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Going to London for two nights
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textbook said:Emmia said:textbook said:Emmia said:textbook said:Going with primary school aged kid to do football stadium tour and London Dungeons etc.
What's the best way to book a hotel e.g. Premier Inn in ok location and should I book stadium tour?
There's 2 Premier Inn's just over the road from Euston/St Pancras/Kings Cross Stations
Alternatively I'd suggest the Premier Inn Hub near St James' Park - that's near Victoria Station for the Victoria line and Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Downing St, Horseguards Parade and the London Eye (as well as St James' Park itself)
Does the Hub have breakfast? What's the difference to normal premier inns
Personally I wouldn't want to spend half an hour or more on the tube each way to have a cheaper hotel, as that cuts into the sightseeing time, and if you go somewhere with only one tube line you're tied to it, going more centrally gives more travel options.
But depending on what you're willing to pay that might be a choice made for you.1 -
I also default to PI, never had a bad experience and prefer them to Travelodge.
One thing I like is the flexibility: even the cheapest rate allows you to amend date of stay at that hotel up to 1 pm - so sometimes we'll book early knowing we will go there at some point, even if we change the dates.
Cable car across the Thames is fun, but not cheap!
Definitely book the stadium tour, and anything else you / the child REALLY wants to do.Signature removed for peace of mind2 -
Emmia said:textbook said:Emmia said:textbook said:Emmia said:textbook said:Going with primary school aged kid to do football stadium tour and London Dungeons etc.
What's the best way to book a hotel e.g. Premier Inn in ok location and should I book stadium tour?
There's 2 Premier Inn's just over the road from Euston/St Pancras/Kings Cross Stations
Alternatively I'd suggest the Premier Inn Hub near St James' Park - that's near Victoria Station for the Victoria line and Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Downing St, Horseguards Parade and the London Eye (as well as St James' Park itself)
Does the Hub have breakfast? What's the difference to normal premier inns
Personally I wouldn't want to spend half an hour or more on the tube each way to have a cheaper hotel, as that cuts into the sightseeing time, and if you go somewhere with only one tube line you're tied to it, going more centrally gives more travel options.
But depending on what you're willing to pay that might be a choice made for you.1 -
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textbook said:saajan_12 said:Which stadiums? Given many are further away from central London, it might make sense to situate yourself near, or on a direct tube line to cut down on travel time.
I'd then just look at one of the many hotel comparison sites for your dates and book based on the area. Any particular reason why you're looking for Premier Inn specifically?
Beyond that, if you're on the right tube line and/or on the right side of the city that can make a big difference. Eg going across london to/from the outskirts could take 1.5 hours + especially if there's no direct route.1 -
Other things for a ten year old, my ideas- London Dungeons, London Tombs (London Bridge), Science museum, London Eye, other ideas?0
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textbook said:Other things for a ten year old, my ideas- London Dungeons, London Tombs (London Bridge), Science museum, London Eye, other ideas?
The Parks are useful if children are flagging/overwhelmed. You can walk from the Museums up to Kensington Gardens/Hyde Park and from there to the Palace. Or from the Palace through St James’ Park towards Big Ben.
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textbook said:Other things for a ten year old, my ideas- London Dungeons, London Tombs (London Bridge), Science museum, London Eye, other ideas?
I'd recommend doing the boat down the river, perhaps after the Eye to Tate Modern.
We did a Harry Potter walking tour with one nephew who was 10, and visited the V&A with another 10 year old nephew (but they have quite different interests)0 -
textbook said:Other things for a ten year old, my ideas- London Dungeons, London Tombs (London Bridge), Science museum, London Eye, other ideas?
Natural History museum, Transport museum, Postal Museum (you can ride the disused tunnels that used to move post around London), British Museum (I was into Egyptian stuff at their age)
A fair few of the big museums and galleries have stuff setup for younger kids who may not be fully entertained by the main exhibits
There are lots of guides from the likes of Time Out with suggestions for kids, its generally a paid article so expect those with marketing budgets to feature heavily but if you say your kid has a particular interest then someone can probably recommend some niche place which caters for it.0 -
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