Destination: London

Many adults are wary of a trip to the big city with kids, but don’t be put off. The family can have plenty of fun. Children of all ages could come face to face with a ring tailed lemur at Battersea Park Childrens Zoo or pass green turtles, seahorses, octopuses, clown fish and many more sea creatures of the deep on a submarine lift at London Aquarium or enjoy a thrilling high speed boat ride along London’s historic river reaching speeds of up to 35 knots!

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Harry Potter
If you are a Harry Potter fan, take the chauffeur-driven tour in an eco-friendly hybrid car on a journey into the world of everyone's favourite boy wizard where you will discover the London and Oxford locations used for the blockbuster Harry Potter movies. More details...

V&A Museum of Childhood.at Bethnal Green
This child friendly museum is great fun for both kids and adults. . For the smaller children, there’s a play area and sand pit, and activities galore for school-age kids. If you wish to avoid the school crowds, best to visit in the afternoons. More details...

Battersea Park Children's Zoo
A visit to the world famous Battersea Park Children's Zoo in the heart of South London is a must see stop for all children - and even the adults, visiting the capital. They offer an exciting animal experience that combines a zoo, animal encounters, a play area and a relaxing cafe. More details...

Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Playground
Is popular playground for children up to the age of 12 with it pirate ship, and play sculptures. Lots of the equipment can also be used by children with special needs. You could also see the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain in the Serpinetine. (Near Bayswater Station, Hyde Park). More details...

Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Features over 800 weird and wacky exhibits focusing on the hard to believe, the strange but true and the bizarre ranging from a Swarovski crystal coated Mini Cooper and three shrunken heads from Ecuador to a copy of The Last Supper painted on a grain of rice and everything in between! More details...

London double decker bus tour
The perfect way to experience all of London's leading attractions, this narrated double-decker bus tour offers unlimited hop-on/hop-off stops at over 70 locations throughout the city allowing you to see the world famous landmarks at your own pace. More details...

London Aquarium
The mysterious London Aquarium is home to one of the largest collections of global marine life and sits in the heart of London. With so much to see and do you will enjoy an unforgettable experience at The London Aquarium, as you explore the depths of the Atlantic Ocean interacting with spectacular marine life along the way. Westminster Bridge Road. More details...

London Zoo
A huge variety of animals for you can interact with, innovative exhibits, displays, and conservation projects. The London Zoo is set in Regent’s Park and provides a great day out for the whole family. Book your London Zoo tickets to see that there’s more to ZSL London Zoo than just looking at animals!

High speed boat ride along the Thames
Enjoy a thrilling high speed boat ride along the Thames and marvel at London landmarks such as London Eye, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London and the Ministry of Defence. Your award winning comedian guide ensures sparkling highbrow banter as you pull G past MI6 before holding on tight for an exhilarating trip to Canary Wharf and back mission accomplished. More details...

Madame Tussauds
No where else can you get up close with your favourite celebrities; Sing, dance and perform with Beyonce, Britney, and Kylie; visit the Big Brother Diary Room or sail with Captain Jack Sparrow and the Pirates of the Caribbean. More details...

Thorpe Park
Situated just 20 minutes from Central London, Thorpe Park is the UK's most exhilarating theme park and promises a day of thrills, spills, fun and excitement. More details...

LegoLand Windsor
Offers more fun than you can imagine for children and their families. Within the park they can set sail with the Viking fleet on Vikings River Splash, pan for gold at the Pirate Goldwash or unravel the mystery of the Nordic-themed hedge maze as you try and catch Loki in his labyrinth of trickery. If that wasn’t enough don’t forget to visit Miniland, as famous landmarks from all over the world have been built in Lego Bricks, recreating the whole scene in a miraculous miniature land. More details...
 

Recommended family friendly hotels in London:

The splendid, luxurious Renaissance Chancery Court in Holborn is a short walk from West End. More details...

Hilton Metropole is just 10 minutes walk from Oxford Street, this 4-star prestigious London hotel offers luxury rooms, a health club and swimming pool. Children aged 18 or under stay free when sharing a room with adults. Kids aged 10 or under eat and drink for free from the children's menu. More details...

Luna & Simone Hotel
This hotel in the Westminster area of central London, may offer budget prices but offers so much more! Luna & Simone Hotel is a family-run hotel is an elegant Victorian town house with clean, comfortable rooms, a short walk from Victoria and Pimlico underground stations. It is the perfect base from which to explore nearby London attractions, including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye. Full English breakfast included! More details...