London (Take the Kids S.)

by JosephFullman (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2004

  $7.95

  The great buzzing metropolis that is London becomes manageable and child-friendly with Cadogan's family guide. It's packed with ideas for exciting days out and tips for getting around, where to eat, and where to stay. Entertain stage-struck kids with visits to the Theatre Museum and a tour around Shakespeare's Globe, or enchant toy-mad kids with a trip to Pollock's Toy Museum and a browse through Hamleys six toy-stuffed floors. Discover the best of London's sights and attractions for kids (and there are plenty of them), from the ships and treasures of maritime Greenwich to the fascinating displays and exhibitions in the museums of South Kensington. Plus, there's a section on days out from London, with suggestions for trips outside the capital. With Cadogan, the family will be able to explore and enjoy all that London has to offer.

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $4.32

  Take the Kids guides are written specifically for parents, grandparents and caregivers. Each guide not only draws on what is of particular interest to kids, but also takes into account the realities of childcare -- from tired legs to low boredom thresholds -- enabling both grown-ups and their charges to have a great day out or a fabulous vacation.-- Full color: over 100 photographs, many original-- Essential: expert advice on health, safety, emergency contacts, and budgeting-- Reliable: full listings of child-friendly hotels, cafes, and restaurants-- Inspiring: the best sights and entertainments: museums, zoos, theme parks, castles, and farms-- Entertaining: quizzes, games, fascinating facts, and intriguing tales to amuse the kidsThis guide -- the most comprehensive available -- is essential reading for anyone visiting the capital with children. Easy to read and dip in to, it is bursting with color pictures, quizzes, fascinating facts, and intriguing tales. The guide divides the city into ten manageable child-sized areas. It covers the well-known attractions of Madame Tussauds and Buckingham Palace alongside hidden-away theatres, playgrounds, and exhibitions the children will love. Listings of kid-friendly businesses guarantee visitors will not have to face snooty waiters cringing at their child's table manners -- and notes on the nearest facilities to all the main sites should avert any little accidents. With practical advice on safety, health, and emergencies, the guide ensures peace of mind as well as a fun and hassle-free trip.