Line 1 · Christmas & holiday
London with kids
England
The Tower of London and Crown Jewels, changing of the guard, the Harry Potter studio tour, and Hyde Park Winter Wonderland at Christmas.
Most big museums are free. A Travelcard or contactless card caps your daily transit spend.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $2,610 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $3,590 |
| Luxury (5★) | $6,610 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
- JanGood
- FebGood
- MarGood
- AprGood
- MayBest
- JunBest
- JulGood
- AugGood
- SepBest
- OctGood
- NovGood
- DecBest
Top attractions in England
- Tower of LondonCrown Jewels and Beefeaters
- British MuseumFree; Rosetta Stone and mummies
- Natural History MuseumFree; dinosaurs
- Buckingham PalaceChanging of the Guard
- Westminster AbbeyCoronation church
- London EyeGiant observation wheel
- Warner Bros. Studio TourThe Making of Harry Potter
- Science MuseumFree; hands-on galleries
- Tower BridgeGlass-floor walkway
- Hyde Park Winter WonderlandNovember to January
Where to eat in England
- Dishoom$$Bombay café
- Borough Market$Food stalls
- Poppies Fish & Chips$$Classic chippy
- Flat Iron$$Good-value steak
- Padella$$Fresh pasta
- Hawksmoor$$$Steakhouse
- The Breakfast Club$$All-day breakfast
- Bao$$Taiwanese buns
- Duck & Waffle$$$24 floors up
- Fortnum & Mason$$$Afternoon tea
Things to do
- Watch the Changing of the GuardCheck the schedule
- Thames river boatUber Boat by Thames Clippers
- See a West End showFamily musicals
- Ride the top deck of a double-decker busCheap sightseeing
- Platform 9¾King's Cross station
- Climb over the O2Up at The O2
- Stand on the Prime MeridianGreenwich
- Day trip to Windsor Castle30 minutes by train
- Ice skate at Somerset HouseWinter
- Kew GardensTreetop walkway
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