London with Kids
London can be a wonderful destination for a family vacation but it pays to do your research on child-friendly venues. There are now many family-oriented restaurants and cafes, along with children's theatre performances and many great locations for children's outings to keep the children amused and engaged all day long.
Top 10 Free Things to Do in London with Kids
You might think that London is not a very child-friendly city but you'd be wrong. You may also think of London as an expensive city. Wrong again! There is always something going on for children and families and there are plenty of free things to do for in London children too.
You might think that London is not a very child-friendly city but you'd be wrong. You may also think of London as an expensive city. Wrong again! There is always something going on for children and families and there are plenty of free things to do for in London children too.
Top 10 Stuff for Kids to Do in London
London can be a wonderful destination for a family vacation but it pays to do your research. Here are the top 10 ideas to entertain children in London.
London can be a wonderful destination for a family vacation but it pays to do your research. Here are the top 10 ideas to entertain children in London.
Best Toddler-Friendly London Attractions
Bringing your toddler to London? These London attractions will keep your under 5 year olds entertained and the adults are sure to enjoy these London attractions as well.
Bringing your toddler to London? These London attractions will keep your under 5 year olds entertained and the adults are sure to enjoy these London attractions as well.
Free Tube Travel for Children
Find out how to get free children's tube travel in London.
Find out how to get free children's tube travel in London.
Fun Free Day Out for All The Family
Here's a great day for families with children of all ages. It starts at the British Museum, takes in a free children's playground, and visits spooky university museums.
Here's a great day for families with children of all ages. It starts at the British Museum, takes in a free children's playground, and visits spooky university museums.
Greenwich Tour
Tour of the best to see and do in Greenwich, south London, where all time is measured from. This tour has been specifically put together with families in mind.
Tour of the best to see and do in Greenwich, south London, where all time is measured from. This tour has been specifically put together with families in mind.
Diana Memorial Playground
The Diana Memorial Playground in Kensington Gardens, next to Kensington Palace, the former home of Diana Princess of Wales, is a fabulous children's playground for kids up to 12 years. There's loads for kids to do in the Diana Memorial Playground including playing on the enormous wooden pirate ship.
The Diana Memorial Playground in Kensington Gardens, next to Kensington Palace, the former home of Diana Princess of Wales, is a fabulous children's playground for kids up to 12 years. There's loads for kids to do in the Diana Memorial Playground including playing on the enormous wooden pirate ship.
Peter Pan Statue in Kensington Gardens
Directions on how do you find the Peter Pan statue in Kensington Gardens, plus further information about this delightful statue.
Directions on how do you find the Peter Pan statue in Kensington Gardens, plus further information about this delightful statue.
Coram's Field - Children's Playground
Coram's Field is good for all age children and a great, free central London playground to visit at the end of a days sightseeing so the kids can go crazy for a while and you can relax with a coffee.
Coram's Field is good for all age children and a great, free central London playground to visit at the end of a days sightseeing so the kids can go crazy for a while and you can relax with a coffee.
It's A 'Family Affair' at Rocco Forte's Brown's Hotel
It's a 'Family Affair' at Brown's Hotel London with its exclusive family package to make your stay in London fabulous for all the family.
It's a 'Family Affair' at Brown's Hotel London with its exclusive family package to make your stay in London fabulous for all the family.
Museum of Childhood
Find out about the Museum of Childhood including history, contact details, and a review.
Find out about the Museum of Childhood including history, contact details, and a review.
Kid's Zone at The National Army Museum
Kid's Zone is a fantastic play area for children under ten years old, within the National Army Museum.
Kid's Zone is a fantastic play area for children under ten years old, within the National Army Museum.
Cartoon Museum
The Cartoon Museum in London is dedicated to preserving the best of British cartoons, caricatures, comics, and animation.
The Cartoon Museum in London is dedicated to preserving the best of British cartoons, caricatures, comics, and animation.
Family Events At The V & A
There are regular Family Events at The V & A (Victoria and Albert Museum) in South Kensington, London, to encourage children and adults to learn together.
There are regular Family Events at The V & A (Victoria and Albert Museum) in South Kensington, London, to encourage children and adults to learn together.
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre opened in 2005 to celebrate the life of this great children's author. It's a short train ride from London and here's all the information for need to plan a visit.
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre opened in 2005 to celebrate the life of this great children's author. It's a short train ride from London and here's all the information for need to plan a visit.
London Eye With Small Children Review
How easy is it to travel on the London Eye with small children? They may well go free (under fives) but is it all too much of a nightmare to even contemplate? Actually, no. It's really easy but, as with everything with small children, you need to plan your trip well. Here's everything you'll need to know to make a flight on the Eye with small children a wonderful experience.
How easy is it to travel on the London Eye with small children? They may well go free (under fives) but is it all too much of a nightmare to even contemplate? Actually, no. It's really easy but, as with everything with small children, you need to plan your trip well. Here's everything you'll need to know to make a flight on the Eye with small children a wonderful experience.
No Buggies on the London Eye
The London Eye does not allow pushchairs/buggies/strollers/prams. They do provide storage facilities for your pushchair and offer free use of a baby carrier.
The London Eye does not allow pushchairs/buggies/strollers/prams. They do provide storage facilities for your pushchair and offer free use of a baby carrier.
The Nutcracker Ballet - Family Friendly Performance Review
English National Ballet offer family friendly performances where children under 5 are welcome. I took my 2 year old daughter to see The Nutcracker as part of the English National Ballet Christmas season.
English National Ballet offer family friendly performances where children under 5 are welcome. I took my 2 year old daughter to see The Nutcracker as part of the English National Ballet Christmas season.
Kids Love Disco
Kids Love Disco is a monthly disco, held on the last Sunday, aimed at kids ages 0-12. Always fun, Kids Love Disco has previously included performances by a Japanese puppeteer, kids stand up comedy, and face painting. The organizers aim is to encourage children to dance by playing cool music from the 70's up to the latest sounds.
Kids Love Disco is a monthly disco, held on the last Sunday, aimed at kids ages 0-12. Always fun, Kids Love Disco has previously included performances by a Japanese puppeteer, kids stand up comedy, and face painting. The organizers aim is to encourage children to dance by playing cool music from the 70's up to the latest sounds.
Little People's Cookie Class at Villandry, London
The Little People's Cookie Class happens every Saturday at the Villandry restaurant at 170 Great Portland Street, London. Children learn to bake with 'Baker Bassett' and can bring their cookies home afterwards.
The Little People's Cookie Class happens every Saturday at the Villandry restaurant at 170 Great Portland Street, London. Children learn to bake with 'Baker Bassett' and can bring their cookies home afterwards.
The Music House for Children
The Music House for Children in Shepherd's Bush, London has specialized in music and performing arts education since 1994.
The Music House for Children in Shepherd's Bush, London has specialized in music and performing arts education since 1994.
All Fired Up - Ceramics Cafe
All Fired Up is a ceramics cafe based in East Dulwich, London. There is no need to book and no age limit. Customers are invited to paint their extensive range of ceramics on any given day, starting from £5 upwards, or just to simply enjoy the cafe - they serve Italian coffee, cakes, and light lunches. All Fired Up is open 7 days a week.
All Fired Up is a ceramics cafe based in East Dulwich, London. There is no need to book and no age limit. Customers are invited to paint their extensive range of ceramics on any given day, starting from £5 upwards, or just to simply enjoy the cafe - they serve Italian coffee, cakes, and light lunches. All Fired Up is open 7 days a week.
Free Monthly Drawing Event
The Wallace Collection runs a free drawing event for all the family on the first Sunday of each month. No need to book.
The Wallace Collection runs a free drawing event for all the family on the first Sunday of each month. No need to book.
Shopping in London With Children
It can be a chore taking children shopping with you, particularly in a big city, as they can get easily bored. Keep them stimulated by adding a few of these shops into your day.
It can be a chore taking children shopping with you, particularly in a big city, as they can get easily bored. Keep them stimulated by adding a few of these shops into your day.
Unicorn Theatre
The Unicorn Theatre in London is the first ever purpose-built professional theatre for children in the UK.
The Unicorn Theatre in London is the first ever purpose-built professional theatre for children in the UK.
Design Museum Kid's Activities
If you're in London with your kids at a weekend, be sure to check out the Design Museum, which regularly has Sunday events for children from 6 to 12 years old.
If you're in London with your kids at a weekend, be sure to check out the Design Museum, which regularly has Sunday events for children from 6 to 12 years old.
Tips for London Sightseeing with Children
London is an expensive city for North Americans, especially when the exchange rate favors the English pound. Here are tips to help you do some great London sightseeing, with minimal hassles and reasonable cost.
London is an expensive city for North Americans, especially when the exchange rate favors the English pound. Here are tips to help you do some great London sightseeing, with minimal hassles and reasonable cost.
Kid's Week - Kids Go Free to Top London Shows
Kid's Week is an annual event to encourage kid's to enjoy the delights of West End theater productions by offering free entry! There are also deals on meals and travel.
Kid's Week is an annual event to encourage kid's to enjoy the delights of West End theater productions by offering free entry! There are also deals on meals and travel.
Pollock's Toy Museum
Every corner of Pollock’s Toy Museum is filled with visual delights and childhood memories. Check out the 4,000 year old Egyptian toy mouse!
Every corner of Pollock’s Toy Museum is filled with visual delights and childhood memories. Check out the 4,000 year old Egyptian toy mouse!
Golden Hinde
The Golden Hinde is a replica of Sir Francis Drake's 16th century ship that circumnavigated the world twice. They have plenty of activities for kids, which often include being a pirate.
The Golden Hinde is a replica of Sir Francis Drake's 16th century ship that circumnavigated the world twice. They have plenty of activities for kids, which often include being a pirate.
Barracudas
Day camps around London and south-east England for energetic kids to try activities including: archery, parachuting games, quad bikes, and water polo.
Day camps around London and south-east England for energetic kids to try activities including: archery, parachuting games, quad bikes, and water polo.
The Circus Space
A chance to learn circus skills including: trapeze, tight-rope walking, juggling, and stilt-walking.
A chance to learn circus skills including: trapeze, tight-rope walking, juggling, and stilt-walking.
London Scuba Diving School
Learn the basics of scuba diving and achieve an 'Open Water Referral' certificate which covers theory and practice in the safety of a swimming pool.
Learn the basics of scuba diving and achieve an 'Open Water Referral' certificate which covers theory and practice in the safety of a swimming pool.
Westway Stables - Horseriding
Westway Stables in London's North Kensington offers horse and pony riding lessons in an all-weather arena. They have facilities to suit children and adults, from beginners to experienced riders. As well as riding, they teach how to look after horses.
Westway Stables in London's North Kensington offers horse and pony riding lessons in an all-weather arena. They have facilities to suit children and adults, from beginners to experienced riders. As well as riding, they teach how to look after horses.
National Gallery Family Events
Check out the regular family and children's event at The National Gallery organized by age group.
Check out the regular family and children's event at The National Gallery organized by age group.
Science Museum
The National Family and Parenting Institute asked parents to nominate family-friendly places, and the Science Museum in London is always in the top ten due to the interactive exhibitions catering for different age groups.
The National Family and Parenting Institute asked parents to nominate family-friendly places, and the Science Museum in London is always in the top ten due to the interactive exhibitions catering for different age groups.
Kids Love London
'Kids Love London' is packed full of great ideas to help you plan a family trip to London. It includes restaurants, museums and attractions, even shopping. There are also games on the site so it's great for kids and parents to explore!
'Kids Love London' is packed full of great ideas to help you plan a family trip to London. It includes restaurants, museums and attractions, even shopping. There are also games on the site so it's great for kids and parents to explore!
Dance, Drama, & Singing Workshops
Perform runs unique drama, dance, and singing-based workshops, parties, and holiday experiences throughout London and the south-east of England.
Perform runs unique drama, dance, and singing-based workshops, parties, and holiday experiences throughout London and the south-east of England.