Kidzania London closure: White City Westfield-based attraction shuts after eight years

The popular Kidzania London play centre based at the White City Westfield shopping centre has confirmed it will close its doors after almost a decade. Having first opened in 2015, the attraction confirmed its closure this week after eight years in operation.

Offering children across the capital the chance to try out their dream careers, the London spot's 7,000sm two-floor centre housed more than 25 different careers to explore. Pilot training, mixing decks as a radio DJ, and gowning up for surgery were just some of the immersive jobs kids could have a go at.

Kidzania London announced it would be closing in a statement on its website, which also featured in posts on both its official X and Instagram pages on Wednesday (January 3).  

The message began: "After 8 years and hosting 2.5 million visitors, we sadly announce the closure of KidZania London. We value the support of our visitors, employees, brand partners and our landlord."

It added that those who had upcoming bookings for the new year would be contacted directly regarding their previously arranged visit. 

When will Kidzania London close in 2024?

Kidzania has already shut its doors.

The attraction has confirmed its "immediate closure" to LondonWorld.

In a video accompanying its statement on social media a 24-second clip added the London location is closed "until further notice".