United Kingdom · With kids · 2 days · 9 stops
London with kids: 2 easy days
Two days in London with children and no long hikes. Day one stays in South Kensington, where two free museums sit side by side and the pirate-ship playground is a short walk away. Day two happens on the Thames, with the aquarium and the big wheel in the morning and a boat ride in the afternoon. Each day leaves room for a proper break.
In short
- Length
- 2 days, 9 stops
- Highlights
- Natural History Museum, SEA LIFE London Aquarium, Science Museum, Albert Memorial, Diana Memorial Playground
- Where to stay
- South Bank, Bloomsbury
- Getting around
- The Tube gets you everywhere quickly.
- Best time to go
- May to September is warmest with the longest days, but busy in high summer.
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Day 1
Museums and a pirate ship
Natural History Museum
Head to the dinosaurs first while it's still quiet. Entry is free; a free online time slot guarantees you get in.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Natural History Museumright next door
Science Museum
Right next door: rockets, steam engines and plenty to try out. The hands-on Wonderlab gallery is paid. Lunch in the museum café.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Science Museumabout 10 min on foot
Albert Memorial
A quick stop at the golden memorial, then west through Kensington Gardens.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Albert Memorialabout 15 min on foot
Diana Memorial Playground
A big playground with a pirate ship, sand and water, for accompanied children up to about twelve.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Diana Memorial Playground
Day 2
Aquarium, big wheel and boat
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Sharks, penguins and an underwater glass tunnel inside the old County Hall. A timed online ticket saves queuing.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): SEA LIFE London Aquariumright next door
London Eye
Right next door. Children can walk around the capsule and spot Big Ben and the palace from above.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): London Eyeabout 5 min on foot
Southbank Centre
Lunch by the river. The arts centre has cafés, toilets and plenty of space for buggies.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Southbank Centreabout 5 min on foot
Jubilee Gardens
A small park with a playground at the foot of the wheel – time to run around before the boat.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Jubilee GardensUber Boat by Thames Clippers from London Eye Pier to Tower Pier, about 25 min.
Tower Bridge
Go up the tower and walk over the glass floor while buses pass below. The engine rooms hold the old steam engines.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Tower Bridge
Good to know
Buggies and stairs
Museums, the South Bank and the boats are easy with a buggy. Many older Tube stations only have stairs, though – buses and boats are often simpler.
Kids ride free
Children under eleven ride buses free. On the Tube up to four under-elevens travel free with a fare-paying adult.
Toilets and changing
The big museums and the Southbank Centre have toilets with baby-changing facilities. Public toilets are scarcer out on the streets.
If it rains
Day one works almost entirely indoors. Skip the playground and spend longer in the Science Museum instead.
For the best time to go, public transport and where to stay, see the 3-day plan for London.
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London with kids: frequently asked questions
What's free in London with kids?
The Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and plenty of park playgrounds. Under-elevens travel free on buses and the Tube with an adult.
What age is the London Eye good for?
Even small children enjoy the slow ride because they can walk around inside the capsule. Buggies are allowed; book a time slot ahead.
More plans for London
- One dayOne day in London – Westminster to SouthbankA loop through Westminster, past Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden to the big wheel on the Thames – all on foot.
- WeekendA weekend in London: Friday to SundayArrive by the Thames on Friday, Westminster and the West End on Saturday, the Tower and a view from above on Sunday.
- 3 days3 days in London – a ready-made itineraryWestminster and the royal parks, the Tower and the South Bank, museums with free entry.
- 5 days5 days in London with WindsorThree neighbourhoods, a day at Windsor Castle and Greenwich on the Prime Meridian to finish.
- On a budgetLondon on a budget: 2 days, mostly freeWorld-class museums with no entry fee, a free view from the top and food from markets and takeaways.
Plan created with AI support – please check opening hours, prices and routes before you go. Coordinates checked with Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap (Photon). Photo: Fuzzypiggy, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. More in Sources & licences. YesTrip is a trip planner, not a travel agency – nothing is booked.
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