[caption id="attachment_3648" align="alignnone" width="1200"] London! As seen from the London Eye (another London trip we would recommend!)[/caption]
We love London - and not only because we live here. We just think there is so much to do in this great city - for people of all ages and with all interests. Today Robert, who's 11, shares his recommendations for different kinds of families who visit London.
1.Thrill Seekers
[caption id="attachment_3643" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Robert on a rib boat on the Thames,[/caption]
If you’re in London and love speed and excitement, then I would recommend going on the Canary Wharf Experience. This is a tour down the Thames on one of London’s fastest speedboats. In the 50 minute ride you speed up and down the river whilst listening to commentary from the driver (he was very funny). I found it really exhilarating and at some parts the boat was on its side! I found the actual tour very entertaining as well as interesting and I loved going so fast.
[caption id="attachment_3644" align="alignnone" width="1200"] You see London in a different way on this tour! This is under Tower Bridge[/caption]
Read more about London via rib boat
2. Foodies
[caption id="attachment_3641" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Robert drinks bubble tea in Camden, London,[/caption]
If your family are all foodies and love trying weird and exciting foods then Camden Market is the place for you. The busy streets are packed with shops, many selling edible goods, while buying drinks is no problem as there are countless stalls where you can buy freshly made orange juice or lemonade, slushies or delicious bubbleteas. There are many ice-cream shops as well, and at one the ice-cream is moulded into a flower and at another it is made before your eyes. There are shops selling meat, wraps and even cereal, of course I always go to the one that sells Nutella doughnuts! There are so many wacky flavours and cuisines to try so if you love stuffing your face I would recommend stuffing your face at Camden.
[caption id="attachment_3640" align="alignnone" width="1200"] A doughnut stall in Camden![/caption]
3. Culture vultures
[caption id="attachment_3646" align="alignnone" width="1200"] There is so much to see at the British Museum[/caption]
If you’re a person who goes on holiday and spends most of their days in museums then you’re in luck, London has loads. Although it is the most famous, I would recommend going to the British Museum as there is loads to learn and you can go back again and again. The museum is split up into different sections, each about a different era; my favourite has got to be the Egyptian part as I love looking at the mummies. It is a great place for kids and adults because I love going and so do mum and dad.
4. Young families
[caption id="attachment_3645" align="alignnone" width="1200"] At Shrek's Adventure,[/caption]
In my opinion, the perfect place to take young kids in London is to Shrek’s Adventure in which you physically travel through a story. Although the queue is quite big it is worth it as the experience includes a 4D ride, mirror maze and loads of funny and cool characters. What is so great about Shrek’s adventure is that you get involved a lot and the whole thing is very interactive. I really enjoyed it when I went and I’m sure younger kids would like it even more.
Read more about Robert's thoughts on Shrek's Adventure
Overall I love London and would recommend it for all ages.
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Robert picks his favourite museums - for kidsLabels: Blog, Camden market, days out with kids in London; london landmarks;, food, London, museums in London