7 Family Day out Places in London

London is a city that has everything, and when visiting with your family there is so much to see and do. If you are a big family, minibus hire will save both time and money and today we will take a broad look at 7 family day-out places that you will all enjoy.

Planning Your Trip

A successful stay in London requires prior planning before you leave home. This makes it easy when you get there enabling your family to optimize their stay as you have planned it down to the last detail.

1. Harry Potter Studio Tour

This is a must for families who have fallen under the spell of Hogwarts and Harry Potter.
Booking includes includes entry to the studio and the Warner Bros Studio Tour. There is such a lot to see that you will be there all day walking in the Great Hall and Gringott's Bank where the magical coins are made.
The original props are in the Great Hall and you will experience the special effects, this tour appeals to fans of all ages.

2. The London Eye

The London Eye or Millennium Wheel on the South Bank of the Thames has been operational since the year 2000. Buy a pass before leaving home as it is valid for two years and take advantage of the wonderful view over London, it is the tallest cantilevered observation tower in Europe, and as you go around you will see most of London's attractions. Minibus hire can be the best option for your family dayout.

3. Tower of London

Load the family into the minibus hire, and head north to the Tower of London. Situated on the bank of the River Thames, the ancient Fortress of the Tower was erected in the 11th century as a prison. Many famous people were sent to the Tower which is owned by the King. The whole family will find this an interesting historical tour.

4. Buckingham Palace

The Palace is the base for the Royal Family and mainly the administrative headquarters.
Seeing the Guards in their distinctive uniforms is exciting.
It is located in the City of Westminster.
There have been several structural changes over the centuries, and Queen Victoria lived there from about 1837.
The palace has 775 rooms and is surrounded by the largest private garden in London.
Coach hire from South East Coaches can guide you perfectly about the Buckingham palace.

5. Kensington Gardens

If your children are small, there is nothing nicer than a day in Kensington Gardens. The lovely open space forms the green heart of London. Walk beside the Serpentine river and visit the fountains and the Italian Garden. See the sculptures and visit the Peter Pan statue, and the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground. Queen Victoria ruled for 50 years, and her statue stands outside Kensington Palace. Have lunch on the lawn, and bask in the tranquility of this beautiful green space.

6. Harrods

No trip to London is complete without a visit to Harrods department store. It is a large old style Emporium where you can buy almost anything. England's multicultural mix is evident here with people from all over the world drawn to the excellent shopping experience.

Harrods is in Knightsbridge
Favorite attraction The Chocolate Hall

7. Madame Tussauds

Take a Coach Hire, or Tube to Baker Street, and let the family experience the attractions of this life-like wax museum.
There are three floors of brilliant displays with over 150 celebrity figures, so take some 'selfies' with historic figures to show the people at home!

Have lunch at the restaurant and then walk around the famous area.

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