20 Fabulous Girls’ Day Out Ideas in London

Looking for fun and fabulous girls’ day out ideas in London?

You’re absolutely spoiled for choice! Last time I went with my mate, we enjoyed some cutlture at Museum of the Home, Hackney. Followed by food and fun at the Box Park in Shoreditch. We browsed the stalls at Spitalfields Market and enjoyed some upmarket shopping at Covent Garden and Fortum and Masons. 

However, there are so many fun things to do, our last trip sounds a bit tame. Whether you’re planning a birthday treat, a weekend catch-up, or just fancy some quality time with your besties, we have handpicked some unforgettable experiences in London that go way beyond your standard coffee and chat.

From fun afternoon tea to immersive art, shopping sprees, spa days, and cocktails in a ball pit (yes, really!), there’s something for every kind of girl gang.

So grab your favourite people and get ready for an day of fun and laughter in the capital. Here are our top picks for the ultimate girls’ day out in London.

There are so many cool places for afternoon tea, you’ll find hard to pick the best experiences for your and your mates.

Here are a few unique options.

Afternoon tea on a boat cruise – Cruise along the River Thames, see the sights of London and enjoy afternoon tea as you go. The cruise lasts 1.5 hours and you’ll go from the Houses of Parliament to the Tower of London and back.

Sketch – the iconic Gallery at Sketch is practically made for a girls’ day out. Indulge in elegant pastries, finger sandwiches and tea (or Champagne!) in one of London’s most Instagrammed restaurants.

Bridget’s Bakery offer an afternoon tea on a London bus. Enjoy tea, cakes and processeco while seeing the sights of London.

If you’re going in the summer, why not enjoy afternoon tea in the sunshine? There’s the Garden Room at the Corinthia Hotel and St. Ermin’s Hotel has an outdoor terrace as well.

Check out the Drag Queen Disco Diva Tour in Soho. Dance to hits from Cher, Madonna, Kylie, and more with a fierce drag host.
Discover Soho’s vibrant drag scene and outrageous celebrity stories.

Tons of fun for a girly outing.

Catch top musicals like Hamilton, Six, or Wicked.

If you love Abba and the movie Mama Mia, you’ll love the stage production too. It’s currently on show at the Novello Theatre in Aldwych from 2nd June to 1st August 2025. Book your tickets here.

Other favourites on during the summer include Oliver, The Moustrap and Les Miserables.

Break Up the Sightseeing With A Game Mini Golf

Break up the sightseeing with a game of high tech mini golf. Puttshack Mini Golf has 2 locations in Bank and White City. The games are interactive and super fun. It’s the world’s first mini golf with automatic scoring. No having to add up the scores (and less opportunity to cheat!).

Other places to play crazy golf include Junkyard mini golf in Shoredtich. There’s also free mini golf in Canary Wharf in the summer months. 

Visit a Palace

If your girlfriends love sighseeing and history, London is a great place to visit a palace.

In the summer months between July and September Buckingham Palace is the place to visit. The Royal Family leave during the summer months so tourists can see inside. 

There’s also Kensington Palace , the birthplace of Queen Victoria. 

Hampton Court Palace is another beautiful venue, situated on the outskirts of London.  Get the train from London Waterloo to Hampton Court Palace (about a 45 minute journey). See Henry VIII’s great hall and visit the Tudor kitchens at this historic Royal Palace.

For a relaxed and luxurious experience, head to Cowshed Spa. With calming interiors, indulgent treatments and great cocktails on the side, it’s the perfect spot to unwind.

There’s so many fun shopping experiences to be had in London. Here are some fantastic ideas:

Personal shopping session at Selfridges

Vintage treasure hunting in Brick Lane Vintage Market

Explore Covent Garden boutiques

Visit Camden Market for fashion and funky gifts

High street spree on Oxford Street

Try on vintage dresses at Beyond Retro

Pop into Harrods and Harvey Nichols

Enjoy the food hall at Fortnum and Masons. 

Ride the Cloud Cable Car

The Cloud cable car offers spectacular views of the south east side city (towards Canary Wharf). It’s a great way to see London from a different perspective. The ride lasts for around 10 minutes and is fairly inexpenisve compared to other attractions.

On this walking tour, you’ll discover the heart of Central London through its historic pubs and taverns

Explore hidden backstreets and hear quirky facts about local history.

A niche perspective of London you’ll find nowhere else!

Hyde Park – Perhaps the most famous of all the Royal Parks, Hyde Park covers a vast area of central London. 

For an active adventure, try rollerskating in London’s Hyde Park. Hire rollerblades from either Slick Willies or the London Skate Centre near Hyde Park. Then have fun skating through the miles of paths and walkways in Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.

If you and your girlfriends love swimming, during the summer months you can swim in the Serpentine Lido. 

Or why not hire boats (pedalos and row boats) on the Serpentine between April and October.  Find out more about boating at Hyde Park.

ABBA, dancing, and a Mediterranean feast

Dance, dine, and sing along at this immersive musical experience set in a Greek taverna. Mamma Mia the Party features a four-course meal and all the ABBA classics, it’s joyfully over-the-top and ends in a full-on disco party.

For a fun day out, Crystal Maze Experience will tick all the boxes.  Enjoy thiss  immersive, team-based adventure is inspired by the 1990s TV show, The Crystal Maze.

You and your girls (usually 4-8 people) enter a maze where they must solve a series of challenges in different themed zones

Take a boat over to Greenwich. Wander around Greenwich market and venture into Greenwich Park.

Greenwich Park is also home to the Royal Observatory where the Prime Meridian Line, dividing the eastern and western hemispheres of the Earth, is marked. Enjoy brilliant views of the River Thames and the Canary Wharf skyline from the top of the hill in the park.

There’s also lots of places to picnic and many museums and attractions in the area. Visit the Cutty Sark  and the The National Martime Museum.

Hot Tub on the Thames – For an activity with a difference why not take out a hot tub boat on The Thames?

The hot tub water is heated to a balmy 38 degrees . You can take a boat out in all weathers (rain, sleet or snow!) 

Between 18th and 22nd June, Regent’s Park is home of the Taste of London festival, a must-visit event for food enthusiasts.

The festival brings together some of London’s top restaurants, chefs, and food artisan offering visitors the opportunity to sample a wide range of gourmet dishes and beverages.

With glowing ball pits, cheeky cocktails, bottomless brunches, and pizza, Ballie Ballerson is a hit with the party crowd. It’s playful, fun, and extremely Instagrammable.

We’ve already seen you can experience London by cable car. Here are a few more ways to see amazing views of London with the girls..

Get a free ticket go to the Sky Garden – The Sky Garden in London is located at the top of the skyscraper nicknamed the “Walkie-Talkie” building due to its distinctive shape. Experience stunning views of London’s skyline, including iconic landmarks such as the Shard, the Gherkin, and the Thames River. Access to the Sky Garden is free of charge, but it’s essential to book tickets well in advance. There are also restaurants at the Sky Garden which you can also book.

The London Eye, the giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames, provides spectacular views of the city from its enclosed and spacious capsules. Enjoy a slow ride, giving you plenty of time to experience London’s skylines which includes sights such as the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and St. Paul’s Cathedral.

The Tate Modern is well worth a visit if your group loves art. It’s one of the world’s most renowned contemporary art museums and it’s free to enter. It’s also free to visit the viewing gallery on the 10th floor. Enjoy views of London’s skyline, including the Thames River, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Shard, and Millennium Bridge.

See 42 masterpieces from 29 world-famous artists across four spectacular galleries.

If you’re a fan of the Royal family, you’ll know that Westminster Abbey is where great family and state occasions often take place. Kate and William’s wedding, the coronation of King Charles III and the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II all took place here.

Explore the wonderful Kew Gardens

Walk the 656 feet of treetop walkaway which loops through the upper branches of sweet chestnut, horse chestnut, and oak trees.

Explore an indoor rainforest in the Palm House or venture in one of the other glass houses.

Discover rare plants inside the largest Victorian glasshouse in the world when you enter the Temperate House. Admire the Great Pagoda.

Wander around one of the many magnificent gardens. See the bamboo garden, the Japanese garden, Kew’s kitchen garden and many more.

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