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[quote=Anonymous]I lived in london til my oldest was 3--that was 5 yrs ago so I'm a little dated, but will chime in.

You can get along very well without a car, using public transport. The jubilee line has the best elevator-access stations, some are escalator access. If you bring a smallish stroller you just go down the escalator with it. Buses also good. They have designated stroller /wheelchair spots and typically there aren't wheelchair users on the majority of buses. And there is just one step up on the bus, unlike some other cities where you have to step up a couple of steps.

Your itinerary should be shaped around you DS's interests, so I second the Transport musuem. Princess Diana playground. I would have said Tower of London too, as there are kid-friendly things to do there, though I note a PP said her kid was bored.

Another recommendation is Greenwich. Accessible either by DLR, light rail (you take the tube then transfer easily from either of 2 stations) or by the Thames clipper boat which I love. I'm guessing that for your son, getting there will be part of the fun so both the DLR and boat will be entertaining. at Greenwich, there is the child-and-adult-friendly Maritime Museum, the scenic former Naval college which is where they film all sorts of things--just got my Boden catalog and it's the backdrop--as well as a large lovely park with a playground. And of course the royal observatory (museum) and the Prime Meridian both atop the park. These latter 2 may not interst your son as much as it s more technical.

You'll enjoy the major museums but I'm sure I don't need to tell you that exploring them with a toddler is different than going on your own, so as long as you have lowered expectations about how much you can cover--and map out the snacks/bathroom breaks ahead of time--and choose a few select rooms tht will appeal to both of you, then you should hopefully enjoy them. British museum, V&A both have lots of variety of visual stuff to keep things interesting. I personally would not recommend the London Eye--typically a long wait, slow ride, and a little nerve-wracking especially the shape of the pod makes you feel very much on the edge....It is also not that easy/not a whole lot else around there.[/quote]

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