{"id":830,"date":"2024-07-23T14:40:55","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T13:40:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/?p=830"},"modified":"2024-07-23T14:40:55","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T13:40:55","slug":"experience-the-best-of-london-this-school-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/experience-the-best-of-london-this-school-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience the Best of London This School Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>There is no better time than now to start planning a family getaway to London for the school holidays! Guarantee your kids a trip filled with history, culture and fun activities that they will love. The Washington Mayfair makes a great base for a family trip to London because of its location to popular family attractions that will allow you to really make the most of your break. Here\u2019s our guide to some of the best things to do in London with kids this summer 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Washington-New-Rooms-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1032\" height=\"1380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Washington-New-Rooms-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-833\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Washington-New-Rooms-1.png 1032w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Washington-New-Rooms-1-224x300.png 224w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Washington-New-Rooms-1-766x1024.png 766w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Washington-New-Rooms-1-768x1027.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1032px) 100vw, 1032px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family Fun in London<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Why not start your trip close to The Washington Mayfair with a visit to the iconic London Zoo in Regent\u2019s Park. Home to a huge variety of species, the zoo offers immersive exhibits such as the Land of the Lions and Penguin Beach, plus over the summer holidays, families can discover the science behind scat and explore how droppings help us understand animal diets, habitats, and health. An educational adventure whilst at the same time getting up close and personal with all the animals.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/London-Zoo-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/London-Zoo-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/London-Zoo-1.png 940w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/London-Zoo-1-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/London-Zoo-1-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Whilst in Regent\u2019s Park why not explore some of the other Royal Parks in the vicinity like Hyde Park and Green Park. These parks offer acres of green space amongst busy city life, perfect to add some outdoor fun to your trip and for little ones to explore. Enjoy acrobatics at the playgrounds, pedal boats on the Serpentine River and picnic amongst the flowers. There are often <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalparks.org.uk\/whats-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">outdoor events<\/a> to enjoy in the parks too, like open-air concerts, bandstand events and theatre performances. St.James Park also leads to Buckingham Palace which is a great place for families to enjoy the unique spectacle of the Changing of the Guard. A ceremony that never fails to capture the attention of all watchers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">London&#8217;s Amazing Museums<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The London museums offer a perfect chance to learn and play for all ages and it\u2019s unique in that so many of the city&#8217;s top museums are all located in the district of Kensington just a few minutes journey from The Washington Mayfair. A must-visit is The British Museum, journey through time with its vast collection of artifacts, including the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies. Plus, the kids can participate in free activities and gallery trails designed to make history come alive. Some of the other museum highlights include the new gardens at The Natural History Museum opening this month, space-themed sleepovers at the Science Museum and the Secret Seekers treasure hunt at the V&amp;A. Visit the official museum sites to find out what else is happening this summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay with Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Families love that the Washington Mayfair is a convenient base for top London attractions and the ability to combine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/rooms.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rooms and suites<\/a> to meet their needs. Our hotel combines history with modern elegance which will appeal to the whole family and will ensure a restful stay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dine at the hotel\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/food-and-drink.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Madison restaurant<\/a>, where you can enjoy a delicious meal from the best ingredients. Or even book a classic British experience of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/afternoon-tea.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Afternoon Tea<\/a>. London is a city that\u2019s full of adventure for all ages, so don\u2019t wait, start planning your summer holiday today!&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is no better time than now to start planning a family getaway to London for the school holidays! Guarantee your kids a trip filled with history, culture and fun activities that they will love. 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