ENGLAND, UK · YEAR-ROUND
London
One of the world's greatest cities — and it's surprisingly brilliant with kids.
Why we love it
—The history is everywhere and it's alive — the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, the crown jewels in person
—Highly walkable with beautiful parks and green spaces woven throughout the city
—The Tube is one of the easiest metro systems in the world — totally manageable with kids
—Princess Diana's Memorial Playground in Kensington Gardens is genuinely special and a must-do with young kids
—A dream destination for Harry Potter fans — platform 9¾, the filming locations, the bookshops
—The architecture, the double-decker buses, the red phone boxes — it delivers on every iconic image you've ever seen
Our tip
Don't just do the highlights — give yourself time to wander neighborhoods. Notting Hill, Covent Garden, and South Bank all offer something different and are fantastic with kids. And if you're even a little bit of a Harry Potter fan, Warner Bros. Studio Tour is a full day experience worth building the whole trip around.