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Welcome to our UK travel forum where you can get advice on everything from holidays to exotic destinations, to tips on London travel.

First time in England

30 replies

maksiiking · 23/11/2022 16:42

Hi everyone!
My name is Max. I'm going to London for the first time in my life with my little baby next week. My kid is 2 years old. What can I do with him in London?
thanks for your tips
Greetings!

OP posts:
Runover · 23/11/2022 17:34

2 yr olds need to run around and have free range, museums are rarely suitable unless a Children’s Museum designed to have areas to be played with and touched. I would aim for one big tourist spot a day and also a run around in a nearby park. Don’t try and be too obsessed with schedules as you will both be miserable.

I would take them for a ride on a big red bus and sit upstairs at the front (outside peak rush hour times) so you can see everything below. It’s also fun to take a Black Taxi Cab but as they are so young they will barely remember it you may want to save money.

Where are you staying? I would avoid spending lot of time on public transportation but try and stay somewhere close to the big London Parks if it is in your budget. Bring clothes for rain and all weathers so you can spend time outside no matter what.

www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/family-activities/things-to-do-with-toddlers-in-london

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 23/11/2022 17:35

midsomermurderess · 23/11/2022 17:27

You do t have to puff yourself all up and rise to everything.

I'm sure that made sense to you.

Piglet1122 · 23/11/2022 17:35

Are either of you an Abba fan?

Turmerictolly · 23/11/2022 17:35

Hamleys Toy Store nr Piccadilly Circus also exciting for kids and the Rainforest Cafe is close to it.

marcopront · 23/11/2022 18:02

Turmerictolly · 23/11/2022 17:34

Some of these suggestions are weird! The child is two so why suggest Jack the Ripper Museum and an Escape Room!

Kensington gardens has a large and lovely play area. If it's raining, the London Aquarium. The natural history and science museums are free and have areas for very young children. Local leisure centres usually have soft play sessions. Greenwich, as outlined by a previous poster, is a nice day out for all of the family and Greenwich Park also has a good playground.

The odd suggestions are all coming from one person.

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