Family Guide London

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Michelle Crane, Vicki Allen, Hugh Thompson, Alexandra Whittleton
Dorling Kindersley, 2014 - Travel - 288 pages
A family-focused guidebook to London for traveling with children ages 4 to 12.

DK Eyewitness Travel: Family Guide London gives parents with children ages four to twelve the specific, family-friendly information they need to plan a vacation to a city with an abundance of history, outstanding museums, unrivalled theater, and beautiful parks. Go treasure hunting at the Foundling Museum, ice-skating at Somerset House, and explore can't-miss sights such as St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.

What's in the book:

  • Each major sight is treated as a "hub" destination, around which to plan a day, plus, DK's custom illustrations and reconstructions of city sights give real cultural insight.
  • "Let off steam" suggestions and eating options around each attraction enable the entire family to recharge their batteries.
  • Maps outline the nearest parks, playgrounds, and public restrooms.
  • "Take shelter" sections suggest indoor activities for rainy days.
  • Dedicated "Kids' Corner" features include cartoons, quizzes, puzzles, games, and riddles to inform and entertain young travelers.
  • Listings provide family-friendly hotels and dining options.

Written by travel experts and parents who understand the need to keep children entertained while enjoying family time together, DK Eyewitness Travel: Family Guide London offers child-friendly sleeping and eating options, detailed maps of main sightseeing areas, travel information, budget guidance, age-range suitability, and activities for London.

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