Weekend in London with a toddler

Although London is a big city, it is actually an amazing destination when traveling with littles. We had a fabulous weekend in London with a toddler.  It is surprisingly walkable (with stroller) if you want to get fresh air but the public transportation is very easy to navigate.

From Heathrow Airport you can easily hop a quick train into the city.

There are so many family friendly hotels - two of our favorite options are Browns and Ham Yard Firmdale (bowling alley anyone?)

Playgrounds:

• Princess Diana Playground and a few others in Hyde Park

• St. James’ Park Playground in front of Buckingham Palace

• Bloomsbury Square Toddler Playground

Museums:

• British Museum - rent a backpack from the service desk. Kids will be able to use a magnifying glass to look closely at artifacts, there is also a scavenger hunt, etc (??)

• Natural History Museum - great for those who love dinosaurs

Afternoon Tea:

• Dinosaur themed tea

• Peppa Pig tea on Double decker bus

• Any afternoon tea should work!

Restaurants:

• Nando’s (simple)

• Pub for chips and outdoor terrace

• Dishoom or other Indian restaurants - samosas, rice w/ various additions, naan and dips

• Hotel dining (usually an easy option with little ones)

Some of our favorite hotels with perks:

• Mayfair

• Brown’s

• Ham Yard Firmdale

• Reach out for more!