Family-Friendly Cafés in Southern England
- Yuna Kanai
- Aug 6, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Feb 13
Why Choose Kid-Friendly Cafés in the UK?
The UK is known for its charming, historic streets—but that very charm can sometimes require a bit of extra planning when going out with children. In particular, older buildings may not have baby change stations or high chairs available. So in this post, I’ve put together a list of family-friendly places that I’ve either visited myself or heard about from friends. While the facility information is provided in English only, you can easily check at a glance whether each location offers high chairs, baby change stations, toys, or a garden. In the UK, baby changing facilities are sometimes located in locked toilets. If that's the case, just ask a staff member—they’ll be happy to unlock it for you. Don’t hesitate to ask. Please note that opening hours and other details may vary, so I recommend checking each venue’s official website or giving them a quick call before your visit.
London Area
Harrods l Level 4, 87-135 Brompton Rd, London SW1X 7XL
High Chair: ❓
Baby Change: ✅
🔗https://maps.app.goo.gl/EbrEZxiZnZ1QFmor9
Fortnum & Mason l Level 2, 181 Piccadilly, London W1A 1ER
High Chair: ❓
Baby Change: ✅
🔗https://maps.app.goo.gl/4z8JAQHrHAp38gtXA
Tate Modern l Bankside, London SE1 9TG
High Chair: ❓
Baby Change: ✅
🔗https://maps.app.goo.gl/kGQ9swsZv9BZRDwc7
Whole Foods Market l Level 2, 63-97 Kensington High St, London W8 5SEaddress
High Chair: ❓
Baby Change: ✅
🔗https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dr9wXQbkeBe8qsaZ7
Horse & Guardsman l 16-18 Whitehall, London SW1A 2DY
High Chair: ❓
Baby Change: ✅
🔗https://maps.app.goo.gl/eG2ALLP3kmujr7Gd6
Japan Centre l 35b Panton St, London SW1Y 4EA
High Chair: ❓
Baby Change: ✅
🔗https://maps.app.goo.gl/9qwUvzr9oggjaWug6
John Lewis l Level 4 and 5, 300 Oxford St, London W1C 1DX
High Chair: ❓
Baby Change: ✅
🔗https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sq2qbMtCAirbRNiDA
Hamleys l 188-196 Regent St., London W1B 5BT
High Chair: ❓
Baby Change: ✅
🔗https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y6Pa5doAd8nEE5ss8
Selfridges l Level 4 400 Oxford St, London W1A 1AB
High Chair: ✅
Baby Change: ✅
🔗https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jd3zaaGeD8wMziEt6
Topsy Turvy World l L1, Prince Charles Dr, London NW4 3RW
High Chair: ❓
Baby Change: ❓
Oxygen Acton l 15, Vision Industrial Park, Kendal Ave, London W3 0AF
High Chair:❓
Baby Change: ❓
Ta Ke Sushi l 3-4, Grosvenor Parade, Uxbridge Rd, London W5 3NN
High Chair:✅
Baby Change: ✅
Kids Menu: ✅
🔗https://maps.app.goo.gl/fKeaXsQ2PQZpjuWF9
Oxford Area
John Lewis Cafe l The Westgate, 101 Queen St, Oxford OX1 1PB
High Chair: ✅
Baby Change: ✅
Kids Menu: ✅
💬Need to use a lift to the café if you use baggy
The Café M&S l 33 Queen St, Oxford OX1 1ER
High Chair: ✅
Baby Change: ✅
💬 Need to use a lift to the café if you use baggy
The Story Museum Café l 42 Pembroke St, Oxford OX1 1BP
High Chair: ✅
Baby Change: ✅
💬 A tour at story museum is highly recommended
Rainbow House Family Centre l New Inn Hall St, Oxford OX1 2DH
High Chair: ✅
Baby Change: ✅
Toys: ✅ l Garden: ❌
Kids Menu: ✅
💬Church-run playgroup offering meals for both kids and adults
The Magic Café l110 Magdalen Rd, Oxford OX4 1RQ
High Chair: ✅
Baby Change: ✅
Toys: ✅ l Garden: ❌
💬Many toys and high-chairs
Donnington Doorstep Family Centre l Townsend Square, Oxford OX4 4BB
High Chair: ✅
Baby Change: ✅
Toys: ✅ l 🌿 Garden: ✅
Kids Menu: ✅
💬 A public space for play group
Restore Garden Café l Manzil Way, Oxford OX4 1YH
High Chair: ✅
Baby Change: ✅
Toys: ✅ l Garden: ✅
💬They have tasty delis
Flo's cafe l Rymers Ln, Oxford OX4 3JZ
High Chair: ✅
Baby Change: ✅
Toys: ✅ l 🌿 Garden: ✅
💬A café in the Florence park
The Chester Arms l 19 Chester St, Oxford OX4 1SN
High Chair: ✅
Baby Change: ✅
💬Famous for their delicious steaks
The Orangery Restaurant l Blenheim Palace, Woodstock OX20 1PP
High Chair: ✅
Baby Change: ✅
💬A beautiful restaurant inside Blenheim Place
The Stables Cafe l Blenheim Palace, Woodstock OX20 1PP
High Chair: ✅
Baby Change: ✅
💬Casual café inside Blenheim Palace
Bath Area
Society Café l 5 Kingsmead Square, Bath BA1 2AB
High Chair: ✅
Baby Change: ❓
🔗https://maps.app.goo.gl/DsN2xcCKGYij71ec8
Boston Tea Party Alfred Street l 8 Alfred St, Bath BA1 2QU
High Chair: ✅
Baby Change: ❓
🍽️Kids Menu: ✅
🔗https://maps.app.goo.gl/EyBjJhhVYxj3h9Jt9
Rooted Cafe & Supper Rooms l 20 Newbridge Rd, Bath BA1 3JX
High Chair: ❓
Baby Change: ❓
🔗 https://maps.app.goo.gl/APPJXqqovPrct5Gg9
The Bath Soft Cheese Café & Shop l Park Farm, Bath BA1 9AQ
High Chair: ✅
Baby Change: ❓
Kids Menu: ✅
🔗 https://maps.app.goo.gl/JQqi5qTgjndCfwTz9
Fox & Kit Cafe BATH- search for 'Fox & Kit The Den' for our Midsomer Norton location l 7 The Corridor, Bath BA1 5AP
High Chair: ✅
Baby Change Station: ❓
Kids Menu: ✅
🔗https://maps.app.goo.gl/goEQEw4zNwZchghc8
Sweet Little Things - Old Bond Street l 5 Old Bond St, Bath BA1 1BW
High Chair: ✅
Baby Change: ❓
Kids Menu: ✅
Brighton Area
Pearly Cow Brighton | 123 Kings Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 2FA
High Chair: ✅
Baby Change: ✅
Kids Menu: ✅
🔗 https://maps.app.goo.gl/B2eBiV9rVJmJ2g2T8
Nostos| 63a Holland Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 1BA
High Chair: ✅
Baby Change: ❓
Kids Menu: ✅
🔗 https://maps.app.goo.gl/B2eBiV9rVJmJ2g2T8
Whitecliffs Saltdean | Marine Dr, Saltdean, Brighton BN2 8SQ
High Chair: ✅
Baby Change: ❓
Kids Menu: ✅
🔗 https://maps.app.goo.gl/nsCU61Dw5hGvUSmWA
Fatto a Mano Hove | 65-67 Church Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 2BD
High Chair: ✅
Baby Change: ❓
Kids Menu: ✅
🔗 https://maps.app.goo.gl/hYcGb9iGcy7CDV188
Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) | 44-47 Gardner St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1UN
High Chair: ✅
Baby Change: ❓
Kids Menu: ✅
This page is very popular, so I decided to create a map app to help you locate all these places more easily with my tech co-founder. Check out the interactive map here: Clover - Find Baby Changing Places Near You
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