London under 3s

It's housed in a renovated power station which means there's a huge Turbine Hall on the lowest floor. This space has regular art installations but there's always space for the young ones to have a run around. The main shop, also on Level 1, sells excellent children's books, and the Cafe on Level 2 is fantastically child-friendly.

As well as the kid's menu there's a buggy park, plenty of highchairs, plus crayons and coloring sheets. How to get there: The nearest station is Blackfriars on the Circle and District lines. The London Aquarium is free for under 3s.

If you visit in the afternoon you can watch the sharks being fed which is always good to see. The shark's tank can be viewed from two levels so there's plenty of space. The London Eye is meters high which makes it one of the world's tallest observation wheels. Small buggies are allowed on board but if you have a larger buggy ask at the Information Desk and they can store it for you. Each capsule is enclosed for the ride so it's safe for children to walk around.

The capsule walls are glass down to the floor so children can sit on the floor and still get great views. The London Eye has lots of extra fun activities throughout the year, especially in the summer, and the staff are excellent with children. Discover Children's Story Centre opened as the UK's first story museum dedicated to generating a love of language, literature, and stories for children aged years. It's a wonderful play space for young children to learn about stories and interact with them allowing their imagination to run free in a safe environment.

Discover is in Stratford so you could also incorporate a trip to the nearby Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile. Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights. Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors.

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Stations with steps are still an option of course: if you're travelling with two adults you can carry the buggy up the stairs, and most Londoners are happy to help out if you're on your own.

Tube trains, local trains and buses all have designated areas for buggies. Avoid peak travel times when catching public transport: Stations, trains and buses can get extremely crowded. Almost all other forms of London's public transport are also accessible. Kids go free in London Read our guide to children's travel in London : Children under five-years-old travel free on all London public transport with a fare-paying adult. Find out more, including information for families with older children.

Make the most of free admission to many of London's top attractions : Many of the city's most famous spots are free to enter for children and adults alike, while children under three generally get free entry to paid attractions, including the London Eye free entry up to three years of age , Tower of London free entry up to five years of age and Madame Tussauds free entry up to three years of age.

Breastfeeding and baby change facilities Know the basics: It is legal and widely accepted for women to publicly breastfeed their babies anywhere in London. If you're looking for dedicated facilities: You'll find parent rooms and baby change facilities in most of London's department stores and both Westfield Shopping Centres.