Category: Family Days Out
July 14, 2017 4:26 pm
Published by Izabela Sikorska
London is sometimes seen as a city-state rather than just a capital – while Britain has its own culture and quirks, London has additional rules and etiquette requirements that aren’t seen or observed elsewhere. Here are a few tips to help you navigate the city’s social expectations and have the most pleasant stay possible. The Tube The Tube is another microcosm within London, and has its own special rules and expectations. Firstly, tourists should avoid using the tube during rush hours if possible (around 6am-9:30am, and then 4:30-7pm) – the tube is a vital part of London’s infrastructure and is used by people every day to get to work. As such, it’s already extremely crowded and best avoided if you... View Article
June 27, 2017 2:31 pm
Published by Innermedia Ltd
London is a strange, unusual, and varied place – people have been living in the capital since the Bronze age. Nowadays, there are over 300 languages spoken in the city and it’s home to innumerable art projects, guerrilla installations, and notable people. This long history and eclectic mix mean that there are some oddities found in London that simply can’t be found elsewhere. Here are some of our favourite examples. The Fart-Powered Lamp Post Rather than being a modern-art joke, this is actually a piece of Victorian engineering. The Carting Lane Lamp is just off the Strand, behind the Savoy (definitely not where you’d expect to find such a crude pieces of machinery). In the 19th century, Joseph Webb created... View Article
June 13, 2017 2:23 pm
Published by Matt Watts
London is an incredible city, but cities tend to have limitations – things like general landscape/geology and overcrowding often mean that certain activities are off limits unless you’re willing to travel into the countryside. However, London is truly unique in a lot of ways – here are 4 activities you definitely didn’t think you could do in Britain’s capital. Go to a Farm Farms might be something that you associated with the bucolic countryside – vast open fields, roaming livestock, and perhaps a little farm shop. But did you know you can get all of that in the city? London is home to numerous city farms including Hackney City Farm, Hobbledown, Kentish Town City Farm, and Hounslow Urban Farm. These... View Article
May 11, 2017 9:34 am
Published by Matt Watts
Spring is finally here – while in most cities you’d need to travel further into the countryside to see the beauty of flowers emerging and baby animals finding their way into the world, Londoners don’t even need to go outside the M25 to see incredible spring flowers. As one of the greenest cities in the world, it offers some wonderful places to see daffodils, cherry blossoms, and crocuses (just to name a few). Here are some of our favourites. Parks with Beautiful Cherry Blossom Japan may be famous for its cherry blossom, but some areas of London can certainly stand up on their own. Kew Gardens is the place to be for practically any botanical interests and views in London,... View Article
April 21, 2017 10:07 am
Published by Innermedia Ltd
At London Duck Tours, we spend a lot of time on the river Thames so we’ve got to know a lot about it. Did you know that two thirds of London’s drinking water comes from the Thames, or that there are more than 15 tunnels that go under it? Here are some more fantastic facts to use in your next pub quiz or impress/confuse your friends with. The Thames is both tidal and non-tidal, depending which spot you’re looking at – it becomes tidal after Teddington Lock. The river is home to over 119 species of fish, as well as otters, voles, and eels. The Thames Path is 184 miles long, which makes it the longest river walk in Europe.... View Article
April 7, 2017 10:01 am
Published by Innermedia Ltd
London’s options are vast – even locals can find it difficult to discover hidden gems because of the sheer number of choices on offer. The Natural History Museum, National Gallery, Tate Galleries, and the British Museum are all fantastic places to learn new things, but if you want something a little more unusual, we have a few suggestions. Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret In a discreet building and up some steep stairs, you’ll find the one of London’s oldest surviving operating theatres. At the moment, access is limited because of the location in the building so disabled access can be difficult and it’s not the best choice if you have bad knees or difficulty with stairs. That said,... View Article
February 27, 2017 11:30 am
Published by Innermedia Ltd
London boasts an array of exciting things to do with children whatever the weather. If you’re planning a visit and struggling to decide where to take the little ones, you’ve come to the right place; we have put together a helpful list of some of our favourite things to do in London with your children. Visit the Natural History Museum This museum is a big hit with children. It is home to 80 million different specimens from all around the world and offers something to everyone. To top it off, it’s free to enter! Picnic in Hyde Park Hyde Park is one of London’s loveliest landscapes, covering a whopping 350 acres and conveniently located right at the heart of the... View Article
January 6, 2017 10:20 am
Published by Matt Watts
Finding fun family days out for a reasonable price can be difficult, even in London, when you want to do something more than just relaxing in one of the parks without breaking the bank. Here are a few of our favourite days out that cost under £75 (based on a family of 4, with 2 adults and 2 kids). The prices are based on a Saturday in summer so there’s no need to take a day off work to enjoy them. London Duck Tours – £75 family ticket A sightseeing tour is a great way to learn more about your home and teach the kids some history in the process. The Classic Sightseeing tour shows you all of the major... View Article
