London

[happyone]

Kids might like the EYE - a huge ferris wheel on the Thames.

The Tower is a must, however the Beefeater that was leading us in really creeped my youngest out with all the gory stories

Is a bit out of London, but we spend a day at Cambridge and went Punting on the Cam. My daughters really liked it.
They also liked the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. We went at noon, so we saw the whole guard mount, complete with band - nobody does ceremonial like the British. It was very crowded though

If you do a parliament tour - Westminster Abbey is just across the street - It is a not free ( IIRC it was 25 pounds for a family 10 yrs ago)

I really liked the Imperial War Museum, but I'm not sure how kids would like it

[Jeff Lebowski]

I didn't even last an hour.

Really? All that loot from the colonies? The Magna Carta? The Rosetta Stone?

[Northwestcoug]

I didn't even last an hour.

Yeah, we know. This will be your epitaph when CS disappears!

GM, if your kids include teenagers, definitely do the British Museum. Our kids ranged from 14-22, and even the surly youngest didn't complain. Well, not too much. It is an amazing museum. And it's free!

Westminster Abbey is also excellent. Younger kids will do OK with the audio tour.

The Tower of London is also recommended. A lot of neat history and walking around.

Then after you've done the historical sites, treat your kids to go see Wicked or some other play. After 10 days of historical site-seeing, it helped take the edge off our younger ones!

[Bo Diddley]

Really? All that loot from the colonies? The Magna Carta? The Rosetta Stone?

I would have definitely done the Magna Carta if it was there. What kind of loot did I miss?

[Bo Diddley]

Kids might like the EYE - a huge ferris wheel on the Thames.

The Tower is a must, however the Beefeater that was leading us in really creeped my youngest out with all the gory stories

Is a bit out of London, but we spend a day at Cambridge and went Punting on the Cam. My daughters really liked it.
They also liked the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. We went at noon, so we saw the whole guard mount, complete with band - nobody does ceremonial like the British. It was very crowded though

If you do a parliament tour - Westminster Abbey is just across the street - It is a not free ( IIRC it was 25 pounds for a family 10 yrs ago)

I really liked the Imperial War Museum, but I'm not sure how kids would like it

Agreed on the Abbey. It's my #1 favorite stop in London. Not sure if younger kids would fully appreciate it.

[hostile]

Yeah, we know. This will be your epitaph when CS disappears!

GM, if your kids include teenagers, definitely do the British Museum. Our kids ranged from 14-22, and even the surly youngest didn't complain. Well, not too much. It is an amazing museum. And it's free!

Westminster Abbey is also excellent. Younger kids will do OK with the audio tour.

The Tower of London is also recommended. A lot of neat history and walking around.

Then after you've done the historical sites, treat your kids to go see Wicked or some other play. After 10 days of historical site-seeing, it helped take the edge off our younger ones!

My kids loved the tower as well. We also took them to see Warhorse and Phantom of the Opera. Other than my daughter throwing up outside the theater in a shoulder to shoulder crowd we had a great time and the kids enjoyed it.

[Bo Diddley]

My kids loved the tower as well. We also took them to see Warhorse and Phantom of the Opera. Other than my daughter throwing up outside the theater in a shoulder to shoulder crowd we had a great time and the kids enjoyed it.

There are a few plays that kids would enjoy. We saw Lion King last time we we're there.

[Pelado]

I didn't even last an hour.

Mrs. Diddley was complaining about that.

[PaloAltoCougar]

Really? All that loot from the colonies? The Magna Carta? The Rosetta Stone?

If a family is in London, I think it's parental malpractice not to compel one's kids to spend at least one hour in the British Museum. Mine weren't thrilled at first, but years later they still speak of the items you mentioned, the Elgin Marbles (aka the Parthenon Sculptures), mummies, fantastic artwork, and other loot (much of which really ought to be given back), as well as the original handwritten songs, lyrics and doodles by Lennon and McCartney. I also liked the London Eye, and Westminster Abbey, the Tower of Big Ben. the rosy red cheeks of the little chil-dren.

[hostile]

One other thing that my wife and girls liked (because they love horses) was Trooping the Colors on The Horse Ground Parade. Not sure how often if occurs but it is close to the Churchill War Rooms.

[happyone]

My daughters (17 and 13 at the time) really enjoyed the British Museum and the 3 (Wicked, Spam-a-lot and one I can't remember) plays they saw in the West End. My middle daughter was/is a theatre nerd. I was in Normandy with my brother that weekend, so I wasn't able to do either (priorities you know )

My wife found an apt just down river from Parliament we were able to rent for the week were in London proper - and with a Tube pass everything was easily reachable.

[Bo Diddley]

Mrs. Diddley was complaining about that.

[Green Monstah]

Thanks, guys. I have five kids ranging from 10 mos. (when we go) to 17 years old, so I think we'll do some divide and conquer to keep the little kids entertained and the older kids engaged.

[BigPiney]

Thanks, guys. I have five kids ranging from 10 mos. (when we go) to 17 years old, so I think we'll do some divide and conquer to keep the little kids entertained and the older kids engaged.

Have you gone yet? and what did you do?

[BigFatMeanie]

Really? All that loot from the colonies? The Magna Carta? The Rosetta Stone?

I would have definitely done the Magna Carta if it was there. What kind of loot did I miss?

Just saw this, and point of clarification : The Magna Carta is in the British Library, not the British Museum.