Making the Most of the Captial: The Best Ways To Enjoy London With Kids ♥

The colourful shows, bustling streets, and constant energy of the capital are what makes it so exciting for visitors.

Naturally, it can seem even more magical to children, which is why so many of us long to take our youngsters there.

Before taking in the delights of Hamleys and the West End, however, it can be helpful to prepare how you will spend your time in the city and the places you’ll go.

This guide details how to enjoy your family trip thoroughly, while managing to completely avoid the stress that is typically associated with busy tourist areas. 

Note the Endless Opportunities for Fun
London offers a huge amount of kid-friendly activities. Whether you choose a day out at the Princess Diana Memorial Gardens in Kensington Gardens, visit one of the many top museums for families, or decide to view it all from above on the London Eye, plenty more opportunities for fun, education and cultural immersion remain. 

So, when planning your trip, search online for museum projects that cater to children – like the free drop-in Imagination Station at the V&A – to help ensure that your kids get the most from the trip.

Budget Wisely
Experiencing the best London tourist attractions can be costly. Fortunately, however, it is easier than ever to locate the cheapest places to visit – including cafés and restaurants – thanks to the surge of useful sites focussed solely on achieving this. Prior to going away, try to allocate time to search for the best deals online for exploring the capital’s famous attractions, in addition to guides for eating out affordably, and you could end up reaping huge benefits.

Enjoying a trip to London whilst saving money has never been easier, and neither has being able to tailor a holiday budget you match everyone’s preferences. 

Advance Planning
What attracts a lot of adults and kids alike to London are the delights it offers, from live theatre to museum exhibitions and more. Booking tickets in advance means that families can avoid the hassle of queuing altogether and, content in the knowledge that their entry to each destination is secured, can enjoy sampling the culinary world of the capital with a meal out beforehand. In addition, the research involved in scheduling ahead may also lead to discovering the various unsung treats of the city, which will enhance your experience even further. 

Home to some of the richest historical, cultural and artistic attractions on the planet, London can blow the mind of any visitor, especially that of a child. That is why tailoring how we spend our time to the needs and preferences of everyone in our family can maximise our potential for enjoyment while we are there.