Destination: London

Many parents are wary of a trip to the big city with the kids, but don’t let it put you off, there is so much on for the whole family to experience.  Take a London Bus to Hyde Park where the younger children will have a great time splashing or climbing about   the popular Princess Dianas Memorial Playground. Parents can get to sit back with a coffee before taking a stroll along to one of the excellent museums that are situated just south of Kensington Gardens, such as; the Natural History and Science Museums. Both are free to enter; the basement floor of the Science Museum with its interactive exploratory area is a must for the inquisitive toddler. 

Animal lovers will have an interesting time visiting London Zoo at Regents Park, or Battersea Park Childrens Zoo, where you will come face to face with the animals, or head over to the London Aquarium for a fascinating experience via submarine lift to depths of the Ocean to see the green turtles, octopuses, and clown fish.  For the one of the best sightseeing trips  don't miss a flight on the London Eye, or a thrilling high speed boat ride along London’s historic river reaching speeds of up to 35 knots!

Things to Do in London with Kids

Take the kids on a London Double Decker Bus, or get to experience all of London's leading attractions on the London double decker bus tour where you can get on and off the bus throughout the city at your own pace.

Harry Potter fans  can take the chauffeur-driven tour in an eco-friendly hybrid car on a journey into the world of everyone's favourite boy wizard to discover the London and Oxford locations used in the blockbuster Harry Potter movies. 

V&A Museum of Childhood.at Bethnal Green is a child friendly museum that is great fun for both kids and adults. For the smaller children, there’s a play area and sand pit, and activities galore for school-age kids. If you wish to avoid the school crowds, best to visit in the afternoons. 

A visit to the world famous Battersea Park Children's Zoo in the heart of South London is a must see stop for all children . They offer an exciting animal experience that combines a zoo, animal encounters, a play area and a relaxing cafe.

Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Playground is a popular playground for children up to the age of 12 with it pirate ship, and play sculptures. This well thought out play area also has equipment suitable for children with special needs.

Kids will have fun at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!  featuring over 800 weird and wacky exhibits focusing on the hard to believe, the strange but true, and the bizarre, ranging from a Swarovski crystal coated Mini Cooper to a copy of The Last Supper painted on a grain of rice and everything in between!

The mysterious London Aquarium is home to one of the largest collections of global marine life and sits in the heart of London. With so much to see and do you will enjoy an unforgettable experience at The London Aquarium, as you explore the depths of the Atlantic Ocean interacting with spectacular marine life along the way. Westminster Bridge Road. 

London Zoo has a huge variety of animals for you can interact with, innovative exhibits, displays, and conservation projects. The London Zoo is set in Regent’s Park and provides a great day out for the whole family.

Enjoy a thrilling High speed boat ride along the Thames on the RIB tour and marvel at London landmarks such as London Eye, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London and the Ministry of Defence. Your award winning comedian guide ensures sparkling highbrow banter as you pull G past MI6 before holding on tight for an exhilarating trip to Canary Wharf and back mission accomplished. More details...

You can you get up close to your favourite celebrities; at Madame Tussauds. Sing, dance and perform with Beyonce, Britney, and Kylie; visit the Big Brother Diary Room or sail with Captain Jack Sparrow and the Pirates of the Caribbean. More details...

Situated just 20 minutes from Central London, Thorpe Park is the UK's most exhilarating theme park and promises a day of thrills, spills, fun and excitement. More details...

LegoLand Windsor offers more fun than you can imagine for children and their families. Within the park they can set sail with the Viking fleet on Vikings River Splash, pan for gold at the Pirate Goldwash or unravel the mystery of the Nordic-themed hedge maze as you try and catch Loki in his labyrinth of trickery. If that wasn’t enough don’t forget to visit Miniland, as famous landmarks from all over the world have been built in Lego Bricks, recreating the whole scene in a miraculous miniature land. More details...

Great savings for the whole family with The London Pass. Get into Top London attractions for Free and get to jump the queue! Click here for more details attractions.

Recommended family friendly hotels in London:

The splendid, luxurious Renaissance Chancery Court in Holborn is a short walk from West End. More details...

Hilton Metropole is just 10 minutes walk from Oxford Street, this 4-star prestigious London hotel offers luxury rooms, a health club and swimming pool. Children aged 18 or under stay free when sharing a room with adults. Kids aged 10 or under eat and drink for free from the children's menu. More details...

Luna & Simone Hotel
This hotel in the Westminster area of central London, may offer budget prices but offers so much more! Luna & Simone Hotel is a family-run hotel is an elegant Victorian town house with clean, comfortable rooms, a short walk from Victoria and Pimlico underground stations. It is the perfect base from which to explore nearby London attractions, including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye. Full English breakfast included! More details...