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[quote=Anonymous]I visited London many times with my two kids at various ages. A few suggestions:

I wouldn’t miss the Tower of London. Kids really liked it too. It is incredibly popular and we ended up waiting in the hot sun for a long time to get to see the Crown Jewels. You’re nearby so suggest you get there early and go straight to the Crown Jewels line which gets very long. Then you can do tour when you come out.

I tried British Museum twice with my kids and didn’t stay long. Incredibly crowded and hot. London Museum was much better and thought they did a much better job with creating an engaging narrative. British museum was more just looking at stuff which my kids didn’t enjoy. Surprisingly, my 12yo DD  still remembers seeing the bit about the great fire even though we went about 8 years ago. London museum is a couple of tube stops from Borough station or a quick bus ride so very easy to get to.

I would definitely skip London Eye. Overrated and always huge lines. Go see St Paul’s instead. Interesting history, very cool whispering gallery which kids enjoyed, views from the top. And less crowded. You can jump on a bus along Fleet St to Trafalgar Square afterwards.

I love Borough markets. The market part isn’t open every day so check their website. If you want fish and chips, there’s a good fish restaurant there (not cheap though) where you can eat in (rest those tired feet) or take out and eat at benches under the railway arches.

The walk from Borough market along Southbank to London Bridge is fun and entertaining. There’s a good playground for bigger kids. In summer, there’s often something fun for kids. One year, it was sandpits filled with coloured sand. If weather is nice, you can have a glass of bubbly on the huge terrace of Royal Festival hall and enjoy the view.

My kids loved the Princess Diana playground but you have to be clever with timing as they limit numbers. I recall seeing people and kids queued outside waiting to get in.

If your daughter gets tired from walking it may be easier to take buses rather than the tube. Often there are long walks to ascend/descend and between  platforms. If London is hot (yes, it happens), I would definitely try getting buses rather than the unairconditioned tube.

I would include Hampton Court or Greenwich. Personally, I love Greenwich and you will be well-located for river ferry or train from Borough station.

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