The London Eye is one of London's newest landmarks specially-built to open the 21st century, although it was not open for the New Millennium celebrations as planned. You have a spectacular view from the wheel all over London. The London Eye does not allow pushchairs/buggies/strollers/prams. They do provide storage facilities for your pushchair and offer free use of a baby carrier.
The V & A Museum of Childhood has an interesting collection features toys - including dolls, dolls' houses, puppets and teddy bears - games, childcare, clothing, furniture and art and photography. In addition, the Museum runs a dynamic programme of temporary exhibitions and displays, a wide variety of activities, events and workshops for adults and families. The café Benugo serves nice meals.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is becomming an institution during the month of December. Discover a Santa land, a Christmas market, various rides and attractions including a Giant Observational Wheel and two circuses from the family-friendly Zippos Circus. It is also here, you will find an ice skating rink, the biggest outdoor rink in the UK. The entrance is free but some activities are ticketed and totally worth the money, your kids will love it!
At the Boat House in Regents Park you can hide boats, the whole family of just the kids. For a family it costs around £20 (2 adults and up to 3 children) for 1 hour.
Cycling is allowed on ALL roads and some specially designated cycle routes within the Park. The only exception is Primrose Hill. Many of the routes link in with the wider London Cycle Network. You can rent family bikes as well.
Buck Hill, or the Lancaster Gate Playground, is located inside the park, across from the Lancaster Gate Station, and a five minute walk from Paddington Station. This is a basic, fenced in playground with baby and regular swings, a climbing frame, slides, and some balancing apparatus. A Playcafé has menus for the playground's younger visitors.
Holland Park is considered to be one of the most romantic parks in London. Don't miss the Adventure Playground, the Kyoto Garden and the Holland Park Cafe.
Coram's Fields is a unique playground and park for children living in or visiting London and situated right in the center. Children can play freely and enjoy a varied programme of activities. There are a vegetarian café, a pets corner and a nusery as well. Worth a visit for sure!
The Museum of London Docklands has a lot for children. This is an informative and interactive play area for the under 12s, with a soft play section for under 5s. Everything is themed around life in the London docks so the big kids can weigh cargo or load a tea clipper while the small kids get to crawl around with large foam bananas and a London bus, plus they can pretend to drive a DLR train.
Freightliners is a small farm in an urban setting providing the opportunity for local individuals and groups to learn from and interact with the environment and each other through animal care, horticulture and sustainable practices. Situated in the heart of Islington. During weekends, the café is serving vegetarian light dishes like home made soups, salads and snacks.
