Singapore may be expensive but there are also so many FREE things that are guaranteed to keep the kids entertained, and cool! Check out 5 of the most popular and FREE attractions to see in Singapore with kids.
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Top 5 Free Attractions in Singapore with Kids
Marvel through Gardens By the Bay & Marina Bay Sands
Alongside Marina Bay, you can stroll for hours in Gardens By the Bay where you can walk under the incredible supertrees.
There is a fantastic playground and waterplay area for kids at Far East Organization Children’s Garden open Wednesday to Sundays till 6.30 pm. Pack your swimmers parents – you will get absolutely soaked!
It’s just paid entry if you want to walk across the skybridge and see the flower display at the Floral Fantasy or entry to the Cloud Forest & Flower Dome, you can book tickets for those with Expedia HERE below!
Book Entry Tickets to Gardens by the Bay on Expedia HERE
There are also free lightshows every evening that are fun to enjoy with the whole family!
- Click HERE to find out more about Spectra at Marina Bay Sands – 15 minutes every evening from 8 pm.
- Click HERE to find out more about Garden Rapsody at Gardens By the Bay – 15 minutes every evening from 7.45 pm and 8.45.
How to get there
Nearest MRT Stations to Gardens by the Bay: Bayfront (Downtown, Circle Line) & Gardens by the Bay (Thomson-East Coast Line)
Visit the Unesco World Heritage Singapore Botanical Gardens
A Unesco World Heritage site – the Singapore Botanical Gardens is one of the must-see FREE attractions to see in Singapore with kids!
This British tropical colonial-style garden was established over 160 years ago. It’s meticulously landscaped making it one of the best botanical gardens to see in the world!
Beautiful historical buildings are dotted throughout the grounds of the gardens to explore.
The Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden is the area of the park dedicated to young children and the largest children’s garden in Asia!
Complete with lots of separate sections to explore, it includes a forest, ponds, an orchard, and a farm, with of course lots of adventure play and a flying fox. Suited for children up to 14 years old.
Although entry to the most of grounds of the Botanical Gardens of Singapore is free – the only paid section is the National Orchid Garden (SGD 15 pp). This section of the garden boasts an impressive collection of 2000 types of orchids.
How to get there
Botanic Gardens MRT (Downtown, Circle Line)
See the world largest indoor waterfall at Jewel in Changi Airport
Labelled as one of the best airports in the world, Changi is not only an airport, It’s a destination in itself!
Jewel at Changi (located in Terminal 2) is a shopping and entertainment precinct and the key attraction is the HSBC Rain Vortex – which is the largest indoor waterfall in the world!
You can see this amazing attraction for FREE as well as the Light and Sound light show that is on every evening from 7.30 pm.
Within Jewel there are also playgrounds, dining options and promotions for children that are posted frequently on the Jewel website.
There are also several paid attractions within Jewel. Canopy Park includes a Mirror Maze, a Hedge Maze, a sky bridge over the waterfall, a bouncing net and more!
You can book entry to the Canopy Park and Hedge Maze on Expedia HERE below!
Book Entry tickets to the Canopy Park at the Jewel HERE
Located just outside Changi Airport is also the new bike path that is called Jurassic Mile. This is also a FREE attraction to see in Singapore with kids and features 20 full-size dinosaurs over a mile of the cycle/jogging path that connects Changi to popular East Coast Park.
All you need is to hire a bike – Changi Airport sometimes will have some deals HERE too with Bike Hire company GoCycling.
How to get there
Changi MRT Station or 15 minutes in a Taxi from the city centre of Singapore
Visit the palm-lined Sentosa Beaches
Over in Sentosa, one of the most popular FREE attractions to see with kids is to visit its fabulous palm-lined beaches.
Palawan Beach is one of them and it also has a footbridge to cross to tiny Palawan island for some great sea views.
A 7-Eleven is located right on the beach for an ice cream or cold drink, or you can head to many of the popular beach clubs (Paid entry) all along the beaches of Sentosa.
Other popular beaches for families visiting Sentosa include Siloso and Tanjong Beach that are located on either side of the island.
How to get there
Sentosa Express from VivoCity Mall in Singapore to Beach Station
Stroll along Chinatown and Visit the Tooth Relic Temple
One of the largest historical districts of Singapore, visiting Chinatown is a must-see FREE attraction to see. Start by checking out the largest Hawker Centre in Singapore. The Chinatown Complex Hawker Centre is one of the best in Singapore and has over 200 food stalls.
In this popular hawker centre, you can try all sorts of Unique hawker dishes as well as some of the Classic hawker dishes.
On the basement of this complex there is also one of the largest wet markets in Singapore. Here you can see a traditional working market with lots of live animals like seafood and frogs too!
Venture outside and take a walk along the lined streets of souvenir shops. Look up to see the colourful shophouses that still retain a lot of charm as some date back as far as the 1840s.
Located also in the heart of Chinatown is the beautiful, golden interiors of the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. A must-see FREE attraction to see in Singapore with kids to learn more about the culture of Buddhism and a popular place of worship.
Proper attire is required to enter the temple (covered shoulders and legs) and coverings are provided upon entry as needed.
How to get there
Chinatown MRT (Downtown, North East line)
Looking for discounted tickets to popular attractions in Singapore?
Planning to head to other attractions in Singapore like Universal Studios Singapore or the S.E.A. Aquarium? Choose in advance the key paid attractions you want to visit, read reviews to see if an attraction is suitable for your family and shop around for discounted entries!
Entry tickets can sometimes be purchased on discounted rates on a site like Klook in Singapore. If you are wanting to visit several attractions, a Klook Multi Attraction Pass is worth it to save some money rather than buying individual tickets.
Best Family – Friendly Accommodation in Singapore
Best Budget Option – Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen
Recently renovated, and in a central location only 15 minute commute to Orchard Road, and a 10-minute walk to the closest MRT of Burgis or Bras Basah this hotel can cater for families up to 4 in one room making it very cost-efficient.
Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen – Click HERE to Check Prices on Expedia
Looking for more Luxury? Shangri-La Singapore
Set on a vast 15 acres of manicured gardens, Shangri-La Singapore is the ultimate luxury stay in Singapore for families. With 2 swimming pools, dedicated children places for play and splashing by the pool, this hotel is a firm family favourite just a short walk from all the main attractions in Singapore.
Shangri-La Singapore – Click HERE to Check Prices on Expedia
Sentosa Island Accommodation – Village Sentosa
Located on Sentosa Island, very close to Universal Studios and all the other main attractions on the island, this large resort offers interconnecting rooms for families, 3 amazing pools with kids area (including a lazy river!) and large restaurant for family-friendly dining. During the holiday periods children activities are also organised in the hotel such as arts and crafts and family movie nights by the pool. You can read my full review HERE!
Village Hotel Sentosa – Click HERE to Check Prices on Expedia
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