London during Easter Hols

[MrsG26]

Hi, I’m planning a 4 day trip in London for my myself, partner and my 10 year old daughter. It’s her first time in London, we usually go abroad for our trips so feel a little lost as to what to do. I thought about usual tourist things like Buckingham Palace and Covent Garden/Leicester Square etc & London Eye (although I’m terrified of heights) She’s a foodie so know she’ll enjoy china town and Borough market. But I’f anyone has any other suggestions or things to do It would be greatly appreciated. I did think about taking her to see Wicked but at nearly £200 for tickets I don’t want to spend that and for her not to enjoy it. Same with Harry Potter Studios. We’ve been to WwofHP at universal and I just can’t see how the studios in London would compare. If you have Any suggestions of anything you’ve done with your kids in London that theyve enjoyed I would love to hear them.

Thanks,

[theCMG]

British Museum with the kids audio guide (featuring Zob or is it Zog the alien), really well done and not expensive. Lots of good museum options - science, natural history should all have something to interest most kids and my DD enjoyed at around that age

[Guest]

Some ideas here:

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Just to say the Making of Harry Potter at Leavesden's Warner Bros studios is a totally different experience to the theme parks. It's about how the films were made and allows you access to many of the original sets. it has to be booked in advance.

[Karababe]

Hi

I live in London and i am a huge fan of 'day seating'
Go and queue in the am early 7/8am for front row tickets for Wicked at £29.50 a pop

sarah x

[ROBBOTOO]

I know you say your terrified of heights, but if you're considering Borough Market wouid The Shard be an option rather than the London Eye? Once you go in you can stay for as long as you want too.

Weve done and enjoyed both but thought the Shard was amazing. Plus the lifts and toilets a real experience !

[MrsG26]

Originally Posted by Karababe

Hi

I live in London and i am a huge fan of 'day seating'
Go and queue in the am early 7/8am for front row tickets for Wicked at £29.50 a pop

sarah x

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Is this the booth in Leicester Square or something different? Would be up for trying that, we arrive 7th April at 8am so maybe worth heading straight there to see what’s available although I’ve a feeling with it being Easter school holidays it will be busy. Thanks

[MrsG26]

Originally Posted by ROBBOTOO

I know you say your terrified of heights, but if you're considering Borough Market wouid The Shard be an option rather than the London Eye? Once you go in you can stay for as long as you want too.

Weve done and enjoyed both but thought the Shard was amazing. Plus the lifts and toilets a real experience !

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I’ve done Top of the Rock in Nee York and wasn’t as scared as I thought I would have been but then I didn’t linger too long I outside. I don’t think I will feel safe on the Eye but my daughter wants to do it. I will look at the shard for a different perspective, thanks

[Gill H]

Originally Posted by MrsG26

Is this the booth in Leicester Square or something different? Would be up for trying that, we arrive 7th April at 8am so maybe worth heading straight there to see what’s available although I’ve a feeling with it being Easter school holidays it will be busy. Thanks

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You can do the booth but you might not get the show you want. But tickets for Wicked start at £19.50 for the cheapest. I'm a big fan of the cheap seats, I'd rather see 3 shows for £20 each than 1 show for £60!

Of course, they may not be available for the dates you're going, but it's worth a try. Looking on the site, the Monday night has them for £24.25.

The 'day seats' referred to above means turning up at the theatre earlier and queuing for seats which are released on the day at cheap prices. Can be a great thing to do and can get you a bargain, particularly in the week.

You might also try entering the lottery for Hamilton - you could be lucky enough to win £10 seats!

[Gill H]

Also what about an afternoon tea? Loads in London with special themes - Beauty and the Beast, Alice etc.

[salmon70]

A trip to M&M World in Leicester Square, Ripley's Believe it or Not, London Zoo, Hamley's Toy Store, Bank of England Museum, Madame Tussauds, Tower of London to name but a few.

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