US Family coming - what to do?
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I've got my cousin from the US coming over in 2 weeks time - along with her fiance and their best mate.
She's over for about 2 weeks or so - and have loads planned - for example they're mad on Dr. Who - and are going to Cardiff for 2 days to visit the Dr. Who/Torchwood museum, etc, etc.
And this is where I struggle
They want to meet up with the Family Kinky (and my brothers family too) - so basically we're going to spend a day in London with 3 kids all aged under 7 - with 3 Americans of whom I know very little about.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what we could do - which would vaguely appeal to a bunch of adults, 3 Americans and 3 kids aged under 7 (with about a 5 minute attention span).
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She's over for about 2 weeks or so - and have loads planned - for example they're mad on Dr. Who - and are going to Cardiff for 2 days to visit the Dr. Who/Torchwood museum, etc, etc.
And this is where I struggle
They want to meet up with the Family Kinky (and my brothers family too) - so basically we're going to spend a day in London with 3 kids all aged under 7 - with 3 Americans of whom I know very little about.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what we could do - which would vaguely appeal to a bunch of adults, 3 Americans and 3 kids aged under 7 (with about a 5 minute attention span).
Answers on a postcard to ......
K
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can bring on sudden bouts too Some ideas:
The National History Museum is well worth a trip for kids and adults (main entry free, although there is a charge for some events).
If the weather is clear (unlikely I know) the London Eye is a hit. Can be combined with a boat trip along the Thames. Book in advance on-line for the best rate and to avoid ticket queue (although you still have to queue to get on the wheel).
The Rainforest Cafe on Shaftsbury Avenue off Piccadilly Circus is a hit with the kids. Food is okay, TGI like, but kids like the effects; thunder and lightening storms; cascading waterfalls; wildlife sounds; tropical fish.
The National History Museum is well worth a trip for kids and adults (main entry free, although there is a charge for some events).
If the weather is clear (unlikely I know) the London Eye is a hit. Can be combined with a boat trip along the Thames. Book in advance on-line for the best rate and to avoid ticket queue (although you still have to queue to get on the wheel).
The Rainforest Cafe on Shaftsbury Avenue off Piccadilly Circus is a hit with the kids. Food is okay, TGI like, but kids like the effects; thunder and lightening storms; cascading waterfalls; wildlife sounds; tropical fish.
jagiam said:
.... Some really top tips ....
Andy - thanks for that. I think we might just do that. Although we might exclude the London Eye as I suspect they might be doing that anyway - but I'll double-check 
As for you Neil ...... Never mind the kids .... I'm not sure I'd get in either
K
sleep envy said:
Ah, but why would they be interested in the exploits of Americans? That was how Hollywood rendered that story wasn't it? Would agree with the museums thing, but might add the Tourist Busses thingies as well - had a Canadian colleague over, with very minimal time, and that worked beautifully for him,with their ability to hop on and off to see what they felt important on the trails of London.
Do the "Eye" followed by the Duck tour, which starts right outside the Eye.
One of the best ways to see the sights of London would be a midnight / dawn Tunnel Run (you could probably muster a few locals to provide some passenger seats)
Use your influence to get some seats in the Houses of Parliament
Day in Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quays and the old ships...
One of the best ways to see the sights of London would be a midnight / dawn Tunnel Run (you could probably muster a few locals to provide some passenger seats)
Use your influence to get some seats in the Houses of Parliament
Day in Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quays and the old ships...
I would probably do the eye followed by a riverboat tour, and then on to the London Dungeons
http://www.thedungeons.com/
It will keep the kids on there toes when you in the dungeon!
http://www.thedungeons.com/
It will keep the kids on there toes when you in the dungeon!
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