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A holiday in London will certainly make your children happy as they will find truly unique and incredible experiences and activities.
THE BEST ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN IN LONDON
01
HARRY POTTER STUDIOS
The fascination of Harry Potter engages children and adults alike. If you are on holiday in London, you certainly cannot avoid a trip to the wonderful Harry Potter Studios.
Beautiful. Majestic. Fascinating… whether you are a Harry Potter fan or not, you will hardly remain impassive to the evocative charm of the place.
You can admire props, costumes, behind the scenes. See Buckbeak up close. Enter the Forbidden Forest. You will be able to relive the entire Harry Potter saga firsthand. Difficult to establish which are the most beautiful attractions. We, as fans, loved them all, from the first to the last.
More info from here
02
DOUBLE-DECKER BUS
For your children, the legendary double-decker buses will not be a means of transport but a real attraction.
Starting from the second bus trip, the opening of the doors will coincide with a wild run of your little ones on the first floor, in an attempt to grab the best seat.
Indeed, traveling by bus is really comfortable, relaxing and, above all, suggestive. You can admire London from the top of the bus… for the price of a single trip.
You will see that you will use the metro very rarely!
03
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
The building brings to mind Harry Potter and the Great Hall of Hogwarts. In any case, it is one of the most beautiful and interesting museums in London, suitable not only for children.
The Museum is organized into five main areas; the 1st floor, with the different entrances, and the four exhibition areas with ancient finds from Zoology, Mineralogy, Botany, Paleontology and Entomology.
Red Zone dedicated to planet Earth, the forces that regulate it, and its treasures. Green Zone dedicated to ecology and evolution. Blue Zone with dinosaurs, reptiles, mammals, sea creatures and human biology. Orange Zone with the Darwin Center and Wildlife Garden.
04
SCIENCE MUSEUM
It rises a short distance from the previous museum and represents a journey through the objects that have changed the history of our species. A truly magical and interesting place where children will also be involved with games and activities.
The visit of the two museums requires some time, which is why they can be visited on two separate days.
If you have some time on your hands, the Transport Museum is another must-see for children in London. From here all the info on the “family-friendly” museums of the capital.
05
LONDON EYE
Adults and children will appreciate a ride on the most famous Ferris wheel in the world, the London Eye.
Climb aboard capsules covered entirely in glass to admire London from above and all the main monuments such as Big Ben, Saint Paul, Westminster.
The wheel takes about 30 minutes to complete its full revolution.
Info from this link.
06
TOWER OF LONDON
One of the most beautiful and best preserved medieval fortresses in Europe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A visit to the Tower, although not exactly cheap, is one of the must-do activities for adults and children in London.
Walls, towers, ravines and cannons will certainly make the little ones happy.
Spectacular, then, the visit to the crown jewels.
The ticket includes a guided tour (in English) of about an hour with the Beefeaters, or the guardians of the Tower.
More info from here.
07
DIANA MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND AND ROYAL PARKS
One of the most popular attractions for children in London. It is a beautiful play area inspired by the story of Peter Pan, with a pirate ship, games and sensory pathways.
It is located in the beautiful Kensington Gardens, adjacent to Hyde Park, one of the most famous royal parks in London with lots of navigable lake and bridge.
If you are on holiday with children in London you will have the opportunity to visit many wonderful parks. If you have time, take a trip to the one in Richmond, one of the most suggestive.
From here, the parks of London not to be missed.
08
M&M WORLD AND LEGO STORE
Leicester Square is a lively and lively square with cinemas, a small park and many statues with famous characters such as Harry Potter or Mary Poppins.
But this square will make your children happy above all for the presence of two extraordinary shops: M&M World and Lego Store.
M&M’s World is spread over 3 floors all entirely dedicated to the most famous coated peanuts in the world.
A real explosion of colors with gadgets of all kinds and, of course, sweets of every taste and shape.
The Lego Store is just opposite and is entirely dedicated to the legendary Lego bricks, with tons of sculptures just waiting to be photographed.
09
GREENWICH
If the weather is nice, make your way to this beautiful district, not too far from the centre. And perhaps do it by boat: the children will certainly appreciate it.
In Greenwich you can admire a splendid Park with a suggestive view of the city, a welcoming market, and a completely free maritime museum.
Greenwich is also home to the Royal Observatory: the meridian line passes right here, allowing you to place two feet in as many hemispheres at the same time!
Info from this link.
10
HAMLEYS
A paradise for children with over 35,000 games and toys on 7 floors. It is located on busy Regent St, a real London shopping street.
At Hamleys every day lots of entertainment awaits you but, above all, games for everyone. It will be practically impossible to leave the shop without a souvenir. Even small.
It is the largest toy shop in the city, an unmissable stop on what to see with children in London.
Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 9pm. Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00.
11
LONDON STADIUM TOUR
Stamford Bridge. Emirates. Wembley. If you have football-loving children, a tour of one of these wonderful stadiums will be a truly unforgettable experience. An activity that, of course, will also make us adults happy.
Andrea and I admired the Emirates. The tour was really beautiful, with a visit to the changing rooms, the press room and, of course, entrance to the pitch. The ticket includes an audio guide in many languages, a pair of Arsenal headphones and entrance to the Museum.
You can buy tickets online from this link.
Also similar is the Stamford Bridge Tour which will take you into the world of Chelsea. Possibility to take a photo (for a fee) near the Champions League. Tickets from this link.