Visiting London with kids

With many things to do and see in London, we’re not going to lie. London can be tiring when visiting with kids and it can’t all be done in a hurry or even just a few days. A well-structured plan will come in handy to make visiting London with kids more worthwhile.

London activities for kids aged 0-5

• Kidzania
• The Mudchute
• The London Eye
• ZSL London Zoo
• Science Museum
• London Aquarium
• Children’s Story Centre
• Thames River Sightseeing
• Princess Diana Memorial Playground

London activities for older kids

• Theatreland
• Shrek’s Adventure
• Madame Tussauds
• Warner Bros. Studio
• Children’s Story Centre
• Natural History Museum
• Emirates Air Line cable car
• The Changing of the Guard

Parks and Playgrounds in London

When you’re in London with kids, there are many parks, gardens and playgrounds which you could go see.

• Diana Memorial Playground 
• Kew Gardens – (with a huge 10,000 sqm children’s garden) (paid attraction)

Central London: 

• Hyde Park & Serpentine Lido 
• St James’ Park and its pelicans
• Holland Park for its flowers; 
• Battersea Park with its zoo, playgrounds and Go Ape
• Coram’s Fields
• Regents Park with the London Zoo

South London: 

• Crystal Palace park with its Victorian dinosaurs
• Brockwell Park with its children’s railway and playground

West London: 

• Richmond Park with its herds of deer and the lovely Thames path

East London: 

• The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 
• Greenwich Park with its views and gardens

North London: 

• Hampstead Heath
• Primrose Hill – stunning views 

Family Friendly London Travel Guide

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