{"id":1101272,"date":"2026-07-20T21:11:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T21:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1101272\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T21:11:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T21:11:45","slug":"7-super-fun-things-to-do-on-your-next-family-day-trip-into-londontop-things-to-do-on-your-next-family-day-trip-into-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1101272\/","title":{"rendered":"7 super fun things to do on your next family day trip into LondonTop things to do on your next family day trip into London"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If a day of fun family bonding is in order, then a day trip to London is a great way to bring everyone together and with Greater Anglia\u2019s kids for \u00a32 return offer, getting there is even easier. So we\u2019ve partnered up to give you some recommendations on what to do when you arrive in the big city. From cultural attractions and immersive experiences to moments spent outdoors in nature, there\u2019s no shortage of things to do in London \u2013 with something to keep every member of the family happy.<\/p>\n

1. Enjoy epic city views from a Cable Car over the Thames<\/p>\n

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    \"Thames<\/p>\n

    Prepare to see the city from a whole new perspective, as you hover 90m above the Thames in London\u2019s only glass-floored cable car.<\/a> Offering 360 degree views (as well as from above and below!), this is an entirely new way of experiencing the city. The smooth, floating sensation makes the whole experience feel wonderfully calming \u2013 the ideal way to slow down and admire the city unfolding beneath you.<\/p>\n

    2. Pet adorable animals at Mudchute Park & Farm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Home to over 100 animals living across 32 acres, Mudchute Park & Farm<\/a> is an ideal place to take the family on your day trip into London. This East London spot has been housing all kinds of animals since the 1970s, and it\u2019s still free to enter, everyday of the week. On your visit you\u2019ll see pigs, sheep, cows, goats, ducks, geese, chickens, rabbits, and even llamas. You\u2019ll even have the chance to get up close, feeding or petting them, as long as one of the farm\u2019s expert staff is there to supervise.<\/p>\n

    3. Go on a historical journey around London Transport Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    This award-winning Covent Garden museum<\/a> is home to over 200 years of groundbreaking design and innovation across a range of galleries and exhibitions. From \u2018Then and now: London\u2019s Transport in Photographs\u2019 to an interactive Future Engineers space where curious families can solve transport conundrums faced by modern day engineers, there is so much to explore.<\/p>\n

    4. Eat a top tier pizza at Pizza East<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \"Pizza,<\/p>\n

    Aside from the fact that their food is consistently strong, Pizza East<\/a> also offers an impressive kids menu\u2026 which is free, all day, every day. For every adult ordering a main and an additional course, an accompanying child can enjoy a free main course, with options including gnocchi, lasagne, margherita pizza, and grilled chicken with fries. Head to either their Shoreditch or Stratford restaurant and try it out!<\/p>\n

    5. Play in an ocean of giant bubbles at Bubble Planet\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \"Bubble<\/p>\n

    Bubble Planet<\/a> is a fully-interactive adventure through dream-like, pastel landscapes that are guaranteed to delight adults and children alike. The multi-sensory experience takes place across 11 themed spaces, each more magical than the last! Expect VR, a Bubble Ocean, and much more.<\/p>\n

    6. Take a whistle-stop tour of the city on a Tootbus<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    There is no more efficient (or more fun!) way to pack all of the city\u2019s best landmarks into one day trip than the Tootbus London discovery bus tour<\/a>. The beauty is, there are multiple routes that run every 30-40 minutes, so you\u2019re free to hop on and hop off as you please. From the Crown Jewels at The Tower of London to the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace or climbing the St Paul\u2019s Cathedral dome, you can design your own schedule, and learn all the key facts you need to know on the bus\u2019 audio guide in between stops.<\/p>\n

    7. Taste an incredible array of food from around the world at Seven Dials Market<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    When you\u2019re out and about with the family, keeping everyone happy at meal times can be a challenge. And that\u2019s exactly why Seven Dials market is the perfect option, with over 20 independent food traders to choose from (many of whom are award-winning)! So everyone can choose something they love, but there\u2019s also the chance to mix, match and share dishes from across the market, and discover new flavours together.<\/p>\n

    Start planning your fun family day trip to London with Greater Anglia.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If a day of fun family bonding is in order, then a day trip to London is a…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1101273,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[7757],"tags":[748,393,4884,17009,257,10763,16,15],"class_list":["post-1101272","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-london","tag-britain","tag-england","tag-great-britain","tag-local-trip","tag-london","tag-trip-travel","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/116954367106519478","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1101272","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1101272"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1101272\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1101273"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1101272"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1101272"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1101272"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}