There are so many travel blogs and mom blogs — it can sometimes become overwhelming to find the information you’re looking for. So, we are doing a series of listicles where we conglomerate some of the best blogs for different locations to help make your research easy.
Below are the top blogs about things to do in London with kids.
1) World Travel Family’s London With Kids
This family blogger has over seven years of full-time global travel experience. Their post on London With Kids is very comprehensive — it has everything from attractions (museums, historic sites, etc.), to tours, to day trip suggestions, to restaurant recommendations. The post also includes the top parks in the London area, tips for saving money in the UK, and more! We recommend this blog for families with kids of any age. Read more here.
2) Wandermust Family’s 50 Best Things To Do In London With Kids
Another incredibly comprehensive blog! The Wandermust Family really pinpointed the best kid-friendly attractions in London from museums to historical sites to pop culture specific attractions (Harry Potter, anyone?). They give tons of suggestions for tours, both free and paid, as well as the best parks and playgrounds for kids to run around in. We recommend this blog for families with multi-age children or with children between the ages of 4 and 12. Read more here.
3) Along For The Trip’s 22 Awesome Things to Do in London With Kids
A shorter list than the previous two, the Buss family still consolidates the highlights of London in this post! They highly suggest a walking tour, as many sites of historical significance (including filming locations of some Harry Potter movies) will be pointed out. They also provide tips for alternatives, like how to get around if you don’t feel like walking (hop-on, hop-off bus tours are a solution!). Plus, and most significantly, the Buss family gives you the addresses, hours of operation, and nearest Tube station to many of the attractions, making this the perfect one-stop-shop for some of the top things London has to offer. The Buss children are 9 and 12 years old, so these suggestions are recommended for slightly older kids. Read more here.
4) Kids and Compass’s The best things to do in London with kids
Kids and Compass provide an excellent 7-day itinerary for families visiting London. As the family behind Kids and Compass are UK-based, it’s basically tips from locals! The suggestions are mainly recommended for ages 7+, as many of the history-focused attractions (the Clink Prison Museum, for instance) have some graphic stories behind them. Read more here.
5) Untold Morsels’ Best things to do in London with kids – sights, activities, free stuff and more
Another comprehensive post, Untold Morsels discusses things to do with kids before you even get to London to help get them excited. For instance, watching films that take place in London (Disney’s Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, or Harry Potter are some suggestions). Additionally, she highlights various tour options, museums, free activities, and ways to have the most authentic London experience — like observing tea time. She recommends a few great places to get tea with kids. This includes a Willy Wonka themed and an Alice in Wonderland themed tea! This blog is recommended for kids of all ages. Read more here.
6) Travel With Bender’s 10 Things To Do In London With Kids – 5 Of Them Free!
In this shorter list, Josh of Travel With Bender outlines some of London’s top attractions. This includes five free activities, suitable for children. Josh does his best to keep a child’s interests in mind. He writes about the free interactive science museum, for instance. And the Diana Memorial Park at Kensington Gardens, which features a pirate ship for little ones to play on. This blog is recommended for kids of all ages. Read more here.
7) Mum on the Move’s 10 Fun Things to Do in London with Kids
Recommended for ages 2-4, this blog focuses on fun things to do for a week in London with little ones. Marianne, the Sydney-based mom of four behind Mum on the Move, recommends the London Zoo, The Natural History Museum, and the Diana Memorial Park, to name a few. Read more here.
8) Mum What Else’s First time in London with kids what to do — suggested by a Londoner
The perfect blog for a local’s recommendations for a first-timer in London! Francesca, the mom behind this blog, has been living in London for over three years. She has two young kids (a 4 year old and a 2 year old). Not only does she provide the names of cool places to visit, but also offers tips for getting around London, getting to and from the airport, and more. Read about it here.
9) No Back Home’s 8 Great Things to Do in London with Kids
In this concise list, Karilyn recommends some of London’s top attractions but narrows it down to the least overwhelming sites. In her opinion, these are the best sites to visit for a short trip to London. They include typical historic sites and museums. But she also recommends Unicorn Theatre, which offers shows for kids of all ages. Read more here.
10) Globalmouse Travel’s 20 Things To Do In London With Children This Christmas
This blog by Globalmouse Travel is season-specific. So, if you plan on traveling to London during the winter months, you’ll definitely want to check out these recommendations. As it will likely be too cold to do walking tours or spend a lot of time at the park, their recommendations include many indoor activities like shows and seasonal events. Read more here.
11) Zest In A Tote’s London attractions with kids: 8 fun things to do for families
Zest In A Tote’s recommendations are best suited for older kids. Shweta, the mom behind the blog, suggests a bike tour of London, as well as various museums and historic sites. What’s more, she offers her own tips for these suggestions based on her personal experience. For instance, if you decide to participate in the four-hour Royal London Bike Tour, you’ll definitely want to bring along a bottle of water. Read more here.
12) Full Suitcase’s 10+ Best Things To Do in London With Kids
Jurga, the mom behind Full Suitcase, has three boys. What’s unique about her suggestions is that she asks her kids why they liked each activity and features their responses! This way, you can know from kids themselves what they liked about London, instead of relying on a parent’s perspective. Read more here.
13) Globetotting’s 32 free things to do in London with kids!
Another incredibly comprehensive list! Here, Katja (the mom behind Globetotting) recognizes how expensive London can be — especially for larger families! So her list of recommendations are all no-cost (aside from food and transportation expenses, obviously). Katja’s list is very well-organized, splitting up London into different areas (North London, South London, West London, etc.). Read more here.
We hope these suggestions have been helpful in helping you plan your dream trip to London! Cheerio!
