10-Day Family-Friendly London Itinerary

1. Day 1: Visit the Tower of London
   20 minutes (3 miles) from Buckingham Palace

   Explore the history of the tower and its famous ravens, see the Crown Jewels and join a Yeoman Warder tour.

2. Day 2: Discover the British Museum
   25 minutes (2.2 miles) from the Tower of London

   See the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies, discover the ancient world and learn about world cultures.

3. Day 3: Go on a Harry Potter Tour
   30 minutes (3.7 miles) from the British Museum

   Experience the magic of Harry Potter and visit filming locations, including Platform 9 3/4, Diagon Alley, and Hogwarts.

4. Day 4: Visit the London Zoo
   20 minutes (2.3 miles) from Harry Potter Tour

   Meet over 750 species of animals and enjoy interactive exhibits and shows, including the Land of the Lions and Penguin Beach.

5. Day 5: Explore the Science Museum
   25 minutes (3.1 miles) from the London Zoo

   Discover scientific inventions and innovations, interactive exhibits and collections of scientific objects.

6. Day 6: Take a ride on the London Eye
   30 minutes (2.2 miles) from the Science Museum

   Experience breathtaking views of London and ride the iconic Ferris wheel, with 32 capsules offering panoramic views of the city.

7. Day 7: See a show at the West End
   25 minutes (1.4 miles) from the London Eye

   Watch a famous West End musical or play, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of London's theatre district.

8. Day 8: Visit the Hampton Court Palace
   50 minutes (12 miles) from the West End

   Explore the Tudor palace and grounds, see the famous maze, visit the Tudor kitchens, and learn about the palace's history.

9. Day 9: Discover the Kew Gardens
   25 minutes (5.9 miles) from Hampton Court Palace

   See over 50,000 plants, visit the temperate and tropical houses, and explore the beautiful gardens, lakes, and glasshouses.

10. Day 10: Visit the SEA LIFE London Aquarium
    30 minutes (4.3 miles) from the Kew Gardens

    Experience the underwater world and see over 600 species of marine life, including sharks, rays, jellyfish, and penguins.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Tower of London (3 hours, £30)
• British Museum (3 hours, free)
• Harry Potter Tour (2.5 hours, £35)
• London Zoo (4 hours, £30)
• Science Museum (3 hours, free)
• London Eye (1 hour, £25)
• West End show (3 hours, £50)
• Hampton Court Palace (4 hours, £24)
• Kew Gardens (4 hours, £18)
• SEA LIFE London Aquarium (2.5 hours, £30)
Total Estimated Costs: £277

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, or the National Gallery. If you have less time, remove the SEA LIFE London Aquarium from your itinerary, or combine the Hampton Court Palace and Kew Gardens visits into one day.