5 things to do in Knightsbridge this August with kids

New for 2024, the public family friendly trail Kids Go Wild is the latest addition to Kensington & Chelsea Art Week, capturing the imagination of visitors to Brompton Road and King’s Road. Beginning in Royal Avenue and finishing outside Knightsbridge tube station, follow the footsteps of nine bronze sculptures by artists and wildlife activists Gillie and Marc, New York’s most prolific creators of public art as named by The New York Times, and become part of the journey with opportunities to play a white rhino at chess and ride a tandem bike alongside the artists’ beloved characters Rabbitwoman and Dogman.

Raising awareness of endangered species, each sculpture features a QR code for families to find out more about the lives, needs and threats to each animal brought to life by the British and Australian artists. Open until 30 August 2024, the free trail, funded by the Knightsbridge Partnerships and King’s Road Partnership, brings together the wonders of the natural world and the art world for a fantastical afternoon.


While you’re there, why not visit London-based artist, designer, educator and cultural change-maker Simone Brewster’s Spirit of Place in Hooper’s Court? The objects represent Amorim’s cork forest at Herdade de Rio Frio, Portugal. In the face of climate change, cork is one of the most versatile materials available to us. ‘I wanted Spirit of Place to link back to Tropical Noire [Brewster’s collection of sculptural vessels] and I wanted to take some of the things that I played with and learned at that scale and enlarge it,’ the artist says.


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New to Knightsbridge, Paradox Museum London invites you to step inside the mind-boggling world of this experience. With over 50 exhibits and 25 immersive rooms, highlights of the museum include weightlessly floating in the Zero Gravity Room, walking upside down in the Paradox Reversed Room and falling into the abyss in the Infinity Well.


Miltos Kambourides, co-founder of Paradox Museum, says, ‘We are thrilled to be bringing the Paradox Museum to the UK this summer. After the huge success of Paradox Museums in other major cities, this unique experience that stimulates the mind and senses and conquers the world, could not be missing from London, a city full of Paradoxes.’


From £16.50 per person, Monday to Sunday; book online

From luxury toy lineups to new-season designer children’s clothing, Harrods and Harvey Nichols are emporiums of imaginative inspiration. Discover a selection of Jellycats, wooden toy sets, ride-on cars and musical instruments on the Fourth Floor of Harrods to keep your little one entertained through the summer holidays. You can also get ready for autumn with new-season outerwear by the likes of Moncler and Stone Island over at Harvey Nichols.


Our inside tip: Make sure to visit the recently launched Pizza on Fifth at Harvey Nichols. Until 31st August, children eat free when dining with an adult who is a REWARDS customer on the Harvey Nichols app.

Glazed churros and glitter popcorn all sprinkled with a rainbow of pastels and served in London’s prettiest dessert café. The Knot Churros, Knightsbridge is a confectionary of colour and renowned for its irresistibly Instagrammable desserts. This month, enjoy the world’s first churros afternoon tea surrounded by hanging swings and a pink baby-grand piano.


Looking for something a little more savoury? Here are some of the best afternoon teas in the borough.


From £35 per person; book online

This year, wellness continues to take on new forms. For families, this means finding ways to bring together meaningful wellbeing and quality time for a relaxing family break. With treatments specially designed for young children, spas such as The Lanesborough Club & Spa and the newly opened Surrenne at The Berkeley offer the perfect escape with something for all the family.


L’Atelier Green Paris, the world’s first sustainable and breathable gel polish, takes up residence at The Painting Room in The Lanesborough Club & Spa. The only plant-based nail bar in London, L’Atelier Green Paris promises an unparalleled nail care experience and offers a mini manicure and pedicure for guests aged 12 and under, as well as a Mademoiselle Spa Day which features an additional treatment and a Children’s Bridgerton Afternoon Tea. Including nail shaping, cuticle conditioning, a hand or foot massage and polish, your children can indulge in a little self-care while you relax in one of the spa’s thermal suites and hydro-pool, or try a luxury treatment of your own.


Meanwhile, opposite Hyde Park, Surrenne Knightsbridge is a wellbeing club that steps into a new era of experiential rejuvenation. Spanning four floors, the private spa provides mothers and daughters the opportunity to bond over a 60-minute side-by-side massage. Designed to relieve stress following deep muscular decompression, the treatment for two gives you the chance to unwind and recharge, all while enjoying each other’s company.