Here’s a family-friendly 7-day London day-trip itinerary designed with logical area-based routing, realistic pacing, walking distances, transport options, and well-placed food stops. It mixes iconic landmarks, history, and fun experiences for children.

🗺️ Overview

• Start point each day: Central London (e.g. Euston / Paddington)
• Transport: Oyster/contactless recommended
• Walking pace: рассчитed for family (3–4 km per day average)
• Attraction timing: Most major sights take 1–3 hours

📅 DAY 1 – Westminster & South Bank Icons

Route: Westminster → South Bank (walkable loop)

Morning

1. Big Ben & Houses of Parliament

📍 Westminster, London SW1A
💷 Free (external views)
🌐 https://www.parliament.uk
⏱ 30 mins

2. Westminster Abbey

📍 20 Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA
💷 Adult ~£31 | 
🌐 https://www.westminster-abbey.org
⏱ 1–1.5 hrs

➡️ Walk: 5 mins (0.3 km)

Midday

3. London Eye

📍 Riverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB
💷 Adult from £33| Child from £26 
🌐 https://www.londoneye.com
⏱ 30–45 mins

➡️ Walk: 2 mins

Lunch:

• Giraffe South Bank (family-friendly)
• Pizza Express (quick option)

Afternoon

4. SEA LIFE London Aquarium
📍 Riverside Building, SE1
💷 Adult from £31 | Child from £2
🌐 https://www.visitsealife.com/london
⏱ 1.5–2 hrs

➡️ Walk: 15 mins along river (1 km)

5. South Bank walk + street performers
💷 Free

Transport

• Tube: Westminster / Waterloo (Jubilee, Bakerloo lines)

📅 DAY 2 – Tower of London & City

Route: Tower Hill → London Bridge

Morning

1. Tower of London

📍 London EC3N 4AB
💷 Adult ~£37+ 
🌐 https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london
⏱ 2–3 hrs

➡️ Walk: 5 mins

2. Tower Bridge Exhibition

📍 Tower Bridge Rd
💷 Adult ~£18
🌐 https://www.towerbridge.org.uk
⏱ 1 hr

Lunch

• The Ivy Tower Bridge (sit-down)
• Honest Burgers (quick, family-friendly)

Afternoon

➡️ Walk: 15 mins (1 km)

3. Borough Market

💷 Free entry
⏱ 1 hr (great for kids)

➡️ Walk: 10 mins

4. The Shard (optional)

💷 ~£28–£32
🌐 https://www.theviewfromtheshard.com

Transport

• Tube: Tower Hill (District/Circle)

📅 DAY 3 – Museums & Royal Parks

Route: South Kensington → Hyde Park

Morning

1. Natural History Museum

📍 Cromwell Rd, SW7
💷 Free
🌐 https://www.nhm.ac.uk
⏱ 2–3 hrs

➡️ Walk: 2 mins

2. Science Museum
💷 Free
⏱ 1.5–2 hrs

Lunch

• Museum cafés
• Honest Burgers South Kensington

Afternoon

➡️ Walk: 15 mins (1 km)

3. Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens

💷 Free

4. Diana Memorial Playground (great for kids)

Transport

• Tube: South Kensington

📅 DAY 4 – Buckingham Palace & West End

Route: Green Park → Covent Garden

Morning

1. Buckingham Palace (Changing of the Guard)

📍 SW1A 1AA
💷 Free (ceremony)
⏱ 45 mins

➡️ Walk: 10 mins

2. St James’s Park
💷 Free

Lunch

• Pret A Manger (quick)
• Café in the Crypt (unique setting)

Afternoon

➡️ Walk: 20 mins (1.5 km)

3. Trafalgar Square & National Gallery

💷 Free

➡️ Walk: 10 mins

4. Covent Garden (street shows)

Evening option

• West End show (family-friendly musicals)

Transport

• Tube: Green Park / Charing Cross

📅 DAY 5 – Camden & Regent’s Park

Route: Camden → Regent’s Park

Morning

1. Camden Market

💷 Free
⏱ 1–2 hrs

Lunch

• Street food (variety for kids)

Afternoon

➡️ Walk: 20 mins (1.5 km)

2. Regent’s Park
💷 Free

3. London Zoo (optional)
💷 ~£30+
⏱ 2–3 hrs

Transport

• Tube: Camden Town

📅 DAY 6 – Greenwich Adventure

Route: Greenwich (DLR + river)

Morning

Transport:

• DLR from Bank OR
• Thames River Boat (fun for kids)

1. Cutty Sark

💷 ~£22
🌐 https://www.rmg.co.uk

➡️ Walk: 5 mins

2. National Maritime Museum

💷 Free

Lunch

• Greenwich Market food stalls

Afternoon

➡️ Walk: 15 mins uphill

3. Greenwich Park & Royal Observatory

💷 ~£24 Adult / Child £12

Transport

• DLR / River boat back

📅 DAY 7 – Notting Hill & Relaxed London

Route: Notting Hill → Kensington

Morning

1. Portobello Road Market

💷 Free

Lunch

• Farm Girl Café (family-friendly)
• Eggslut (popular casual option)

Afternoon

➡️ Walk: 20 mins

2. Kensington Palace (optional)

💷 ~£20.60 Adult / Child £10.30 

➡️ Walk: 10 mins

3. Relax in Hyde Park / paddle boats

🚇 Transport Tips

• Use contactless/Oyster (daily cap ~£8–£15 depending zones)
• Kids under 11 often travel free with adult
• Apps: Citymapper / Google Maps

🍽️ Family-Friendly Food Chain Options

(easy stops)

• Pret A Manger (quick + everywhere)
• Leon (healthy fast food)
• Pizza Express (reliable for kids)
• Giraffe (family-oriented dining)

💡 Smart Planning Tips

• Book major attractions (Eye, Tower) in advance
• Mix paid + free attractions to control budget
• Expect 2–3 hours per major attraction
• Combo tickets can save money if doing multiple paid sights