Take a rowing boat out on the Serpentine, a short walk from the hotel.

Families that simply want to cruise along the lake in comfort and style while taking in the scenery can also climb on board the Solarshuttle, which can hold up to forty passengers at a time. There are also some great spots beside the lake to pause to enjoy a picnic while soaking up the sun, and the footpaths that run along the banks of the lake are great places to take a stroll.

If your kids enjoy messing about in the water, make sure that you head on over to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain. Children of all ages are invited to splash around in the fountain and have fun without the fear of getting into trouble.

A place for kids to cool off in the summer months while remembering Diana, Princess of Wales.

Parents will be pleased to know that several members of staff are provided during the summer months to keep a watchful eye on the children and make sure that they are safe as they play in this impressive fountain. While the kids have fun, parents can unwind with a cup of coffee at the nearby Lido café and there is also a children’s playground here where the little ones can let off a any excess steam!

Explore the Natural History museum in London with your family.

This mighty skeleton measures a little over 25 metres and is surrounded by a large number of other specimens of the natural kingdom, which have been collected from all over the world. The huge collection of dinosaur skeletons and fossils are also popular and will surely capture the imagination of all family member irrespective of age. The Natural History Museum is also dedicated to presenting the course of evolution over millions of years and this can be found presented in spectacular detail in the interactive Darwin centre.

The Investigate Gallery

Although often overlooked by visitors to the Natural History Museum, the Investigate Galley is the perfect place for young children to spend time. The gallery is located in the basement and provides a quiet space where kids can handle items such as shells and meteorites and even view them under the microscope.

Dino Snores for Kids

Parents who want to have fun exploring London’s vibrant nightlife scene on their own while the children are entertained should also check out the Dino Snores for Kids nights. Children of all ages are invited to enjoy a fun and action-packed evening as they try to track down a T-Rex and take part in a wide range of other types of activities that are organised by staff. At midnight, children can camp in one of the magnificent halls in the Natural History Museum and are sure to be ready to continue exploring London when their parents collect them the next morning.

Hamleys toy shop on London’s Regent’s Street.

While there are now more than sixty Hamleys franchises located all over the world, the Regent Street branch remains the most famous and popular and boasts more than 50,000 toys spread out over seven floors. This mighty branch covers 54,000 square feet and every part is devoted to toys for children of all ages. Smaller kids will never forget their first visit to Hamleys!

Carnaby street for kids

The kids and anyone who has a sweet tooth are sure to love the Chocolate Ecstasy Tours, which are special guided walking tours of Carnaby Street and the surrounding area. The Chocolate Ecstasy Tours were founded by renowned chocolate expert and food judge Jennifer Earle in 2005 and she personally selects each of the venues to be visited during the tour. Groups of up to twelve people of a time are led around the area by knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides, who go out of their way to make sure that guests eat plenty of chocolate while gaining an understanding of the chocolate making process and history.

Portobello Road, on weekends busy with the famous antiques market.

Portobello road market for kids

There is plenty to see at the Portobello Road Market and most children should be entertained for a few hours, especially if they are treated to a crepe spread thickly with Nutella or an ice cream. If the kids are starting to get a little restless, simply head to the nearby Discover centre. There is a free playground located around the back where children of all ages are sure to have fun. There is also plenty for the kids to do inside the Discover centre and one of the most popular attractions here is the Story Making Centre where children up to the age of eleven are invited to dress up in a collection of cool and colourful costumes and create their own stories using a selection of interesting and imaginative props.

Extra entertainment: Bowling for kids

Kids are catered for at All Star Lanes with extra light bowling balls that they should be able to lift easily as well as special ramps and bumpers (these will stop the balls running into the gutters). These are supplied to ensure that even children who have never been bowling before will be able to score a strike and leave the bowling alley feeling like superstars. It should be noted that children can play on the lanes until 18:00. However, they are still welcome to remain on the premises until closing and there will be plenty of time to take advantage of the special kid’s deal, which includes a game of bowling and food and drink in the onsite American style diner, where they will also be provided with a surprise treat.

Over 60 real-life activities where you kids ca test their skills in a variety of professions.

Discovering their future career

Many of the activities here are based on different types of professions such as being a fireman, a news reporter or a nurse and children can find out what they want to do later in life in a fun way. Each profession comes with its own play area to help add a touch of realism to the activity and among the most popular are the Police Station and the Aviation Academy, where kids can get a feel for what it would be like to be a hot shot pilot and take to the skies. While some of the professions such as the real estate agent may seem less than glamorous, children who have a strong sense of adventure are still sure to have fun and the great thing about these activities is that there is no pressure for children to choose any one in particular. Cool costumes are also provided to help the kids get into character and they can even get creative and make their own accessories to go with the profession of their choice.

Fun for very young kids

Children aged from one to three are not left out of the fun, as there is a special Early Years area that has been designed with their needs and preferences firmly in mind. Some of the things that are just waiting to be discovered and enjoyed here include a collection of inflatable furniture and crawl through tunnels, while regular puppet shows and storytelling are offered to captivate kids. The Early Years area also comes complete with a Science Lab where children can take part in some fun yet perfectly safe science experiments, and the RightZKeepers Residence. The little ones are free to interact with all of these things and more in any way that they choose, and this is a great way to tire them out before nap time. However, it should be noted that children under the age of seven must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Interactive experiences for adults

The emphasis at Kidzania is on the kids and making sure that they have as much fun as possible. However, there are plenty of places where parents can keep an eye on their kids if they wish and watch them play. Adults are also invited to play the role of the audience in the theatre areas and show their support as their children perform specially created plays, while films, refreshments and other types of entertainment are also provided for adults who simply want to pass the time while they wait for their children.