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.

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.

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.

Your teen wants to do different things in London from when they were younger so you need to know what's cool so you can keep the whole family happy.

Find out how to get free children's tube travel in London.

London is a great city for all ages and I've put together the Top 10 Things to Do in London with Teenagers but I'm sure you know lots more ideas and it would be great if you'd share so other families can enjoy their time in the city too. Thanks!

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.

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.

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.

Directions on how do you find the Peter Pan statue in Kensington Gardens, plus further information about this delightful statue.

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.

Find out about the Museum of Childhood including history, contact details, and a review.

Kid's Zone is a fantastic play area for children under ten years old, within the National Army Museum.

The Cartoon Museum in London is dedicated to preserving the best of British cartoons, caricatures, comics, and animation.

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.

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.

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.

The Unicorn Theatre in London is the first ever purpose-built professional theatre for children in the UK.

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.

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.