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Kids trip to London : Sat Mar 21, 2015 11:10 am  

Am taking kids to London for a couple of days before Easter.

Planning to do all the free museums , the Eye and hopefully get some late tickets for War Horse.

Anyone got any ideas on where i could stay preferably a cheap travel lodge where tube or train links into London are really easy.

Thanks for any help

Re: Kids trip to London : Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:14 pm  

Try the Ramada at South Ruislip, Next door to the tube and reasonably priced, or try Hotels in the Kings Cross Area, just come back from a few days there but prices are variable.
Warning, there are huge numbers of school parties at the museums mostly well behaved especially if from overseas but........
London Eye has a security check for bags etc., which catches people out just be aware, it can slow things down a tad.
Otherwise have a great time.

Re: Kids trip to London : Sat Mar 21, 2015 2:15 pm  

You've probably already got it in mind but I can't recommend the Science Museum highly enough! For both adults and kids!

Re: Kids trip to London : Sun Mar 22, 2015 9:14 pm  

If you want to stay closer to town then the hotels around Russell Square are usually pretty reasonable and its a handy location. The President, The Imperial and the Royal National are all decent value.

Re: Kids trip to London : Sun Mar 22, 2015 9:35 pm  

There's also the Ibis next to Euston station.

Re: Kids trip to London : Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:55 am  

Wrong time of year for the OP but if anyone is ever looking for no frills cheap bed and breakfast in London during July, August and September, have a look at Imperial College London's halls of residence. We stayed there for a gig in Hyde Park and the location is second to none for London's most glamorous quarters. http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/summeraccommodation/ourrooms

Wrong time of year for the OP but if anyone is ever looking for no frills cheap bed and breakfast in London during July, August and September, have a look at Imperial College London's halls of residence. We stayed there for a gig in Hyde Park and the location is second to none for London's most glamorous quarters. http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/summeraccommodation/ourrooms

Re: Kids trip to London : Fri Mar 27, 2015 9:36 pm  

Always stayed at the St Giles hotel, Not too pricey for its location.

Re: Kids trip to London : Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:35 pm  

Hamleys toy store, good way for the kids to spend an hour or two.
The wallet might take a hit though!

Re: Kids trip to London : Tue Apr 14, 2015 4:09 pm  

Way to late now but personally Borehamwood or Watford then get the train in.

Re: Kids trip to London : Tue Apr 14, 2015 6:08 pm  

How did the trip go?