It’s a bold claim, but I think London may be the best European city for school-age kids. There’s so much to do here, from accessible history and world famous museums (many of them free) to royal palaces, beautiful parks, kid-friendly food and public transportation that’s a destination unto itself. I recently spent 10 days in …
Afternoon tea is on the agenda for many visitors to London, and the city offers an incredible number of options. Many are family-friendly, with special children’s menus and themes related to beloved British characters. Here are five great spots for kid-friendly afternoon tea in London. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych …
I was a huge fan of the Harry Potter books growing up, and at the time of our recent London visit I had just finished reading the fifth book aloud to my 8 year old daughter, so a visit to the Harry Potter studios outside London was one of the things we were most eagerly …
We’re big Paddington fans, so as soon as I heard about the immersive Paddington Bear Experience, I knew I wanted to work it into our London itinerary. I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, but I would describe it as a combination of interactive theatre and elaborately-themed pretend play. This ended up being one of …
I love discovering a big city through a food tour (I’ve done them in Rome and NYC), and it’s also one of my favorite things to do when traveling with kids. I knew I wanted to build a food tour into our London itinerary and Secret Food Tours, which operates globally but was founded in …