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Dishoom! Kid friendly and the Indian food was incredible. Badiani Gelato in Kensington—so good! Donutelier by Roladin—adorable place for delicious donuts.
Big Ben/Elizabeth Tower Westminister Abby London Eye Double Decker Bus Tour Tower of London Borough Market Portobello Market St. Paul's Cathedral Bells Princess Diana Playground Chesterfield Mayfair Afternoon Tea Riding the Tube
Be flexible and try to book things day of! Most everything we wanted to do was available for booking the day we wanted.
Dishoom! Some of the best Indian food I have ever had!
Loved seeing Westminster Abby and Big Ben of course!
Take some time to see sights but also take some time for some shopping! London can’t be beat when it comes to hitting the stores!
Chiltern Firehouse
You must check out at least one royal palace— I highly recommend Hampton Court or Tower of London. Kensington Palace is geared more towards females with exhibits typically on rotation relating to fashion, Queen Victoria and Princess Diana. If any of those three things are up your alley— a must add as well!
Learn the tube. It will save you tons of money and time!
Murger Han! It's an authentic Xi'an cuisine concept. Really trendy and super tasty. We stumbled upon it by accident after we were not able to find any pubs open late on a Sunday in the city of London. Highly recommend the spicy braised pork. I'm just sad I can't eat there more frequently.
Cocktails at the Sky Garden in lieu of the London Eye for views was a new experience for us this trip.
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Borough Street Market
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Fait Maison in South Kensington had the most beautiful decor with the yummiest Lebanese breakfast. We had 3 Afternoon Teas, the Goring Hotel gets my vote for the best. They had impeccable service with tasty Royal Coronation treats.
War of the Worlds Immersive Experience was lots of fun. You interact with live actors, use VR goggles, slide down an alien tentacle, climb through windows, etc. It is all accompanied by an excellent funky soundtrack.
Harrods food hall, very decadent but extremely delicious
Hop on hop off bus, you honestly see everything that you miss being underground on the tube
London is quite safe, the tube is great for getting to your hotel quickly, easy to navigate
My toddler absolutely adored the London Transport Museum. We also made sure to spend time exploring the incredible playgrounds. She is still talking about the Princess Diana Memorial Playground in Kensington Gardens!
Swingers was THE place! We loved everything about it. Would recommend! It’s a bar with mini golf and food trucks!
Visited London in April
Photo Shoot Location: Covent Garden & Piccadilly
Tamarind - some of the best upscale Indian dining we have had in any city
The London eye and surrounding playground (Jubilee Gardenes) are awesome for kids. We had a walking tour with Gregory using WithLocals, highly recommend.
Not all kids will enjoy sightseeing and visiting museums all day long. London's got a lot of immersive experiences that are really fun and also appropriate for kids. My 9 year old daughter really enjoyed the London dungeon and Life Sized Monopoly. Peppering the visit with these activities will make it a lot more exciting for the little ones.
Cakes and Bubbles at Cafe Royale.
Visited London in March
Photo Shoot Location: Covent Garden & Piccadilly
Afternoon tea at the Rubens at the Palace hotel! All of the foods were delicious and it’s the best tea we’ve ever had.
Westminster Abbey was our overall favorite spot. So much history and amazing architecture. Afternoon tea at the Rubens and the Palace hotel was a great way to get off our feet for a while.
Save money by avoiding Ubers and taxis. The public transit is great in London. Buses, the tube, and boats can get you anywhere!
Fave restaurant: stack + still for their extraordinary pancakes! Breakfast is an all day celebration of greatness in the form of sweet and savory here (kabob pancakes- need I say more?) Fave Bar: we loved Be At Bar! The French martini there was top notch Fave Cafe: the Grind: atmosphere and breakfast was delish!
Seven dials is a hidden gem of delish street food if you’re looking for a late night bite with a ton of atmosphere! We spent most days wandering the city and found so many random beautiful spots and cafes we loved!
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The Borough Market has countless cuisine options so everyone can pick what they’d like. It’s fun exploring what each shop had to offer and to feel the bustling energy of this place.
I’m a sucker for the touristy parts of London- Tower Bridge, Big Ben and the House of Parliament from across the River Thames, Buckingham Palace and the surrounding parks- they’re all worth seeing!
I’d find a nice rooftop bar to take in the sites of the city while you enjoy a drink with your travel partner(s).
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St. Paul’s Cathedral
Visited London in February
Photo Shoot Location: Westminster Bridge
Homeslice in Neals Yard is always a must-do for us in London. It doesn’t get much better than fantastic (and different!) pizza, prosecco and beer!
Our 2 year old loved the Transport Museum! Also highly recommend Borough Market for some good midday snacks and a walk around Covent Garden.
Take the public transportation everywhere! The buses and tube work great (not to mention, our toddler loved it!).
Visited London in January
Photo Shoot Location: Covent Garden & Piccadilly
In a city full of amazing museums, the Postal Museum was a hidden gem. Riding in the Mail Rail tunnel was not only a fun experience, but educational too. The museum did a great job of showcasing the history of mail processing to both young and old!
Be sure to involve your children in the planning process, especially once you arrive. It's okay to catch a movie, go bowling or participate in some other kid-friendly activity. It will help your children feel they have a say in the itinerary and will give your family a chance to relax and enjoy something familiar in a new city!
Visited London in January
Photo Shoot Location: Buckingham Palace & Mayfair
London is a wonderful place to try lots of different kinds of food from around the world. We ate Indian food at Cinnamon Kitchen, Ritu, and the Tandoor Chop House; Greek food at Mazi; and Mediterranean food at Nopi - all of them were wonderful. Also fun is Buns&Buns in Covent Garden, which serves delicious stuffed buns and craft cocktails.
Teens will love Camden Market, full of vintage shops, funky jewelry, food stalls and music history (we recreated a Clash album cover on the stairs). We also climbed the 500+ stairs to the top of the dome of Saint Paul's Cathedral for views that can't be beat.
My "kids" are 20 and 17 and they loved the opportunity to have a little freedom in London. It's a very safe place with an easy to use Tube station - I felt comfortable letting them explore together. They found a Thai restaurant for lunch and spent a few hours together in the National Gallery.
Use the public transportation! So easy to get around.
Dishoom - authentic Indian food and a trendy atmosphere!
Just walking around and seeing the Christmas decorations - so many pretty lights - Regent st, Bond st, Oxford st, etc
Visited London in December
Photo Shoot Location: Covent Garden & Piccadilly
Bloomsbury Street Kitchen The food was so flavorful.
The tour of the Tower of London
Breakfast at Dishoom. The coffee and Chai Tea were both great. The food was so unique and tasty, must get the bacon Naan.
Rules- the food was delicious and the interior was beautiful
Everything was magical but we especially enjoyed Churchill’s War Rooms, National Gallery, St Pauls Cathedral
Go on a pub tour!
Visited London in November
Photo Shoot Location: Buckingham Palace & Mayfair
Rules - great food and classic experience (James Bond movie link as well!)
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