London Family Travel
Tips & Advice
Our London family travel hub brings together our best tips for exploring the city with kids, from transport advice and buggy-friendly routes to neighbourhood guides, places to stay and easy family itineraries.
You’ll find practical help for using the Tube, buses, trains and river boats, plus ideas from mums who know London well, including how to balance big attractions with playground stops, easy lunches and calmer moments.
A First Timer’s Guide to London with Kids
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.
London With Kids: 1-Day Itinerary for First Timers
Visiting London with kids for the first time can feel exciting… and a little bit like trying to solve a treasure map while holding a snack bag, a buggy and someone’s favourite teddy. That’s why London mum Alex (@MumintheCity) is sharing her best, real-life tips to help parents plan a smoother, more enjoyable family trip to London. Alex breaks down what families actually need to know before they arrive.