London

[Adenauer]

Well, the wife and kids would rather go to London for a week during Easter than New York

So, you Londinians, any tips on where to stay that's clean, relatively central, nice, and not too dear? I'm guessing that anything within a half an hour underground ride to the centre would be okay? Any 'avoid' areas?

Also, we want to do the London Eye, Madam Tussauds, The Natural History Museum, and see a West End Show or two whilst we're there. Anything else I've overlooked?

Thanks.

[ewenm]

Science Museum.

And while you're at the Eye, pop into the London Aquarium (under County Hall by the Eye).

Edited by ewenm on Monday 10th January 10:58

[5potTurbo]

I wouldn't bother with Madame Tussauds, tbh.

Stick to the heritage and REAL information available for children to learn 'stuff'.

British Museum
Galleries: e.g. Tate Modern (if I've recalled the correct gallery) has a load of interactive stuff for children

ETA: the best sight my children saw in London was a Pelican eating a pigeon in Green Park
We've pictures to prove!

Edited by 5potTurbo on Monday 10th January 09:55

[g3org3y]

Madam Tussauds is crap, don't waste your time.

Go to:

Natural History Museum
Science Museum
British Museum
Camden Market on a Saturday or Sunday
London Eye
National Art Gallery
Tate Modern
Tower of London

Edit to add, the above depends on how old your kids are.

Edited by g3org3y on Monday 10th January 10:57

[itsnotarace]

http://london.iwm.org.uk/

[itsnotarace]

g3org3y said:

Camden Market on a Saturday or Sunday

Depends how old the kids are

[Adenauer]

Two girls, 15 & 13.

And they watch all the celebrity crap on the television, hence their need to go and see some waxworks of their idols

[Zod]

Madame Tussaud's is dreadful and you will have to queue for ages to get in and be disappointed. Avoid.

[Adenauer]

Blimey, that's a lot of votes to avoid Madame Tussauds, thanks for that, now I just need to convince my Jeremy Kyleites

[mically]

Be amazed at how competitive the restaurants are in and around piccadilly....

I have never seen so many 'Angus Steak Houses' and 'Spaghetti House'.

They are EVERYWHERE

[DarrenL]

For the Wax Works- dont pay full price, there are always offers knocking about- check out moneysavingexpert.com for any deals too.

[Zod]

mically said:

Be amazed at how competitive the restaurants are in and around piccadilly....

I have never seen so many 'Angus Steak Houses' and 'Spaghetti House'.

They are EVERYWHERE

Do not under any circumstances ever eat at any of these.

[Ynox]

Don't eat in an 'Angus Steak House'....

Your kids might like Camden Market. I personally aren't such a fan. That said there are a few good pubs nearby if you wanted to chill out for a bit.

Covent Garden is worth seeing. Go to the real ale pub above the pasty shop.

Greenwich Park and the Meridian are nice for a stroll (get off the DLR on the Cutty Sark stop and go for a walk around or take the tunnel under the river).

[Adenauer]

Thanks for all the suggestions and tips

I last went to London about 15 years ago, feck me is it really that expensive??? Rather than stay in some grotty hotel I thought I'd look at renting a holiday apartment, just got the offer in, 1400 quid for 6 nights, WTF???

[g3org3y]

itsnotarace said:

g3org3y said:

Camden Market on a Saturday or Sunday

Depends how old the kids are

Adenauer said:

Two girls, 15 & 13.

Should be fine then, plus they'll think you're really 'cool' for taking them.

[Adenauer]

I am really cool