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London is wonderful with children, as long as you resist the urge to cram everything in. A calm day, built around one big thing and plenty of open space, beats a frantic dash every time.
One headline attraction
Pick a single anchor for the day from our attractions guide, then keep the rest loose. The dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum are a reliable hit, and like most London museums it is free.
Lots of park time
Children need room to run, and London has plenty. The royal parks feature heavily in our free things to do guide for exactly this reason. Build a picnic around one and the day looks after itself.
Save the big trips for older legs
When everyone is ready for an adventure, a gentle day trip by train can be a lovely change of pace. Keep it short, keep it flexible, and let the children set the speed.
