6 things to do in London with the kids after lockdown

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Now the roadmap for the cautious easing of lockdown restrictions has been announced, maybe your thoughts are turning towards a trip to the capital to have some Covid-friendly family fun – and who could blame you?!

Although the planned easing of restrictions is still very much conditional, we can still revive our happiness with a post-lockdown bucket list of sorts. With that said I’ve teamed up with SITU Serviced Apartments to share these 6 things to do in London after lockdown, with safety being kept in mind.

Enjoy the great outdoors

London is blessed with the most spectacular of parks and the incredible change of scenery they will provide once we are finally allowed out of our immediate localities will feel second to none. You could:

  • Enjoy a leisurely stroll around Hyde Park
  • Take in the beautiful scenes at Regent’s Park
  • Channel your inner royal at St James’s Park
  • Admire the breathtaking views of the River Thames and City of London from Greenwich Park
  • Looking down on London from Hampstead Heath and Parliament Hill
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Of course, lots of our London parks have some fantastic children’s playgrounds in the mix operating at a reduced capacity during Covid. See this list of London’s adventure playgrounds for more information.

Aside from parks, there are so many other fantastic walking routes to enjoy around London. Why not check out this list of best child-friendly walks in London for some inspiration.

Visit the museums

I remain ever hopeful that the museums will open again once lockdown begins to ease, much like last time. London is jam-packed with fantastic child-friendly museums. Here are some that should definitely be on your bucket list for after lockdown:

  • The Transport Museum
  • The British Museum
  • The Museum of London
  • National Maritime Museum
  • Natural History Museum
  • Bank of England Museum
  • Science Museum
  • The Museum of Childhood

Top tip: Once museums open again be sure to book your entry in advance as once again capacity will be strictly limited.

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Unearth hidden gems

London is blessed with so many incredible hidden gems and seeking out some of them after lockdown seems like the perfect thing to do. Here are just a few of London’s hidden gems that children will enjoy discovering after lockdown:

  • The Kyoto Garden in Holland Park
  • Chelsea Physic Garden
  • London’s City Farms – Vauxhall, Kentish Town and Spitalfields City Farms
  • London’s mazes at Brent Lodge Park, Crystal Palace, Hampton Court and not forgetting the mirror labyrinth at Chiswick House
  • St Dunstan’s in the East
  • London’s smallest police station in Trafalgar Square
  • The seven noses of Soho

Take in the views

Did you know that some of the best views in London are free? Why not pitch up at one of the following for some of the most breathtaking views thast capital has to offer.

  • Primrose Hill
  • Royal Observatory Greenwich
  • Parliament Hill (see above)
  • Royal Festival Hall Terrace
  • Alexandra Palace
  • Waterloo Bridge
  • Tower Bridge
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Take a self-guided tour

If your kids are not a fan of walking aimlessly around and are a bit older, you could consider going on a themed self-guided tour after lockdown.

Whether it’s reliving the adventures of Harry Potter, taking in the mad art of Shoreditch or seeing how many London bridges you can do in a day. All you need to do is download GPSmyCity to have a wealth of self-guided tours at your fingertips.

Of if your kids love getting spooked out you could take them on a haunted London self-guided tour.

Spend an afternoon at the theatre

London really excels with children’s theatre, and you’ll be able to find something perfect for your kids regardless of their age or experience with live events. The Unicorn Theatre in Southwark and Little Angel Theatre in Islington are dedicated to producing solely children’s theatre, for example. If you’re ready to introduce your family to the full West End experience, try one of these fantastic London shows for kids

  • Matilda the Musical at the Cambridge Theatre 
  • The Tiger Who Came To Tea at Theatre Royal Haymarket
  • Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward Theatre
  • What the Ladybird Heard! at the Palace Theatre
  • Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
  • Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre

All shows have content guidance as well as age restrictions, and theatres are currently operating with COVID measures to make sure everyone feels safe indoors.

Final thoughts

If a day out in London is on the cards for you after lockdown, when not may it an even more memorable experience by staying overnight once it’s permitted? If you are looking for somewhere to stay in London, it’s worth getting in touch with SITU Serviced Apartments. They have a great selection of instantly bookable serviced apartments dotted across London, which are fully-equipped with a range of facilities and cater to the needs of anyone visiting the capital!

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6 comments

  1. Eeeek just thinking of all these lovely places in London makes me so excited! Can’t even imagine just jumping on a train for a day out – it’s going to be so weird! Can’t wait though

  2. These are brilliant ideas!! We were due to go to London for a few days last Summer and I am desperate to get back! The Transport museum is one of my favourite things to do in London actually x

  3. We can’t wait to get back to London. We had booked to go last March and it was obviously cancelled and we can’t wait to get back there.

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