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Children enjoy the playground, Puppet Theatre Barge and narrated cruise, but unguarded water edges, scarce toilets, and the need for constant hand-holding along the narrow towpath lower suitability.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Kids can watch Hamleys toy demos, play car-free games at Summer Streets, and catch £3 Saturday films, yet normal-day traffic and lack of playgrounds demand close adult supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Shows like The Lion King and Matilda welcome ages 5+, booster cushions help sightlines, yet under-5s are banned, sound can be loud, and stroller storage is limited; check each theatre first.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to London West End Theatre (with kids)School-age children enjoy the Harry Potter wobble story and hunting tiny chewing-gum art, plus quick entry to free Tate family workshops. Parents must watch for river edges and seek toilets off-bridge.
Recommended visit duration: 1–2 hours
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Kids under 11 cannot join the tower tour, yet fenced Horseferry playground, lawns, river boats, and the clock’s huge face still offer safe, short educational fun without major cost.
Recommended visit duration: 1-1.5 hours
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Children pay half price, receive activity bags and pushchair help, yet there are no hands-on play zones, and the quiet rooms mean under-12s often tire after about an hour.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
👉 See FULL guide to The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace (with kids)Children can snap Platform 9¾ photos, browse Hamleys and choose kids’ menus, yet airport-style security lines and the lack of a real play zone may test patience after 30 minutes.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Kids may like the river scenery and easy walk to HMS Belfast or Tower Bridge, yet bridge traffic, noise, and no play zones mean limited on-bridge fun and short attention spans.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Open grass, bug hotel and paddle-friendly fountain give free play space, but no playground equipment and only pay-to-use toilet on site mean ages up to 12 may tire quickly; Coram’s Fields 5-min walk helps.
Recommended visit duration: 2-2.5 hours
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Children enjoy the vivid buildings and free cheese samples, but there is no play space, seating is scarce, and crowded cobbles require close supervision, so plan a short stop.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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