London with Kids : 21 Things To Do

London is one of the most kid-friendly cities in the world! There are many things to do in London with kids. Learn more about things to do in London with kids! The best thing about London is, you can avoid the crowds even during summer, since it is not one of the beachy countries that attract too many tourists like Spain or France. You can enjoy the mild weather and occasional rain, with amazing history and culture! Here are some of the ideas for your London trip with kids.

1 - Hyde Park 

London means endless parks. You can explore squirrels, foxes, deer, ponds, ducks, and green grass with your little ones by walking among colorful trees with a baby carriage.
The best-known London park is undoubtedly Hyde Park. Hyde Park is such a large park that it can be accessed by entering five different subway stations and five different gates.  You can ride your child's bicycle or scooter in Hyde Park, feed squirrels and ducks with your hand, and have a picnic. One of the favorite activities of children is to rent a rowboat ride in the giant pond in the heart of Hyde Park.

2 - Kensington Gardens And Diana Memorial Playground 

Kensington Gardens, which was once the private garden of Kensington Palace, is now among the parks that belong to the UK Monarchy and are open to the public, like Hyde Park. Kensington Gardens is located just west of Hyde Park. Children love the sand park around the giant pirate ship on the Diana Memorial Playground in the park's northwest. While the children are on the top of the ship barefoot and around, parents can enjoy the tea and coffee they buy from the cafe of the park.

3 - Natural History Museum 

Many museums in London are free to enter. The three most suitable for children (Natural History Museum, Science Museum, V&A Museum of Childhood) are located in the so-called Museum District, in the South Kensington area. Considered one of the striking examples of Roman architecture in England, the museum is a work of art in itself. The Natural History Museum contains millions of examples of botany, paleontology and zoology. Models and fossils of extinct animals or animals living in nature are exhibited in the museum. The giant dinosaur skeleton at the museum entrance and other details in the dinosaurs section attracts a lot of attention. The ice skating rink set up in front of the Natural History Museum in winter is also very popular for both children and adults.

4 - Science Museum 

There are many interactive screens in the museum where you can get information about the topics set out. The museum contains more than 300 thousand items from the history of science, such as classic cars, the oldest steam locomotive, the world's first jet engine, the clock prototype that will run for 10 thousand years, and the Apollo 10 space capsule. The museum also organizes activities such as various movie shows and science nights for children.

5 - London Eye

 London Eye, one of the most important symbols of London, is a giant Ferris wheel with a diameter of 120 meters that can be seen from many points of the River Thames. The London Eye's showcase cabins are just as gigantic as their own, and about 20 people can ride. London Eye, which is £ 25 per person, turns two rounds and takes half an hour in total—watching the short film about London broadcast in a 4D hall after the tour is also included in the price you pay. The kids love this episode even more than the London Eye trip.

6 - Chessing World Of Adventures

Chessington World of Adventures in the southwest of London gives children the pleasure of theme park, zoos, and aquariums all together. On the same day, you can go safari in the natural environments of the animals and you can experience adrenaline-filled moments in the fun units in the theme park.

7- Hamleys Toy Store

Hamleys on Regent Street, London's famous shopping street, which I can describe as much more than a toy store, consists of exactly 7 floors. In the store, where many sold toys are exhibited practically and can be tried by children, boomerangs flying in the air, magic sands, and many unusual handicraft activities cause children to be enchanted.

8- Planet Hollywood

There are many kid-friendly restaurants in London, but some of them are an excellent experience, especially for families with children. Planet Hollywood, the famous Hollywood-themed restaurant located near Piccadilly Circus, is one of them. It's almost like you were transported to an American movie shot in the '90s. Giant burgers, milkshakes, costumed waiters, constantly entertaining announcements, birthday celebration messages on the screens allow you to have a great time with the children.

9 - Rainforest Cafe

How about a nice meal with your kids in the ambiance of the Amazon rainforest? Tropical rains, waterfalls, lightning await you at the Rainforest Cafe in Piccadilly Circus, in the heart of London. In the Rainforest, where birthday parties are also held, there is always a party atmosphere, and the children love it.

10 - Warner Bros Studios - Harry Potter Tour 

You can take a behind-the-scenes tour of Harry Potter at Warner Bros Studios. If you want to participate in this tour where you can see the sets and costumes used in the movie, you have to pay £47 for adults and £38 for 5-15 years old children. Tickets are free for children aged four and under, and there are family ticket options.

12 - Victor And Albert Museum of Childhood 

The Victor Childhood Museum is located in the Bethnal Green district. The collection of this interactive museum, where many activities related to children are organized, includes teddy bears, porcelain dolls, puppets, model trains, lead soldiers, cardboard games, costumes, and more than 40 dollhouses, some of which were donated by the royal. Admission is free.

13 - London Transport Museum

The museum, where you can find London's famous double-decker red buses, trains, London transportation and everything about its history, is located in Covent Garden. In the museum, where children can enter free of charge, £18,50 is taken from adults.

14- London  Zoo

Looking for the perfect day out in London with a preschooler? Then look no further than London Zoo. London Zoo, which was founded in 1828 and is the oldest in the world, is appreciated for keeping animals in suitable conditions for their natural environment. With over 16,000 animals, such as gorillas, lions, tigers, lemurs, spiders, birds, and fish, London Zoo is also the UK's largest zoo. The penguin beach, where penguins can be watched both from above and below the water in a beach-themed giant pool, and the butterfly tent attract the most attention in London Zoo. London Zoo entrance fee is £17,73 for 3-15 age children and £27,27 for adults. Under three age is free.

15 - Winter Wonderland

If you are in London during Christmas and New Year's Eve, you shouldn't miss Winter Wonderland, a giant amusement park where children can have a lot of fun. Winter Wonderland, set up in Hyde Park in mid-November every year, remains open until mid-January. Entry to Winter Wonderland is free, and children are paid for the units.

16 - Afternoon Tea Ritz Hotel 

It's an excellent opportunity for kids to experience the British aristocracy. The price of Afternoon Tea, which continues throughout the day at Ritz London, is £ 35 per person for children and £ 55 for adults.

17 - Royal Observatory And Greenwich Park

When you come to Greenwich, you can visit the Royal Observatory with your children and take photos at the starting point of the meridian. Then you can spread out on the lawns of Greenwich Park, which has a view of the River Thames, where the Royal Observatory is located. In this park, which is quite inclined, children love to roll down on the grass. Royal Observatory entrance fee is £8 for children and £16 for adults.

18 - Cutty Stark

The fastest sailing ship of a period is now an award-winning London museum. When you visit Cutty Sark in the Greenwich Area, your children can both witness life on such a ship and have fun in the fair ambiance around the museum. Cutty Sark Museum entrance fee is £ 13.5 for adults and £ 7 for children.

19 - Thames River Tour By Cable 

How would you like to watch the Thames River with your children from the sky with the cable cars called Emirates Air Line? Departing from Greenwich, this ropeway allows you to watch the River Thames, skyscrapers in Canary Wharf, and Olympic Park while traveling at an altitude of 90 meters for 1 km. You can use Emirates Air Line one way for only £ 3.5 with your oyster, as well as £ 10.70 per person for adults and £ 6.20 for children, and you can get both a round-trip ropeway tour, entry to the Emirates Aviation Museum and participate in the flight simulation.

20 - The Magis Garden, Hamptınr Court Palace

The Magic Garden, a playground within Hampton Court Palace, is located near Bushy Park in southwest London. The entrance fee is £ 8 for adults and £ 6 for children, and it is possible to combine the fun of the park with a trip to Hampton Court Palace, where you will find parts of Henry's life.

21 - Legoland London

Legoland is located in Windsor district west of London, near Windsor Castle, and can be reached in about 2 hours by public transport from the city center. In addition to the entertainment units, miniature versions of landmarks made from lego are exhibited in the area called Miniland. If the Legoland entrance ticket is purchased online, it is £ 29 per person.

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