Kids London
[Up to 4 hours excluding lunch]
London is one of the most child-friendly cities in the world. From a Harry Potter Studio tour to creating a collage of Matisse’s Snail in front of the actual painting itself, there are a hundred exciting things to do as a family in London. This itinerary showcases some of our favourite child-friendly activities that bring this city to life.
Vintage Bus Tour
All Aboard! Your private Vintage London Red Bus will pick you up directly from your hotel front door. With your own driver and conductor this is a panoramic tour of London like no other. On board with your private ArtscapesUK guide, you will travel through the city like a true Londoner. From Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey there are plenty of opportunities for photo stops. We can personalise your bus and even bring a champagne picnic on board if you’re celebrating a special occasion. Tickets please!
Your final stop on the panoramic bus tour is the glorious St. Paul’s cathedral built by Sir Christopher Wren in 1668. Not the first or even the second church on this site, but the fifth church to be built to soar over London. It has become the defining symbol of the City. Dating back as far as Roman Londinium, there is no better site than here to get to the heart of what London is all about. After walking in the footsteps of kings and politicians, ascend the 365’ dome to gain unparalleled views over the cityscape. With a bird’s eye view from The Docklands to the London Eye your appreciation of London’s geography will be complete!
St. Paul’s Cathedral and its Soaring Dome
Millennium Bridge
For all the Harry Potter fans out there, the Millenium Bridge is an absolutely essential stop on any trip around London. A beautifully designed pedestrian bridge, it arches over the Thames from St. Paul’s to Tate Modern. Once dubbed the ‘wibbly wobbly bridge’ due to the swing when it first opened, it is one of London’s most iconic river crossings.
Tate Modern
Once safely across The Thames finish your morning at Tate Modern. With large open space such as the Turbine Hall your kids can run wild! As well as letting off steam there are some wonderful paintings and installations that inspire a child’s creativity here. From the ultimate collage, ‘The Snail’ by Matisse, to the ‘Lightening with Stag in its Glare’ by Joseph Beuys - a weird primordial installation made of clay, galvanised steel, and an ironing board. As well as physical objects there are many child-centred activities such as the digital sketch pads where the budding artist in your family can create their own masterpiece. Tate Modern is a wonderful resource to inspire and entertain the young and the old.
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