London: travel to, parking, hotels, things to do

alanrowell

http://www.family-railcard.co.uk/ - get discounts on rail fares

http://www.virgintrainsfares.co.uk/Virgin_Value_Retailing/vv_home_page.asp?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Evirgintrains%2Eco%2Euk%2Fbuy%5Ftickets%2Fdefault%2Easpx&T2ID=9109_2005126125520 for cheap rail tickets from PRESTON - pay normally for Blackpool to Preston

http://www.travelodge.co.uk £45 per night for a family sized room at Farringdon (near Kings Cross), £55 per night at Liverpool Street for similar (Liverpool Street is convenient for Tower Bridge, Tower of London and Greenwich as well as the centre of tourist London & shopping London)

http://www.london2for1.com/2for1/ - for rail travellers

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/fares-tickets/2005/one-day/tube-group.shtml or http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/fares-tickets/2005/one-day/travelcard-day.shtml - cheap tube/all modes ticket for families

Spikey_2

I am so glad that I joined MSE..

You can always find someone to help you.

Thank you so much and please keep the suggestions coming.... the more the merrier.

Spikey

jimenguk

alanrowell wrote:

http://www.family-railcard.co.uk/ - get discounts on rail fares

http://www.virgintrainsfares.co.uk/Virgin_Value_Retailing/vv_home_page.asp?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Evirgintrains%2Eco%2Euk%2Fbuy%5Ftickets%2Fdefault%2Easpx&T2ID=9109_2005126125520 for cheap rail tickets from PRESTON - pay normally for Blackpool to Preston

http://www.travelodge.co.uk £45 per night for a family sized room at Farringdon (near Kings Cross), £55 per night at Liverpool Street for similar (Liverpool Street is convenient for Tower Bridge, Tower of London and Greenwich as well as the centre of tourist London & shopping London)

http://www.london2for1.com/2for1/ - for rail travellers

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/fares-tickets/2005/one-day/tube-group.shtml or http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/fares-tickets/2005/one-day/travelcard-day.shtml - cheap tube/all modes ticket for families

Wow thanks very much! Ill start scouting around those links right now

fatboyonadiet

Maybe try getting a train/coach to Manchester and then the Megabus (https://www.megabus.com) might save some pennies but will no doubt add travelling time

Party_Animal

Regents Park, canal and down to Camden Market on a Sunday morning, back over Primrose Hill, weather permttting.

alexisuk_2

Time Out - London For Chidrenl

alanrowell

that's weird, I posted #10 - time out london for children

beefster

1. London eye is a must..... pre book tickets via credit card and collect at the machine - very simple and quick.

2. Immediatly adjacent the eye is the London Aquarium which is quite good.

3. Natural History Museum and the Science museum are fantastic.

4. Some of the Football clubs do stadium tours as does Lords cricket ground.

5. Pick up half price tickets from the "half price ticket shop" in Leicester square, for one of the big shows. Lion King and Joseph were our kids fav's. It depends on what is available on the day.

6. STAPLEFORD ABBOTS AIRFIELD. Just outside town. Fliights in a 2/3 or 6 seat plane over the city. Prices vary but for 4 people £175.

7. Footie matches. Most clubs except Arsenal, Chelsea and maybe Spurs have tickets for games most weeks. Very few London clubs sell out every week. Also some do Kids for a quid matches every so often.

8. Walk along the South bank on sunday - loads of buskers and entertainers. Good fun.

9. Covent Garden - same as above for entertainers and shops.

10. See time out!

ED_WOOD_3

How about Regent`s park Zoo,sorry havent any imfo just remembered going as a child

LondonDiva

Depending on how game for an adventure they are, take them to Brick Lane for a curry.

When they're done, wander along the road & get bagels from the 24hr bakery to take home or back to the hotel.

* Don't forget to get a family travelcard for best value travel.
*Check out info on some of the major parks, as they have activities for kids as well as things like rowing.

Hope you enjoy your visit

Diva