London is one of the busiest cities in the world. With a population fast approaching eight million, and with nearly fifteen million international visitors a year, this fact is unsurprising.
When it comes to travelling with small children, and given the large population, it is easy to imagine just how difficult it is to be a tourist in London with kids in tow.
Many families are put off from visiting London, because they believe they will find it a struggle. However, it is a lot easier than it may appear on the service, and let us explain why.
Demography
There are an estimated two million children aged 10 or younger, living in the capital city. Given this large population of children, the government makes many provisions to cater to their needs:
There are an estimated two million children aged 10 or younger, living in the capital city. Given this large population of children, the government makes many provisions to cater to their needs:
Playgrounds There are thousands of playgrounds scattered around the city. The Princess Diana Playground in Kensington Gardens is one of the largest, and most popular with children. They will have hours of fun playing on the pirate ship and the other games on offer.
Hyde Park has three large adventure playgrounds, and there are always plenty of children around for your own children to make friends.
City FarmsThere are several city farms dotted around the London. Deen City Farm, for instance, is spread out over several acres. Here, the kids can meet some unusually animals, including alpacas and peacocks. Entry to many of the city farms is free. For more information, see the Visit London website.
Transport
Many parents worry about getting on the London Underground with pushchairs. Although it may be daunting, it is common, and some stations have lifts for ease of access, the escalators are designer to take buggies, but they are very steep. Alternatively, you can use the London buses, which have designated areas for pushchairs and priority seating for parents.
Many parents worry about getting on the London Underground with pushchairs. Although it may be daunting, it is common, and some stations have lifts for ease of access, the escalators are designer to take buggies, but they are very steep. Alternatively, you can use the London buses, which have designated areas for pushchairs and priority seating for parents.
Accommodation
When choosing your accommodation, be sure to pick a family-friendly hotel. Such hotels cater well for families with small children, and you can be sure that the presence of children will not upset the guests. There are plenty of budge hotels near London and within the city centre, for those of you who have a limited budget. Find out more about London hotels at http://www.parkgrandlondon.co.uk/.
When choosing your accommodation, be sure to pick a family-friendly hotel. Such hotels cater well for families with small children, and you can be sure that the presence of children will not upset the guests. There are plenty of budge hotels near London and within the city centre, for those of you who have a limited budget. Find out more about London hotels at http://www.parkgrandlondon.co.uk/.
