| Political writer Samuel Johnson once said | | | | More often than not, they will get the |
| "when a man is tired of London, he is tired | | | | biggest thrills out of the familiar |
| of life, for there is in London all that life | | | | favourites - the Changing of the Guard, |
| can afford." Obviously, three hundred years | | | | clambering over the HMS Belfast, peering down |
| ago man wasn't expected to lug his family | | | | on London from the top of St Paul's |
| along on holiday to one of the most expensive | | | | Cathedral, rowing in Regent's Park, and |
| cities in the world. On the other hand, the | | | | staring up as Big Ben strikes the hour. You |
| only real entertainment options for kids in | | | | might also be surprised at how much they |
| 17th century London were picking a few | | | | already know from school, and end up being |
| pockets or being stuffed up a sooty chimney | | | | dragged along to the Museums and Galleries |
| stack with a broom, and they could just as | | | | yourself. |
| easily do that at home. | | | | |
| | | | London is a fun destination to share as a |
| Today's London offers far more child-friendly | | | | family, and despite the concerns of many |
| attractions. The tourism industry has | | | | parents, it doesn't have to break the budget. |
| developed to cater to family needs and | | | | There are many great places to visit and cost |
| budgets in huge leaps over the past few | | | | effective ways to them. There are family |
| hundred years. There is now any number of | | | | cards such as London Pass that offers a very |
| attractions specifically tailored to meet the | | | | cost effective way to do and see many things |
| squealing, screaming, whining, pouting | | | | and keep the kid's entertained and also |
| demands of little people, as well as special | | | | activities that cost nothing like museums and |
| activities for children at many major London | | | | parks. |
| sights. | | | | |
| | | | Either way you should do your research before |
| The secret of success for family outings in | | | | you arrive in London as planning on the spur |
| London seems to be to tell them as much as | | | | of the moment is a sure fire way of costing |
| you can about the attractions and history of | | | | you more than you bargained for. |
| the city, and then let them take the lead. | | | | |