London is one of the world's great cities — the capital of England and the United Kingdom, a former heart of a global empire, and today a cosmopolitan metropolis of nine million people drawing visitors from every country. The city holds more UNESCO-listed sites, Michelin-starred restaurants, and free world-class museums than almost any other capital. From the medieval Tower of London and the palaces of Westminster to the street food of Borough Market, the theatres of the West End, and the galleries of Tate Modern, London offers an almost inexhaustible range of experiences across its 33 boroughs.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Natural History Museum
Science Museum
Warner Bros. Studio Tour — The Making of Harry Potter
London Eye
ZSL London Zoo
Tower of London
LEGOLAND Windsor
Kew Gardens
Greenwich Park and Cutty Sark
Hyde Park and Diana Memorial Playground
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
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Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Book Warner Bros. Studio Tour at wbstudiotour.co.uk at least 3–4 weeks ahead — it sells out during school holidays and peak weekends
The Oyster card child rate (ages 5–10) travels free on the Tube and buses when accompanied by a fare-paying adult; children aged 11–15 need a Zip Oyster photocard (apply at tfl.gov.uk before travelling)
Many attractions offer family tickets (typically 2 adults and 2 children) which represent better value than individual tickets — always check the attraction website before purchasing
London's best free family activities are clustered in South Kensington: the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, and Victoria and Albert Museum are all within a 5-minute walk of each other on Exhibition Road
Pack a rain layer and a warm layer regardless of the season — London weather is unpredictable and temperatures drop sharply in the shade even in summer
The Thames Clipper river bus service (tfl.gov.uk/river) connects Westminster, Bankside, Greenwich, and O2 — a scenic and child-friendly alternative to the Tube that children often enjoy as an attraction in itself