Our Weekend In London Wish List
Whilst Lewis has been to London several times, and even Eva earlier this year, we have never taken all four of the children together and yet this Summer I have promised them we will have a weekend of sight seeing and exploring the capital. And whilst I can’t promise that we will meet the queen (Megan’s suggestion), we did manage to create a wish list of things we wanted to squeeze into our weekend away.
I am sharing our top 5 wishes for our weekend in London.
1. Go on the underground
Living in the north we don’t have an underground system and Megan and Harry can’t get their heads around the fact that in London, you can travel underground. It was at the top of both of their lists for our London visit although I’m not sure they will be quite as keen when it happens, especially in this heat!
2. Stay in a hotel
My children are obsessed with staying in hotels and, although we often travel throughout the UK, they never grow tired of visiting new places. We have been researching the best places to stay in London and have seen the gorgeous 4 Star Hotel South Kensington which looks perfect for our family.
3. Visit Buckingham Palace
Is it even a trip to London if you don’t visit Buckingham Palace? My children are fascinated with the royal family, even more so since the royal wedding, and are desperate to see where the Queen lives. I can’t wait to take them!
4. See a show at the West End
Earlier this year Lewis, Eva, Gaz and I travelled to London to see Wicked on the west end and yet unfortunately both Megan and Harry were poorly and unable to come. It was such an amazing experience for us and I’m sure it will be even lovelier as a family of 6.
5. Cruise on the River Thames
In my opinion there is no better way to see London than from the River Thames, and particularly in the Summer it’s a lovely experience. Fingers crossed that this lovely weather lasts!
So there you have it, our London wish list. I am so excited to share our trip with you this Summer!
** This is a collaborative post **
I haven’t had a proper touristy london trip yet and I would love to go and stay in a lovely hotel then visit all the traditional places like buckingham palace 😀
Sounds like a good wish list, I have done all of these things but I’d love to stay in a really nice hotel in London and have a good weekend rather than having to get the train home x
Fantastic choices! I am a huge history nerd and love anything to do with royal history especially, but I’m yet to go inside of Buckingham Palace! x
What a lovely London wishlist! I have to admit getting to see a Westend Show is always top of my list when I am in London, though it has been many years now.
I took the boys down to London for the first time last year and it was so much fun. I’d love to do a river cruise next time we visit!
My six year old keeps saying he wants to go to London, basically to see the taxis and buses mostly. But I have fond memories of Londond from when I was younger and would love him to experience some of the same. It is a wonderful city. I think it is a great idea to plan ahead and see some of the key places. I’m sure they will love it.
What great London wishlist, we used to visit London a lot when I was younger, and they are some of the best memories of my childhood x
Aw what great ideas! I’m actually going to London on Thursday as a surprise for my boyfriend. We’re going to see the Tina Turner Musical! xxx
I remember doing these trips when I was younger. Would love to take a proper look at Buckingham palace again!