– Buckingham Palace is one of the most visited places in the city. Every day, the changing of the royal guard is a real spectacle to be experienced with the children.
Prices: 28 euros for adults and 16,25 euros for children
– The Science Museum : children are kings in this museum entirely dedicated to science. Interactive experiences, the history of navigation, aviation, cutting-edge technologies, climate change, feats in medicine, all these activities will fascinate toddlers and adults alike!
Prices: 25 euros adults and 22 euros children
– the film studios of the Harry Potter saga : It’s one of the best arguments to convince your children to go to London. The Warner Bros Studio Tour London offers a unique experience: discovering the magic of the Harry Potter films. You get behind the scenes of the saga and walk through the various film sets and behind the scenes. As a bonus, toddlers will be able to admire the famous costumes and accessories that made the films so successful. The icing on the cake, some well-kept filming secrets will be revealed to you, in particular some special effects. Not to mention the possibility to explore Dumbledore’s office, and admire Harry’s Nimbus 2000 and Hagrid’s famous motorbike up close.
To prepare for your visit: www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/fr.
Price side, count 36 euros per adult and 27 euros per child.
– The London Zoo : plan a whole day to fully enjoy this immense place. Don’t miss the space devoted to monkeys and the tropical forest, with animals that roam freely.
Prices: 25 euros for adults and 16,65 euros for children
— Hyde Park et Kensington Garden : these are the two largest parks in London. Hyde Park is ideal for organizing a picnic or a stop in the sun. Kensington Garden will appeal to toddlers with in particular the statue of Peter Pan. Don’t miss the Diana Memorial Playground, northwest of the park. It’s a huge fenced playground with a huge pirate ship.
– St James Park : smaller, it is located next to Buckingham Palace. Take the kids to discover the pelican colonies!
– The Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew : a little far from the city center, they are worth the detour. The size of the estate and the number of greenhouses and gardens make this park a very popular place. The youngest will love the Treetop Walkway, a walkway suspended between the trees.
— Le Somerford Grove Adventure Playground : if you really have the time, treat your children to a day at this adventure park. Unique, it was made by London children.
How to go to London with the family?
– the train : The Eurostar connects Paris-Gare du Nord directly to Saint Pancras station in London, in around two and a half hours. It is really ideal for traveling from one city center to another. Depending on the season or when you book the rates are very fluctuating. On the Internet, of course, the offers are diverse: from 79 to 150 euros round trip from Paris Gare-du-Nord to Saint Pancréas in central London.
– by car : from France, another possibility is to cross the Channel by ferry. You have the choice between regular connections from Calais and Dover in 1h30 of crossing. For a family of two adults and two children, with the car, count a total of 200 euros.
– by plane : if you opt for a low-cost company, the ticket is around 100 euros round trip. For national companies, the price can go up to 200 euros per person.
Accommodation side, the “Bed & breakfast” formula is always a safe bet. On their website you will find a range of their very comfortable family rooms when traveling with children. You stay with English people which is very interesting if you really want to discover their culture. In general, the accommodation is close to the main monuments or tourist sites. Count between 40 and 90 euros per night.