Fun Things to Do with Kids in London

London with kids is no more a problem. There are plenty of great things to do and several activities which are good enough to involve teens, kids and families. As we all know, the capital city of England is one such holiday destination which has something in store for people of all age groups. No matter whether you are a kid, or an adult or a senior citizen you will surely be able to find something to suit your taste and requirement.  

Entertainment has always been an integral part of the city. Attractions, sightseeing, clubs, pubs and shopping are the most common forms of entertainment. Theatre however is one of the best and the most ideal entertainment option which tourists can rely on. If we talk about theatres, the city boasts of some of the well acclaimed theatres in the world. From the cutting edge shows in the famous West End to renowned musical shows theatres in London can offer something beyond your imagination.

If you think that theatre is only for kids, then it is a misconception. Travelling with kids to London is now a lot more fun than you can think of. Other than shopping for kids in London there are the best shows for kids that will make you realize that unlike other vacation destinations London city is quite kids friendly and is amazing to stay in shaftesbury hotels

You can even inspire a never ending love in your children for theatre by making them look at the best shows for kids here. You can be a part of variety of family friendly shows which are a bit short than the regular theatre shows. These shorter shows also involve audience participation. Since these are shorter than the usual ones the kids are not expected to sit for long hours.

Some of the best picked shows for kids in London theatres are as below:

Billy Elliot – Victoria Palace Theatre:

Billy Elliot is a famous British film which has its well known musical adaptation. The Billy Elliot musical is directed by Stephen Daldry and the music is given by Elton John. The story revolves around a working class boy who starts loving ballet and struggle hard to prove the doubters wrong. This Oscar winning film features quite an inspiring music and it shows his triumph over adversity. Those interested can get it booked until Dec 2015.

The Lion King – Lyceum Theatre:

The award winning musical The Lion King features music of Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice. This well known musical is set against the majesty of Serengeti Plains and the rhythms of Africa. This show shall surely redefine your theatre expectations in London. The show is brought to life with amazing costumes and special effects. All species of animals, birds and insects shown in the film are represented by puppets and actors. Booking is open until Jan 2016.

Mamma Mia! – Novello Theatre:

This show is yet another a popular one and it has got a huge fan following. People have fallen in love with the charaters, the story and of course the music that makes Mamma Mia is an epic. This splendid show revolves around a mother, a daughter and three possible dads. The tale is written by Catherine Johnson and is a tale of love, laughter and friendship. It includes familiar hits such as the Dancing Queen, Knowing Me, Knowing you and Souper Trouper will make you tap your feet. Bookings can be done until until April 2016.

The Railway Children - King’s Cross Theatre:

Do you want to enjoy some classic entertainment at the tracks of the King’s Cross theatre? The Railway Children is the show to be watched. This is the stage version of a classic story written by Edith Nesbit n the year 1906. the story revolves around the adventures of Peter, Bobby and Phyllis. Their loves are changed when their father was taken away by two unidentified men. The family then moved to the countryside of Yorkshire from Central London. The journey then continues of discovering the fate of their missing father. Tickets can be booked until Jan 2016.  

War Horse – New London Theatre:

This is an award winning production of the National Theatre which is now being played at the West End in London. The War Horse is an all time historic wartime fantasy tale. The audiemces have been immensely fascinated by the tale and it still congtinues to spread the magic. The well known Handspring Puppet Company shall take you to a journey through history. It is based on the celebrated novel by Michael Morpurgo, Children’s Laureate. For those who want to go back in wartime history can get their booking done until Feb 2016.

The Gruffalo – Lyric Theatre:

The Grufallo is based on the award winning picture book by Children Laureate Alex Scheffler and Julia Donaldson MBE. The story well combines all the forms of enjoyement including the magical and musical versions of the story through an adventurous journey. The journey goes through deep and dark woods. this musical theatre is all about laugh, giggles and scary fun for 3 yrs old and above. It is a show that makes you tour around Britain and the world.

Just like the ones mentioned above there are numerous other kid friendly shows including Aliens Love Underpants, The Three Little Pigs at Palace Theatre, Elf The Musical at Dominion Theatre and lot more. There are no dearth of options, however if you are staying at the hyde park international hotel you can conveniently move around the city. Moreover, you will surely find theatres close to the hotel so that you can make and implement your plans to theatre visit for these shows smoothly. So, all this shows that if you are planning to travel to the city with your kids then you will surely have plenty of options to make them enjoy their vacation too.