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MathsWorld

📍 London, Greater London

4.7(80 Google reviews)💰£13-£14.50👶1+

Interactive maths discovery centre with over 40 exhibits including giant soap bubbles, elliptical pool tables, laser-cut shapes, and code-breaking activities. Admission includes an annual pass for repeat visits. Suitable from age 1 upward.

Hands-on exhibitsAll agesAnnual pass includedFriendly staffCode-breakingSouth Bank location
★★★★★Featured review by Rachel Taylor

Took my 5 year old (Year 1) daughter here during half term. She had a lot of fun and spent over an hour playing with various activities. Everything was hands-on and engaging. She particularly enjoyed playing with the Genius Square and rolling the balls down the different tracks that had been set up. We also built a bridge together, investigated a mirror den, played Rush Hour, played on a small, elliptical snooker table, looked for the hidden image inside a pixellated poster, and loads more! There were still activities that we didn't get around to seeing this time, but, as each admission ticket includes an annual pass, we can always return again soon. Only a short walk across the bridge from Blackfriars station and also very close to restaurants and transport links on the South Bank. It's fantastic to have a museum that's dedicated to maths and puzzles. Thoroughly recommended!

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children aged 4 and up who enjoy problem-solving. The hands-on format keeps children moving between exhibits rather than reading panels. An 8-year-old who thought it looked 'for babies' from photos stayed nearly 3 hours and didn't want to leave.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Admission includes an annual pass — keep the ticket for free return visits
Allow at least 2 hours; most families stay 2–3 hours and kids rarely want to leave early
🎟️A short walk from Blackfriars station via good transport links
🚗Staff are hands-on and happy to guide visitors through exhibits — ask questions freely

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.7

80 Google reviews

Hands-on interactive exhibits40%
Suitable for wide age range30%
Kids want to stay longer20%
Helpful engaged staff10%
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Rachel Taylor

5 months ago

Took my 5 year old (Year 1) daughter here during half term. She had a lot of fun and spent over an hour playing with various activities. Everything was hands-on and engaging. She particularly enjoyed playing with the Genius Square and rolling the balls down the different tracks that had been set up. We also built a bridge together, investigated a mirror den, played Rush Hour, played on a small, elliptical snooker table, looked for the hidden image inside a pixellated poster, and loads more! There were still activities that we didn't get around to seeing this time, but, as each admission ticket includes an annual pass, we can always return again soon. Only a short walk across the bridge from Blackfriars station and also very close to restaurants and transport links on the South Bank. It's fantastic to have a museum that's dedicated to maths and puzzles. Thoroughly recommended!

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Jen Pinch

5 months ago

I took my 8 and 12 year old yesterday, I showed my 8 year old photos beforehand and he said it looked like it was for babies, and I was worried it would be too young but that wasn't the case at all, it is truly suitable for all ages. We stayed for nearly 3 hours and they didn't want to leave, but if you are in a rush then an hour there is still worthwhile. This morning my 12 year old pleaded to go back today, but I explained we had a long drive home up north and we wouldn't make it home in time for trick or treating if we didn't leave first thing, and she declared she would rather go to Mathsworld than trick or treating. This is coming from a child who claims to love Halloween more than Christmas! If that isn't a top recommendation I don't know what is. We spend every school holiday in London so we will definitely be returning.

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Ahmed

a month ago

An amazing experience! The kids loved it so much and it was definitely worth the money. All the exhibits were very engaging and it is well ran centre. There were amazing staff members who helped with all questions I had and were very friendly! Thanks so much to Ruqiyah, Zoey and Waleed who helped me on the day! Will definitely be back soon

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Peter Brown

4 months ago

Ours kids of 4 and 6 had a great time, and some really fun things for us as adults as well. Everything is interactive. The mirror keleidescope, and the code breaking areas were a highlight, and the puzzles for kids and adults were a fun challenege. Recommend.

Reviews from Google

Overview

MathsWorld sits under a railway arch near Blackfriars station and packs over 40 hands-on exhibits into a compact space. Highlights include stepping inside giant soap bubbles, shooting pool on an elliptical table, cracking coded messages, and building with laser-cut geometric shapes. Staff actively engage visitors with explanations. Annual pass included with every ticket. Typical visit runs 2–3 hours.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 16:00
Thursday10:00 – 16:00
Friday10:00 – 16:00
Saturday10:00 – 16:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

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