How to Make the Most of a Family Trip to London

London is a beautiful city and absolutely something you should make the effort to go down and see, but if you’re bringing your family with you, then there are probably a few steps that you should take ahead of time.

Make a Plan

The first thing you are going to want to do when planning a family trip is to make something of a game plan. You want to know what you’re doing and how you’re doing it so that you have minimal opportunities for something to go horribly wrong, as they are prone to do when dealing with children on holiday.

The Sights to See

Figuring out which attractions you really want to see ahead of time is a great way to help with the planning process as it allows you to set points in your plan where you want to visit and could even help you to plot your route throughout the city as you travel from one attraction to the next.

The National Gallery. The National Gallery is a must-see for any art lover and a really great opportunity to help instill creativity and artistic verve into your children.

Big Ben. Located at the top of Elizabeth Tower, Big Ben is actually the nickname for the bell of the clock tower. Although most people simply know the tower itself by the name Big Ben, either way, this historic landmark is well worth a visit.

The London Eye (and The River Thames). Easily the best way to get a brilliant view of the entire city of London and the famous river Thames, the London Eye is probably one of the most famous Ferris wheels in the world.

The Natural History Museum. Last, but not least, if you’re visiting London, you have to at least stop in at The Natural History Museum in Kensington to see some of the incredible items they have on display. Plus, you may even foster an interest in history in your children.

Pick Out a Restaurant

An important aspect of your plan to have picked out and planned ahead of time is the restaurant you plan to eat at. You should call ahead and book a table so that you know for sure you are eating at that Liverpool Street Cafe that you saw online. This way you know where you’re going and when you’re planning to get there, which can help to avoid you having to search for an available restaurant while towing hungry children along with you.

Have a Backup Plan (or Two)

Finally, it’s important that you make sure to account for things going wrong in your plan. The worst thing you could do is assume that everything will go off without a hitch, because that will leave you stressed trying to make sure everything goes right. Plus, when it inevitably goes wrong, you’ll be left without any idea of how to make it right again, which is why it is so helpful to simply assume things won’t go according to plan.