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7 Days in London with Kids

A 7-day London family itinerary for first-time families who need big sights, museums, parks and rain-proof choices without exhausting children. It groups days by area so Tube rides stay manageable. Fork it on ItineraryKit to adjust hotel zone, Harry Potter tickets, child ages, theatre preferences and how many museums your family can handle.

7 days

Budget Breakdown

Per person for 7 days in London, excluding flights

Budget

GBP 1150

$1150

Comfort

GBP 2200

$2200

Splurge

GBP 4300

$4300

Per person · excludes flight · 7 days · varies by season

Where to Stay

South Kensington

Recommended

Museums, parks and easy Tube links

Best family base for first-timers.

Covent Garden / Holborn

Walkable theatre and West End access

Good for older kids.

Bankside

River walks and Tate/Shakespeare access

Practical for apartment stays.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Westminster and Parliament views

09:30

Start outside Westminster Abbey, Parliament and the Thames so kids get the postcard landmarks quickly.

🚶15 min walk

St James’s Park picnic

13:00

Use pelicans, playground space and benches to avoid sightseeing fatigue.

🚶20 min walk

London Eye timed ride

Book ahead16:30

Book a late-afternoon slot if views matter to the family.

Daily Costs

Per person · per day

Budget

Comfort

Splurge

Accommodation

GBP 54

Budget hotel, hostel private or apartment room

GBP 104

Well-located 3–4 star hotel

GBP 204

Top boutique or luxury property

Food and drink

GBP 30

Markets, bakeries and casual local meals

GBP 65

Good restaurants plus cafés

GBP 130

Fine dining, wine bars and premium reservations

Activities and local transport

GBP 25

Transit passes and free sights

GBP 55

Key paid sights and taxis when useful

GBP 120

Private guides, premium tours and transfers

Flight Estimates

Return flights · economy · varies by booking time

  • New York

    $450–$850

    USD 450–850

  • Singapore

    $750–$1,300

    SGD 1,010–1,755