London is one of the best cities in the world for a holiday, whether that be friends, your partner or indeed, with children. The city has long been associated with tourism and accessible museums, galleries and funfilled days out. Guests of hotels in Paddington London are ideally placed to reach the best tourist attractions for families in the city.
Any holiday with kids requires forward planning.y ou’ll want to have a holiday that both the adults and the children will enjoy. Thankfully, whether you’re staying at accommodation in London Paddington for a week or a weekend, there are plenty of ways to keep kids entertained without losing your own sanity. This blog will explore some of the best.
Natural History Museum
The Natural Hsitory Museum is one of the msot famous museums in London for children thanks to its interactive and expansive exhibits, which include dinosaur fossils, space rocks and aquatic animals. The world is your oyster when it comes to the Natural History Museum, and kids will love the exhibits here too.
Science Museum
The second of the South Kensingotn trio of museums, the Science Museum takes the throne for most interactive museum in London. For guests of hotel deals in Paddington London visiting with kids who have short attention spans, the echo machines, Van de Graff generators and supervised experiments within the museum will teach your children the basics of physics, chemistry and biology and let them have fun at the same time.
The Young V&A
Founded in 1872, the Young V&A – or the Museum of Childhood – is a museum focused on toys and child development over the centuries. It’s no surprise then, that this is a very child friendly museum that will keep your kids entertained for hours. Whilst kids play in the elaborate soft play area, there’s also an adjoiuning and well stocked cafe for parents to relax in, rivalling even the Craven Hotel breakfasts in Paddington.
Hyde Park Attractions
From Neverland inspired playgrounds to pedaloe swan baots, Hyde Park has it all. The historic royal park is 625 acres in size and at different times of the year includes a festive fair called Winter Wonderland as well as family friendly music festivals and events.
Sea Life Centre
Now located on the South Bank, the SeaLife Centre is an aquarium on the banks of the Thames that includes every thing from petting pools to shark tanks. Though Lodnon may not be near the sea, kids can still learn and explore the underwater world from the city.
London Zoo
Regent’s Park has a lot to it as well, but its adjoining London Zoo – or the Zoological Society of London – might be its top family attraction. Well priced and expansive, the zoo is home to many types of exotic animal, including babboons, chimps, tigers and giraffes. The repitle and insect houses are popular too, whilst the history of the zoo adds more character to the exhibits. Indeed, London Zoo is the oldest scientific zoo in the world, having been founded way back in 1828.
