London Family Travel Tips & Advice
On this page, we’ve gathered our best London family travel advice in one place, including guides on getting around London with kids, transport tips, and neighbourhood help so you can base yourselves somewhere that works for your family. We break down the most useful transport links for families, from the London Underground (including step-free stations where possible) to buses, trains and river boats, plus practical tips for travelling with a buggy, using contactless, and keeping costs down.
You’ll also find recommendations and itineraries from mums who know London well, including where to stay, what to do, and how to build a day that mixes big-ticket attractions with playground stops, easy lunch options and calm moments.
London Family Adventure: Everything You Need to Know
Planning your first family trip to London can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re navigating a new city with kids in tow. From figuring out how to use public transport to choosing attractions that actually work for families, there’s a lot to consider before you go.
Written by Lois (aka @familylifenorthwest), this guide covers everything first-time visitors need to know about traveling to London as a family, including where to stay, how to get around, what to book in advance, and which experiences are genuinely worth your time. Whether you’re visiting with young children or older kids, these practical tips will help you plan a smoother, more enjoyable trip—so you can spend less time stressing and more time experiencing the best of London together.
A Buggy-Friendly Belgravia & Knightsbridge Christmas Lights Walk
Explore London’s festive glow on a free, buggy-friendly Christmas lights walk through Belgravia and Knightsbridge. This guide maps cosy photo spots, hot-chocolate stops the kids will love, and beautiful hotel façades and window displays—plus local gems, shopping ideas for families, alternative detours, and step-free transport options from Victoria and Knightsbridg
Christmas Markets 2025: A Family-Friendly Guide
Planning a festive family day out? This guide rounds up London Christmas Markets 2025 with exact dates, typical opening times, and pram-friendly tips. Discover the best snack stops, warm indoor pit-stops and nearby kid-friendly attractions from Southbank to Covent Garden, Kingston, Battersea and mor
The Best Bus Routes in London for Iconic Landmarks
See London the kid-friendly way: from a warm bus seat with front-row views and zero Tube stress. This family travel guide shares the best London bus routes for iconic landmarks, perfect for an easy London day out with kids. You’ll spot must-sees like Big Ben, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s and the London Eye, plus simple tips for the best seats, buggy-friendly stops and budget fares.
Tips for Traveling Around London with Babies and Young Children
London is an exciting city to explore with little ones, but it can also be expensive if you’re not careful. Fortunately, with some smart planning, you can enjoy the best of the city without spending a fortune. Here are some budget-friendly tips for navigating London with babies and young children while keeping costs down.
London Family-Friendly Activities: A Guide for Kids
Travelling with kids can be stressful. Travelling to city can be overwhelming!
I’m here to take the stress out of your trip to London with a hand guide available from your phone!
4 East London Markets in One Day: Itinerary & Guide
Spend the day living like a Londoner
Take a walk through some of the trendiest neighbourhoods in East London stopping at the some amazing spots along the way
~ You’ll get a detailed guide through East London walking through 3 markets (4 if you go on a Sunday!), historic neighbourhoods and pitstops for little ones.
London neighbourhood guide: Hampstead heath
Visiting London for the first time, travelling with kids, or both? It can feel overwhelming. With 32 boroughs and a huge public transport network, there’s a lot to see, so let’s simplify it. In this guide, I’ll share five of the best London neighbourhoods to stay in with children, each with its own vibe, easy transport links, and family-friendly perks, perfect for little legs.
London Neighbourhood guide: Exploring Greenwich with Kids
I’m here to make your trip to London a little easier especially if you are travelling with little ones! My series ‘ London with Kids’ will break the big city into bitesize pieces so you can make the most out of your trip. It will help you plan the activities right for your family. With an the largest tube service in the world to the the 32 boroughs that make up Greater London - there is a lot to see and do.
London in Bloom: discovering Londons floral gems
There are lots of London parks where you can find blossom trees - Regents, Kew to name a few BUT what about these unassuming streets dotted around the capital?
London in spring is a magical time. The city becomes full of colour with the trees turning green, the daffodils start to bloom and the blossom trees turn pink and white.
Here is a list of the best places to see the blossom trees in all four corners of London…