Although Summer is quickly coming to a close, some of our readers may be sneaking in one last family trip before the kids head back to school. In the event your adventures will take you to London, we are thrilled to share some kid-friendly secrets to my most favorite city in the world! Special thanks to our friend Kira for these tips!
Traveling to a large city can be a great thing to do with kids of all ages; the perfect way to introduce your child{ren} to history and culture. Whatever the ages of your family members, there’s plenty to see and do with kids in London. The major attractions will always be happy to open their doors to families. The Tower of London, Madame Tussauds, The London Eye and the plethora of museums {The British Museum {which is free, BONUS!}, The Science Museum and the V&A Museum of Childhood are particularly wonderful}, for example, are perfect additions to any family-orientated itinerary. But the major sights that are buzzing with tourists are not the be-all and end-all of what the city has to offer.
In fact, there are some hidden gems that would make your child’s day – you just need to know where to look. While it might seem to be a waste to travel to London just to play outside in a park, letting your children run off some steam after a morning of sightseeing can help to keep them in good spirits. The incredibly popular Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground in Kensington Gardens is a great choice if you’re looking for a unique adventure playground with a pirate ship, sensory trails, tepees and toys galore. Based around the magic of Peter Pan, it’s an awesome place to play, no matter how old you are.
Fancy a civilized afternoon with your youngsters, appreciating the quintessentially British tradition of afternoon tea, but not sure whether they will be able to sit still long enough to enjoy it? The Stupendous Afternoon Tea at the Mercer Street Hotel is an awesome way of introducing young ones to the joys of a British tea. Inspired by the Roald Dahl classic, Matilda, it’s full of scrumptious goodies that will bring out the inner child. Meanwhile, the Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea at the Sanderson is perfect for any lover of Alice in Wonderland.
Do your kids love a bit of treasure hunting? Join one of the Thames beachcombing tours for a chance to find a real piece of London history. Dating back to the Elizabethan, Tudor and Roman times, bits and pieces wash up on the shores of the Thames all the time and with one of these tours, you have a good chance of finding something.
Let’s not forget the array of child and family-friendly attractions that are easily accessible from the city center – Thorpe Park, LEGOLAND and the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour are all full of magical promise and well worth a day out if you’re spending some time in the city.
Book a Travelodge in London and you can secure a family room for an affordable price while also placing you in prime position to experience all the city has to offer. Take your pick from the multitude of activities offered and enjoy some quality time with your family before the end of summer; they’ll be back at school in no time.
Have you been with kids in London? What are some of your favorite sites to see?
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