Tips for Family-Friendly Adventures in London Using RoutePerfect

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Everyone visits London for different reasons. It’s a sprawling, historic city that can overwhelm even the most seasoned travelers. Here are some tips to make your trip simpler, so you can enjoy family-friendly adventures in one of Europe’s most famous cities.

Planning a perfect trip

Start by thinking about what to prioritize – and consider your family’s energy levels! Maybe you don’t want to spend your entire time in London travelling from attraction to attraction, or event to event. So think about what’s most important. Select a few key experiences per day, leaving room for spontaneity, rest, and enjoying the moment. Using a London trip planner, you can create a personalized itinerary, based on preferences like “Great Food,” “Culture,” “Nature,” and “Active.”

Interactive fun

If your kid or kids have particularly impressive attention spans, they might enjoy the more cultural big-name attractions like the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the London Eye. But otherwise, you might be best off visiting places that offer interactive fun. Try the Natural History Museum, particularly if you have a dinosaur lover in the family. Entry is free and there’s a life-size T. rex animatronic.

The Harry Potter Studio Tour is a must-visit for Potter fans. Walk through the sets of Diagon Alley and the Great Hall.

The Science Museum is another free option and packed with interactive exhibits, from space exploration to hands-on experiments in the Wonderlab.

London’s green spaces

London’s parks are the antidote to sightseeing fatigue. They’re also free, beautiful, and full of things to do. You can rent a paddleboat at Hyde Park, visit the Diana Memorial Playground (good for pirate fans!), or just let the kids have some active time on the grass playing soccer (football to Londoners), catch, or tag.

Regent’s Park has colorful flowerbeds and playgrounds, and it’s also home to London Zoo, where you kids can see lions, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, and over 10,000 animals.

Hampstead Heath’s sprawling park features wooded trails, ponds, and the best panoramic views of the city at Parliament Hill. It might be the perfect spot for a picnic.

The great thing about these spaces is that both adults and kids are likely to enjoy them. Parks are a great place for kids to burn off energy and enjoy some outdoor time.

Family-friendly activities

Beyond the usual tourist spots, London is full of hidden gems. RoutePerfect can point you towards these more unique experiences.

God’s Own Junkyard is a neon sign wonderland in Walthamstow. It’s a museum and workshop featuring a huge collection of vintage and new neon lights. Maybe visit in the earlier hours so your kids don’t stay awake too late! It’s open from 11 a.m. Friday-Sunday.

The Postal Museum might not sound like the ideal experience for kids, but it has an underground train ride (known as Mail Rail) through old mail tunnels.

Using London’s transport – while staying sane!

Getting around London with a family can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. RoutePerfect offers smart trio-planning tools to let you see the best routes and find the best transport options. No need to be stuck frantically googling while other travelers are trying to make their way past.

London’s underground system is efficient, but busy. Try and avoid rush hours (squeezing into a packed tube is no fun). Kids under 11 travel free.

The city’s famous red double-decker buses are an experience in themselves. Sit up top for the best views.

Riverboats offer a more scenic (and less crowded) way to travel. Hop on a Thames Clipper for a mini cruise between activities.

Get an Oyster card or use contactless payment for easy access to all public transport. Leave extra time for toilet breaks – there’s often a queue, especially at underground stations where there’s often limited toilet facilities.

Downtime for recharging

Sightseeing all day isn’t realistic for a lot of families. Build some downtime into your itinerary so no one ends up overtired. Stay in accommodation with a kid-friendly vibe. Think about whether you’d like a hotel with family rooms, play areas, or kitchens for cooking a quick meal.

You might plan shorter outings in the afternoons – maybe a leisurely ride on the Thames or a stop at an ice cream parlor. Leave some gaps in your schedule. If you stumble across a playground or a street performer that the kids get excited about, you’ll have time to enjoy the day without feeling rushed.

London awaits

With RoutePerfect, you can plan a family-friendly trip that everyone will love. The platform lets you share your itinerary so you can all see what’s on the to-do list and look forward to your trip together!