Below, find many London ideas for families.
Ten suggestions, from Thames boat tours to Shakespeare plays, with lots in between.
Photos of London at Christmas, for family travelers.
Set the mood for your London vacation, with books, DVD's, and videos that kids will like, set in this famous city.
Money-saving tips for London vacationers-- especially families doing sightseeing.
Free museums, playgrounds and play areas, Kew Gardens, and more -- brought to you by About.com's Guide for London Travel.
So much in London can be enjoyed for free: major museums, art galleries, concerts; the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace; street performers at Covent Garden... About's Guide to London for Visitors covers these and more fine freebies.
Photos and tips for this popular attraction. (Picture a giant spoked wheel by the Thames, that rotates up passenger capsules for a birds-eye view.)
It's not just one Tower, it's acres of towers, ramparts, and a Green with resident ravens-- a must-see attraction on the Thames, especially for kids. William the Conqueror, beheaded Queens, imprisoned princes: history is colorful, to say the least.
Housed in a masterpiece of Victorian architecture, this museum is interactive and kid-friendly. Dinosaurs are a highlight. Price is free!
Photos and tips for visiting Shakespeare's Globe Theatre: a highlight of my family's trip.
A great day trip: Legoland is designed for ages two to twelve. Rides, live shows and other entertainment, mazes, water play zones, Miniland (made of 35M Lego blocks), and more.
Visit London at Halloween, and enjoy spooky fun (and off-season rates.)
Visiting London at Christmas-time brings special decorations, events, and merriment. See photos of
London at Christmas too.
Sightseeing, accommodation, getting around-- highlights from a visit with a 9-year-old.
Family-friendly Athenaeum Hotel & Apartments has spacious suites, many special touches, and a great location. See
photo tour also.
Stalk the ghosts of the West End, walk the Magical Mystery Tour... Choose from 150 walks. Most last two hours, and start at subway stations; kids are free. (Check web site for updates.)
The UK has much stronger rules regarding car and booster seats for kids; even a child as old as 11 may need a booster seat. Taxis are more or less exempt: but there are plenty of rules, so UK-bound families should take a look. (If the above link doesn't work, then search for the "UK Department of Transport" site.)
The Royal Botanical Gardens on the River Thames covers 300 acres, with plants from round the world.
Quick tips for planning your visit to this must-see attraction, to help you make the most of it.
The 'Thomas the Tank Engine' is a real steam engine and visits the Watercress Rail Line: check for dates and plan a ride.
Costumes, furniture, paintings, silver, glass, jewelry, books, photographs...
The NetLondon site covers theme parks, farms, play centers, lots more geared to locals but sure to interest kids.
Click your way to Destinations - London, and check out the Children's section at the TravelNow site: you'll find all the usual attractions plus Educational Outings, Fun Days Out, and The Great Outdoors. Lots of unusual ideas for a London vacation: how about the Puppet Theatre Barge?
