London, UK 12-day family friendly travel plan covering Top attractions and Shopping and For kids

Day 2 starts at Trafalgar Square at 9 AM - allow 1 hour to take in the sights. Travel to the London Eye at 10 AM, a quick 10-minute walk. Spend 30 minutes enjoying the views at 10:30 AM. Head to The Shard at 11 AM via a 15-minute taxi ride (~£15). Allow 1.5 hours for lunch and views from 11:30 AM.

Day 3 starts at Hyde Park at 9 AM - allow 2 hours to enjoy the landscape and relax. Travel to the Natural History Museum via a 15-minute cab ride (~£15) to arrive by 11:30 AM for a 3-hour exploration. Finally, head to Westfield London at 3 PM, which is a 20-minute taxi ride (~£20) to unwind and shop.

Day 4 starts at Hampstead Heath at 9 AM - allow 2 hours to enjoy the views and park. Travel to the Science Museum via the Northern Line to Leicester Square, then Piccadilly Line to South Kensington (30 minutes, ~£3). Arrive by 11:30 AM, spend 3 hours exploring. Head to Buckingham Palace at 3 PM - take a short 15-minute walk (free). Relax and appreciate the surrounding gardens before ending the day.

Start Day 5 at Piccadilly Circus at 9 AM - explore for 1 hour. Take a 10-minute Tube ride on the Piccadilly Line to South Kensington, arriving at the Victoria and Albert Museum by 10:30 AM. Spend 3 hours enjoying exhibits. Depart at 2 PM for Shakespeare's Globe; take a 25-minute Tube ride on the District Line. Expect a 2-hour visit to Shakespeare's Globe, finishing at 4 PM.

Day 6 starts at Borough Market at 9 AM for 2 hours (enjoy diverse food). Next, take the Tube from London Bridge to Camden Town (allow 30 mins, ~£3). Arrive by 11:30 AM and explore for 2 hours (vibrant markets and shops). Finally, travel to The O2 by Tube from Camden Town (30 mins, ~£3), arriving by 2 PM for 3 hours of entertainment.

Day 7 starts at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London at 9 AM - allow 4 hours for the tour. Take a 45-minute train from Watford Junction to London Euston (~£15). Arrive at Kensington Gardens by 1:30 PM - spend 1.5 hours enjoying the park. Next, take a 20-minute bus to The Regent's Park (no fee). Arrive by 3:30 PM for a leisurely 2-hour stroll through the gardens.

Day 8 starts at the Science Museum at 9 AM - allow 3 hours to explore exhibits. Take the Tube from South Kensington to Charing Cross (15 mins, ~£2.50) for The National Gallery at 12:30 PM - spend 2 hours admiring art. Finally, travel to Greenwich Park at 3 PM via Tube and DLR (30 mins, ~£5) to unwind for 2 hours among gardens and views.

Day 9 starts at St. Paul's Cathedral at 9 AM - allow 2 hours to explore this iconic landmark. Next, take a 15-minute walk to the Sky Garden (11:30 AM), where you can enjoy views for 1.5 hours (free entry). Finally, take a 20-minute taxi ride (~£15) to the London Zoo for a 3-hour visit starting at 1:30 PM.

Day 10 starts at the Science Museum at 9 AM - allow 2 hours for exploration. Travel to The London Dungeon next via the London Underground, about 25 minutes total (approximately £5). You'll arrive by 11:30 AM for a 1.5-hour experience. Afterward, head to iFLY London Indoor Skydiving at The O2; take the Tube again, roughly 30 minutes (around £5). Enjoy your indoor skydiving session starting at 1:30 PM for 90 minutes.

Day 11 starts at Shrek's Adventure London at 9 AM - allow 1.5 hours for the fun experience. Travel 10 minutes by bus (~£2.50) to the London Transport Museum, arriving by 11 AM - spend 2 hours exploring. At 1:30 PM, take a 15-minute walk to The View from The Shard (admission is £30), allowing 1 hour for breathtaking views.

Start Day 12 at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew at 9 AM - allow 3 hours to explore. Take the London Overground from Kew to Waterloo (30 mins, ~£5). Arrive at Hamleys at 12:30 PM - spend 2 hours shopping and enjoying the toy store. Travel to Camley Street Natural Park at 3 PM via the Tube from Waterloo to King's Cross (15 mins, ~£3). Enjoy 90 minutes in the natural park, a peaceful urban escape.