Great Family Days Out in London

London is known for its myriad attractions, so itto help if you're tired.
makes sense to choose this bustling city as theAt Westminster, the parliamentary buildings sit
perfect location for a family holiday. After all, withbeside iconic clock tower Big Ben, and
so much to see and do, it's really not difficult toWestminster Abbey is also in the same square.
imagine that there'll be something for everyone -Just around the corner, you have the
and there is!Embankment and the river it runs alongside: the
Whatever your family is into, be it sightseeing andThames. Across the water, you'll be able to spot
taking in all of London's most famous buildings andthe London Eye, behind which is popular attraction
monuments or exploring beautiful parks andthe London Aquarium, as well as the Tate Modern
gardens - or even checking out places like the zooand, if you're in the right spot, St Paul's Cathedral,
and aquarium to see some exotic and beautifulwhich lies opposite the Tate hidden by a circle of
animals, London has it all.other buildings.
As a family holiday destination, London is unrivalledOn the other side of Westminster, you can walk
and, once you've been on your trip to this excitingtowards Trafalgar Square, passing Downing
city, you'll easily see why.Street on the way, and also make your way
It's only natural to want to take in some ofthrough St James Park, which is just outside
London's most iconic sights on your first trip and,Buckingham Palace.
thankfully, the nature of London's fame is soAll of the above can easily be walked to and
great that the kids will probably be every bit asfrom, but even if you'd prefer to take buses or
excited to see Big Ben and Buckingham Palace asthe underground, getting around is easy. Best of
you are. What's fantastic about London's centre isall, all of this can be done for free! So if you're
that all of the big sights are so close to onetrying to save cash on your family holiday and
another that you'll never have to travel too far tostaying in one of the cheap hotels in London, you'll
get from one place to another - but thebe pleased to know there are also plenty of other
underground subway system is still always therethings that can be done in the city for free.