Kids' Activities in London

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LittleLams

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We will be in London with a 3 year old and a 18 month old in August. I am doing due diligence as to the "must-do" kids' acitivities in London for that age range. Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks
 
Hi there - one suggestion might be the London Aquarium, its near the London Eye on the South Bank of the Thames, which my little niece aged 3 found fascinating, get there early though as it gets v. busy - but that's true of all tourist attractions in London.
 
Family activities

We use Spoonfed (http://www.spoonfed.co.uk) which is a London events listing but it tags all the family events. I'm not sure if this link will work, but you can click here:
http://www.spoonfed.co.uk/simpleEventSearch?location=&type=&genre=232&page=0
for all upcoming family events in London at museums, galleries, etc. So far it's the only event listing site I've found that does has family things! My kids (7 and 4) love the museums with interactive exhibits so that's always a good choice. Good luck with your trip!
 
Further up Regent street near Oxford Circus, there's the Mamas and Papas flagship store. If you're lucky, there might be a sale on.

They also have a cafe located inside the store with baby changing facilities.
 
Also, you may want to visit the Disney Store on Oxford Street, nearest tube station is Bond Street. The stairs to the first floor are rather steep so be careful.
 
I agree with the museums. It was the first time my 3 year old had been to a museum and he loved it. Even the 18 month old had a good time. Plenty of space to run around and lots of interactive exhibits.

They both loved the Lodon Eye too.
 
The parks!! They are so gorgeous. Some even have open air swimming pools called Lidos in them. Whatever is closest to you.

This I think has to be the biggest treat for a HK child -- to run wild on the grass for hours! Primrose Hill park is gorgeous and has a super view of the London skyline, and St James' Park has a special little bridge where you can feed the ducks. There's boating in Hyde Park.. Beautiful play areas in Kensington park near Harrods - But all the other parks are fantastic too - lots of open air concerts.

Pack a picnic whenever you see good weather in London and head for the parks!
 
The park is definitely a great idea, there's a flower walk in Kensington Park, high street kensington end, where you can take bread and nuts to feed the squirrels and birds (may not be that correct these days, but it's fun to have sparrows and blue tits feed off your hand).
 
If you're going to be travelling a lot on the tube, buses or trains, then it may be a good idea to buy a one day travelcard for unlimited travel.
 
They have an Oystercard now - which is the same as an Octopus card... so no need for a one day travelcard...
 
Yes, I agree w/ visiting the lovely parks in London when the weather is nice. Have a picnic there & bring a ball or other toys/games & just run wild on the grass!

You can also visit Convent Garden which is lovely to stroll around and if you're lucky you might see a performance on.

London Tower Bridge, museums, zoo and Hamleys toy shop are places I would also take my 3.5yr. old son.
 
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