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Unforgettable Things To Do In London With Kids
London with kids is chock full of fun things to do. Toddlers will enjoy a visit to one of the beautiful parks and a ride on the London Eye. Kids love visiting a sweet shop (first thing off the plane is to get British chocolate -yummy!) and watching the changing of the guard. Teenagers will enjoy exploring Camden Market and a visit to Madam Tussauds wax museum. If you are looking for one of the London family hotels. We have found the best for all budgets and family sizes. It is possible to get inexpensive hotels to stay in with your kids in London, England! Summer is one of the best times to visit London so you can enjoy the parks and stroll the streets. Spring and fall are also great times to visit and you will usually find cheaper airfares and hotels at this time. If you are visiting in the winter you will need to bundle up but there are lots of fun museums to explore! 26 Fun Things To Do in London With Kids
Buckingham Palace is a must see in London with kids. Your children will enjoy seeing the Changing of the Guard Ceremony. Get there early as it gets quite crowded. Your family can take a tour of the states rooms in the summer months. Take a photo with the guards in the guard house who are famous for not moving a muscle. See if your kids can do the same for a few minutes! After a visit to Buckingham Palace take a stroll through St James Park. Your babies and toddlers will enjoy seeing the squirrels, ducks and swans. Your children will enjoy a visit to the playground. There are kiosks selling snacks and drinks, as well as bathrooms. It is really beautiful in the fall here! The Medieval Banquet is a fun dinner theater for the whole family. Enjoy the entertainment as King Henry VIII would have. Sword fights, jugglers, magicians and dancing wenches! Discount with London Pass Take a tour through the scary London Dungeons with your kids. You are guided through a series of rooms themed from the Medieval ages. You will encounter special effects, live actors and thrilling rides. It not that scary though-my 5 year old daughter loved it! There is a fun gift shop at the end with loads of spooky souvenirs. The Tube or underground metro system will be fun for the kids! It is one of the cheapest and fastest ways to get around London. Your kids will have fun looking at the maps and helping to plan how to get to your next London attraction. If you are traveling with a stroller, keep in mind that many stations have stairs or escalators to navigate, although some will have elevators. You may be better off with a baby carrier or lightweight umbrella stroller. Add on a travel card to your London Pass The whole family will enjoy seeing a musical or Broadway show. Some of the best for kids are Lion King, Shrek the musical, or Beauty and the Beast. Your teenagers will enjoy The Blue Man Group, Mamma Mia, Grease, Thriller or Stomp. We saw Mamma Mia and Grease and my kids love them both- they were 7 and 14 at the time! We had such a great night out- went to dinner at one of the nearby restaurants offering set meals then watched the show. After we took a carriage ride home as the drivers are waiting outside the theaters when you come out! Great memories! Discount tickets with London Pass
A ride on the London Eye is one of the fun things to do in London with kids. Don't miss out on seeing the 4D movie-the kids will love it. The ride take about half an hour and provides wonderful views of London. I went with my kids in the evening and we loved seeing the city all lit up! There can be long queues in the summer months but there is a fast pass option to skip the line.Visit a sweet shop (candy shop) and your kids will have fun sampling the delicious British candy. I highly recommend the Galaxy chocolate-its delicious! Your kids will love trying chocolate buttons and jelly babies. Spend a rainy afternoon at the Science Museum. There are lots of interactive exhibits to keep the kids busy. There is also a 3D Imax theater. Be sure to visit Westminster Abbey so your family can see this beautiful cathedral. This is where Prince William married the beautiful Kate Middleton. If your family watched the Royal Wedding on television, your children will be thrilled to have a tour. One of the unique things to do in London with kids. No tours on Sunday. Free with London Pass A visit to the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Park is another one of the fun things to do in London with kids. The kids will love climbing on the wooden pirate ships and totem pole and playing hide and seek in the tee pees. Your small children will have fun meeting new friends here and having an ice cream treat at the cafe beside it. This play area is located in Kensington Park. The Cartoon Museum is one of the unique things to do in London with kids. Children will love seeing the 3D cartoons and Dennis the Menace cartoons. Your budding animators and artists will have fun at the Young Artist's Gallery where they can create their own cartoons! Free with London Pass Head to London Zoo with the kids to check out the animals from around the world. Be sure to check for feeding times so you can watch them being fed. There are several children's playgrounds throughout as well as restaurants and snack shops. Free with London Pass You'll never run out of things to do in London with kids! It truly is one of the best holiday destinations. 
Pack a picnic and head to Regent's Park. Young kids will enjoy playing on the playground, seeing the black swans and squirrels and going for a paddle boat ride on the lake. There is an open air theater where you can watch a play. There are beautifully landscaped gardens here. Great place for toddlers to burn some energy and to take a baby for a stroll. A great way to see London with kids is to take a boat Ride on the River Thames. The kids will enjoy the views of the city here. Tours run all year round on weather protected boats. There is a hop on hop off cruise-great for visiting the London family attractions. Free with London Pass The London Aquarium is another one of the things to do in London with kids. The kids will enjoy walking through the tunnel aquarium and seeing all the colorful fish. There is a hands on aquarium where your children will enjoy touching various sea creatures. The shark tank is also a hit with the kids! Hamleys Toy Store is a fun place to bring the kids. They will love exploring this huge multi-level store packed with every toy imaginable. Magic kits, flying helicopters and Paddington Bears will be a hit.We spent a few hours in here-they also have a make your own bear section which my kids had fun in and made their own London souvenirs! Madam Tussauds is one of the must-do London attractions to visit with your family. The kids will enjoy seeing the incredibly realistic wax figures of Hollywood stars, the Royal Family and other famous figures. Teenagers will love the scream section -it really is a scream! There is also a fun taxi ride at the end and a 4D movie. Spend a few hours at the British Museum with your family. There is an amazing collection representing history from around the world. The children will enjoy the Egyptian section and the mummy room. Make sure you borrow an audio guide for kids as it is really enjoyable. Best of all this museum has free admission for the everyone -yipee! You can shop for treasures at Camden Market. Check out the stalls selling clothes, accessories, art and souvenirs. There are food stall as well. Teenagers will enjoy this vibrant market and will not want to leave. Sunday is the best day to visit. I have had to drag my daughter away from here many a times! 
Head to the Tower of London and join a tour with one of the beefeaters and learn the fascinating history. Teens and older children will enjoy all the gory details! Be sure to visit the crown jewels to see these beautiful pieces. The grounds are not very stroller friendly as there are several steep stairs to navigate. Free with London PassThe Grant Museum of Zoology is a fantastic place to bring your kids when you travel to London. There are 67,000 fascinating specimens housed here including a stuffed gorilla, tiger bones and a pickled hedgehog! For a small fee you can adopt the specimen of your choice and have your name placed beside it. Your kids will have a blast picking out which one to choose. Don't miss out on sampling some delicious British food for kids. Fish and chips or a tasty roast beef dinner will be hits with the kids. Or try some of the many international foods with the kids such as curries or kebabs. Visit Pollock's Toy Museum with your toddlers and children. They can see the puppets and theaters from long ago. Plus there is an excellent exhibit of toys from around the world.Free with London Pass Your football (soccer) fans are going to love a Chelsea FC Stadium Tour. Visit the change rooms, see the VIP section, the pitch and a visit to the museum. This is a must do for your little football fanatics! Free with London Pass Return to UK Family Holidays from London With Kids New! CommentsWe'd love to hear your comments and any advice you have for fellow travellers! |
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