How to Celebrate Father’s Day in London 2026
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This year Father’s Day is on Sunday 21st June 2026 and I know it’s something that people start planning and thinking about weeks before. Whether you want to buy your dad the perfect gift or organise a day out to spoil him, it’s bound to be an important day on your calendar.
I thought it would be helpful to put together options of things to do for the Father’s Day weekend in case you’re stuck for inspiration. From the cheap and cheerful to the extravagant, here’s a whole host of ideas for you including any special Fathers Day events across London too.
Things to do for Father’s Day in London
National Trust
A day out at a National Trust property is always a great choice that everyone from young children to grandparents will enjoy. There are so many National Trust properties in London, many of which have trails to enjoy, play areas and beautiful walks too.
London Walks
It’s always nice to just go out and get some fresh air and so a walk could be a lovely way to spend a chunk of Fathers Day. A walk along the South Bank, Richmond Park and Hyde Park are three of our favourite places to walk and you can find more inspiration for family walks in London here.
Days Out in London
If you’re looking for more than just a walk, a full day out could be just the thing. The Tower of London, The British Museum, London Zoo or Buckingham Palace are all great choices with tea rooms and plenty to see and do. You can see more inspiration for days out in London here.
Art & Culture
You might prefer to spend the day wandering around a museum, taking in an art gallery or simply immersing yourself in the art and culture that London has to offer. There’s so much to see and do in London, and here are our favourites:
- Natural History Museum
- Science Museum
- Bank of England Museum
- London Transport Museum
- The National Gallery
- The Imperial War Museum
You can read more about top London museums to explore with kids here.
Theatre Shows and Live Music in London
Theatre show are a fantastic way to celebrate any occasion or your dad might be more partial to live music. There are so many options in London this year and here are just a few suggestions.
- Avenue Q
- Come Alive!
- Disney’s The Lion King
- Hadestown
- Hamilton
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
- Les Miserables
- The Mousetrap
- Phantom of the Opera
London is a real hub where theatre is concerned and there are so many shows on across the capital, you’re sure to find one perfect for your dad. You can see all the upcoming shows on in London here.
Cinemas in London
Going to a cinema could be another nice option and a really relaxed way to spend Father’s Day. There are new films being released all the time and our top pick for Fathers Day this year would be Masters of the Universe, Toy Story 5 or Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Fathers Day Lunch in London
No Father’s Day is complete without a lovely meal to celebrate and there are so many great options in London. You could choose a nice hotel or gastro pub and there are so many to choose from in London.
These articles may help with inspiration:
- Bottomless Brunch in London
- 17 Pubs with Play Areas in London
- The Best Rooftop Garden Restaurants in London
A chef at home experience could be a great alternative to eating out too. You save money as can provide your own alcohol but the chef saves you having to cook so you can simply enjoy time with your family. Here are a couple of options:
- Dining In is the new Dining Out with DineIndulge
- A Chef at Home Experience with La Belle Assiette
- Our yhangry Review – A Chef at Home Experience
Afternoon Tea in London
Instead of a formal meal, traditional afternoon teas can be a great option to indulge the dad in your life. With finger sandwiches, cake, scones with clotted cream and so many teas to choose from, afternoon tea always goes down well. We love popping to Bills or Cafe Rouge for an informal afternoon tea any time or you might prefer the more fancy surroundings of a nice hotel like The Savoy, The Ritz or the Library at County Hall.
Alternatively, there are some lovely cafes that do fantastic afternoon tea like Caffe Concerto, The English Rose Cafe or the Garden Cafe at Strawberry Hill House and Garden.
You can see get more afternoon tea inspiration in these posts too:
- Where to have Afternoon Tea in London
- Where to have Disney Afternoon Tea in London
- The Best Bottomless Afternoon Tea in London
- The Best Gin Afternoon Tea in London
Plus, you could always get Fathers Day afternoon tea delivered as well. Here are some of our favourite afternoon tea delivery services in London:
Workshops in London
If you’re looking for something creative to do for Fathers day then a class or workshop could be a great choice. Whether it’s a woodworking class, gardening course, chocolate making session or a cookery school class there’s bound to be something for every dad.
Here are some of our favourite creative options in London:
- Kintsugi Pottery Class for Beginners
- Dough It Yourself Pizza Masterclass
- Father’s Day Candle Making Workshop
- 2-day blacksmithing courses
- One Day Knife Making Course
Pampering in London
Spa days are something typically reserved for Mother’s Day but there’s no doubt that a lot of dads would enjoy a nice massage or getting a proper shave for Father’s Day. Here are some suggestions across London:
- Luxurious Gentlemen’s Spa Packages at Thai Square Spa
- Male Pampering Packages at The Bentley
- Men’s Spa Treatments at Cloud Twelve
- Spa Days for Men from Virgin Experience Days
- PURE Time Out for Men Spa Experience
Outdoor Pursuits in London
Many dads love the great outdoors but if you’re looking for more than just a walk or forest ramble, there’s so much more that you can do in London this Father’s Day. Why not take your dad on a GoApe Adventure? Or have a round of golf at Finchley, The Shire London, Muswell Hill or Wimbledon?
You could go orienteering, take the whole family on a Treasure Trail, go on a themed tour or even start geocaching – a fantastic activity that so many people love. But, if you’d like something a little more adventurous how about an assault course, going clay pigeon shooting or rock climbing?
For something a bit more extravagant, you could organise a flying lesson, a circus skills class, skiing lessons or a go karting session for the extended family. There are so many great options across London.
Water Activities in London
If your dad loves the water then it might be nice to go on a boat tour or hire a row boat or pedalo and have some time on the Regents Canal or River Thames. You could hire an electric GoBoat in Canary Wharf or maybe go paddleboarding or visit an Aqua Park. There are so many stretches of water in London that have all kinds of activities available.
Weekends away in London
If you’re looking to extend the celebrations and take your dad somewhere lovely for a break away, to explore the local area and have some quality time together, there are so many choices in London. Here are some of our favourites:
- A Family Stay at Arosfa Hotel London
- 100 Queen’s Gate Hotel London
- A Family Weekend at the Hilton London Bankside Hotel
- Apex City of London Hotel
If you’re happy to go somewhere further afield, here’s some more hotel inspiration for you:
So there you have inspiration of things to do this Fathers Day in London. We also have a Fathers Day Gift Guide if you’re looking for the perfect present this year. Whatever you do, I hope you have a wonderful Father’s Day weekend.
Also, if you’re looking for even more inspiration in London, these articles might help:
- Outdoor Cinema in London
- Where to play Crazy Golf in London
- Free Rooftop Gardens in London
- Where to practice Archery in London
- The Best Disney Things to do in London
- Animal Things to do in London
- Things to do in London on a Rainy Day
- Things to do on a Sunny Day in London
- The Best Harry Potter Things in London
- Free Viewing Platforms in London
