Kids' Activities in London

[snagito]

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!

 

[AndreaY]

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).

 

[Speculator]

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.

 

[KatBoo]

there's a kids section in Timeout magazine. Or look up their website
www.timeout.com

 

[KatBoo]

here's another tip.....if there are items you need but don't want to lug on the plance, you can hire stuff from here
www.baby2go.com

 

[JoTs]

They have an Oystercard now - which is the same as an Octopus card... so no need for a one day travelcard...

 

[e-mum]

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.