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Top Ten London with children
Now accepted our status as dedicated, if frazzled and rapidly aging, parents, my partner and I devote time to planning some activities for wet weekends and hyper half-terms joined by nephews and nieces.
In our past, almost forgotten, 'couple' life we lived in London. These days (as I like to remember them) were filled with friends, posh restaurants, cocktails, super-cool bars, exhibitions, theater, and lazy Sundays read the papers. I did watch too much Sex and the City itself. In fact much of my spare time was spent trying to crawl out of bed in my little apartment in one of the most outdated parts of outer East London. My most cultural achievement was to make it to the corner store for some bread and Heat magazine before lunchtime.
But I thought London was the best city in the world then (New York a close second) and I still do. Our lives may have changed forever, but our capital can still keep us entertained with little H tottering along, too. It is a great place for small children, and these are my top ten activities, if you ever find yourself in the big smoke with young people.
1Tiny tots love cars, so if your trip can be fun. Riding on a train, London bus or taxi, taking the tube or DLR (where you can pretend to be the driver) or just to see traffic or train will entertain many small. You probably will not find it quite as fascinating.
2If your little pill is really serious about transportation, recently reopened London Transport Museum in Covent Garden it may be ideal. Exploring the link between transport and growth of modern London, there are many regular features that will appeal to children, such as costumed characters, and special activities during school holidays as the construction of a bus. 'London's Transport in Miniature "will run on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 March 2008 at the Museum Depot in Acton, demonstrations of steam and electric train collections in the museum's miniature railway.
3The London Aquarium on South Bank of the Thames, nearly 400 species on display in more than two million liters of water. Seeing everything from sharks and rays to moray eels and piranhas, you little fish are sure to enjoy multi-sensory journey which includes a pool where they can pat a series of friendly creatures and regular dialogue and feeding sessions. Captain Pugwash and his crew are in residence every day from Saturday, February 9th to Sunday 24th February.
4Still lurking on the South Bank, Tate Modern has a lot to offer families with children. The building itself is an ingenious place for older children to explore. Every weekend 'Go' team is ready to give exciting game to play in the galleries, mainly for over fives. They will run special activities during half term week. "What can the matter be? "Is a talk and demonstration uncover some of the secrets behind the gallery collection, which held on Saturday 23 February.
5Escaping hustle and bustle of South Bank with your fry for half an hour might appeal. London Eye (on the South Bank opposite the Houses of Parliament) is an exciting experience, whatever your age. Although it is not only travel at 0.6 miles per hour – twice as fast as a tortoise sprinting, according to their website – so it is not for speed freaks. The views are excellent and on a clear day you can see around 40 km from the top, that's as far as Windsor Castle. The capsule's is quite cool too.
6Two of the best free attractions in London to the Natural History Museum and Science Museum in South Kensington. On the Natural History Museum, Harry and Dinosaurs will jump in the real life for your tot after seeing the big sissy Diplodocus and super-sensing T. Rex (which is a bit scary for very young). The life-size model of a blue whale is awesome, and there are fun activities planned each day (including interviews, behind-the-scenes tours, Explorer backpacks and a Science Discovery Centre). Ice Station Antarctica is a temporary interactive exhibition runs until 20 April (extra charge).
The Science Museum's Launchpad gallery has been updated recently and is addressed v 'curious and creative 8-14 year olds "who want to explore the world of physics. It is packed with exhibitions, shows and demos. The Garden and Pattern Pod is two interactive galleries designed for younger children. There are many daily activities and events, and also an IMAX 3D cinema make this an inspiring day out for everyone.
7I may be biased because I lived there for a while, but Greenwich is one of the most beautiful areas in London and is ideal for a family trip to the capital. It has everything you need the day from a wide open space in the park, Royal Observatory and National Maritime Museum, Old Royal Naval College and university buildings, high street shops and restaurants, independent shops and bistros, a lively market and riverside walks. An unexpected highlight for our funny little man is Greenwich Foot Tunnel, where you go under the Thames.
8Wicked, The Lion King, The Sound of Music, Dirty Dancing, Billy Elliot … you can not go wrong with one of those West End shows.
9London is full of green spaces and parks – Ideal for letting energetic monsters abreact. You can even get the chance to lie down for a while. Hyde, St James's, Green and Regent's parks are all easily accessible.
10Nestled in Regent's Park is London Zoo, which recently won several awards at the Visit London Awards, including 'Kids Love London' price. There is so much to see here, including the new £ 5.3 million housing Gorilla Kingdom, Ambika Paul Children's Zoo, Butterfly Paradise, Meet the Monkeys and Clore Rainforest Lookout.
We are fortunate enough to live within an hour's drive from London, so I'm hopeful that H will grow up feeling part of this wonderful city. Kids really love it.
About the Author
Max Clarke is a first-time parent and part-time copywriter for a travel services company. She is looking forward to many happy travels with her partner and their little boy.
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