares you can enjoy horse-riding or play with goats, sheep, pigs, horses, cows, ducks and even a llama. This wilderness of flora and fauna is home to the biggest inner-city farm in Europe and the equestrian centre offers horse riding lessons for all ages and levels.