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How Many Days Do You Need in London With Kids?
Destination Guides Before You Book 8/30/26 Destination Guides Before You Book 8/30/26

How Many Days Do You Need in London With Kids?

Planning a family trip to London? The number of days you have can dramatically change what you’re able to see and how rushed your trip feels. Here’s what our six-day trip looked like—and what we’d recommend for different trip lengths.

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Where to Stay in London With Kids: Why We Loved South Bank
Destination Guides Before You Book 8/16/26 Destination Guides Before You Book 8/16/26

Where to Stay in London With Kids: Why We Loved South Bank

We spent six days in London with our kids and loved using South Bank as our home base. Here’s why we think it’s a great area to stay for a first family trip to London.

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Windsor Castle Day Trip From London: Is It Worth It?
Destination Guides Before You Book 8/4/26 Destination Guides Before You Book 8/4/26

Windsor Castle Day Trip From London: Is It Worth It?

Wondering if Windsor Castle is worth visiting from London? After visiting with our two kids, here's our honest review, who we think will love it, and whether we'd recommend giving up half a day in London.

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London with Kids: A Realistic Guide for First-Time Families
Destination Guides Before You Book 7/28/26 Destination Guides Before You Book 7/28/26

London with Kids: A Realistic Guide for First-Time Families

We weren't sure how London would work with kids, but after six days exploring the city as a family, we found it to be one of the easiest European destinations we've visited. Here's what surprised us, what we'd do differently, and our honest advice for first-time families.

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Stonehenge From London: Is It Worth It? (Our Early Morning Experience)
Destination Guides Before You Book 7/23/26 Destination Guides Before You Book 7/23/26

Stonehenge From London: Is It Worth It? (Our Early Morning Experience)

Wondering if Stonehenge is worth visiting from London? We almost skipped it ourselves. Here's what it was really like, how we got there, and whether we'd recommend it after visiting with our kids.

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Harry Potter Studio Tour London: Is It Worth It for Families?
Destination Guides Before You Book 7/20/26 Destination Guides Before You Book 7/20/26

Harry Potter Studio Tour London: Is It Worth It for Families?

Thinking about visiting the Harry Potter Studio Tour during your London vacation? Here's our honest family review, what surprised us, how long it took, and whether we think it's worth the time and money.

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Tower of London Tips: How to See the Crown Jewels First (Without the Long Wait)
Destination Guides Before You Book 7/7/26 Destination Guides Before You Book 7/7/26

Tower of London Tips: How to See the Crown Jewels First (Without the Long Wait)

Want to see the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London without standing in a huge line? Learn the strategy we used to visit the jewels first, enjoy the Beefeater Tour, and make the most of our morning with kids.

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British Museum Highlights: A 2–3 Hour Route With Exact Room Numbers
Destination Guides Before You Book 6/28/26 Destination Guides Before You Book 6/28/26

British Museum Highlights: A 2–3 Hour Route With Exact Room Numbers

Wondering what to see at the British Museum if you only have a few hours? Here's our family-tested route to the museum's most famous artifacts, including the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon Sculptures, Moai, and Cyrus Cylinder, complete with room numbers and practical tips.

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London Itinerary: 6 Days in London for First-Time Visitors (Family-Friendly & Realistic)
Destination Guides Before You Book 6/17/26 Destination Guides Before You Book 6/17/26

London Itinerary: 6 Days in London for First-Time Visitors (Family-Friendly & Realistic)

We spent 6 days exploring London and packed in royal palaces, world-class museums, Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Harry Potter. Here's exactly what we did, what was worth it, and what we'd recommend to first-time visitors.

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