Going to London in August just for a few days, can i ask those with experience of London the following:

[donbean]

1. when is the best time to book train tickets? Is it 6 weeks prior to going or sooner? (This is for cheapness btw.) 2)how much is it to go on the London eye and is it worth it?
2. where is good to go with a 5 year old? Got any top tips for me to enjoy and not get stressed!!!??

So sad about the double deckers

I am a terrible mother.
I took DD to London a few weeks ago and considered the London Eye, London Aquarium and Natural history museum.
I actually took her to Harrods

It was tat-tastic !!!!

also remember crowds are much worse for children than they are for us. Just think of that picture in Beegu where all she can see is legs . I would opt for quirky stuff (try a walk through the city on sunday) rather than the headline sights.

if you want to go to the Aquarium, you can get either 20 or 25% off if you book online.

Six weeks if fine for a super saver ticket but if you know when you are going book now.

If the weather is nice I would suggest a morning walking seeing all the main sights -Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, a couple of parks. My dds just loved jumping on and of the tube a genrally getting around. Also a wander along the south bank looking at the various street artists etc..
If the weather isn't so good I would say science museum (basement is great for young children).