In and Around London for Kids (For Kids)

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Summary: A money and time looser
Review: A trip to London with your kids can be delightful however you can have a very hard time if you try to follow this book suggestions as I did. The biggest problem is that it was probably updated many years ago. For instance the toys museum that is raccomanded in the book have been closed for three years, it's not fun to find it out after a one our walk with two toddlers. An other big problems is the pricing of the activities and transportation. England is an expensive country and you may want to be careful with your budget. This book is of no help since some of the prices are much higher than the ones reported while some other museums are now totally free.
I wish I never bought it, it would have saved me a lot of time and money.

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Summary: Helpful guide but>>>>
Review: In and Around London for Kids is a helpful start in finding places that will interest children in London. There were some drawbacks. Some of the information was out of date -- the Toy Museum has closed, the Science Museum no longer has the sports exhibit, may not be a big deal, but when you've convinced an 11 year old to go to the museum after the word sports perks his interest, then find out it's closed, there is evidence of an unhappy child. No pictures - does not encourage a young child to help plan the trip.

Rating:
Summary: Helpful guide but>>>>
Review: In and Around London for Kids is a helpful start in finding places that will interest children in London. There were some drawbacks. Some of the information was out of date -- the Toy Museum has closed, the Science Museum no longer has the sports exhibit, may not be a big deal, but when you've convinced an 11 year old to go to the museum after the word sports perks his interest, then find out it's closed, there is evidence of an unhappy child. No pictures - does not encourage a young child to help plan the trip.

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Summary: A PRACTICAL guide book for many ages!
Review: Judith Milling's IN AND AROUND LONDON FOR KIDS is exactly what the title promises: a collection of places kids will like or love, with realistic explanations of which attractions are likely to be favorites, and why. Each attraction is described, but the really special usefulness of this book lies in the clear directions, information on eating places and gift shops (always a critical factor with children), as well as restroom facilities and ease of access for pushchairs. This information is useful for anyone, regardless of age. After three visits to London, each over a month long, I could evaluate her comments on many of the attractions, and found her entries accurate and entertaining. Based on the book, several sites are marked for our next trip. Ms. Milling has included a number of attractions not found in the run-of-the-mill "slick" guides.

The book is not "glitzy," and has no maps or pictures, but doesn't really need them. (A few pictures might be nice for children to see before a visit.) The largest drawback, howeever, is the 1998 copyright date, reprinted in 1999. This book deserves to be updated! It does a job many of the more expensively-produced illustrated guides does not.

Rating:
Summary: A PRACTICAL guide book for many ages!
Review: Judith Milling's IN AND AROUND LONDON FOR KIDS is exactly what the title promises: a collection of places kids will like or love, with realistic explanations of which attractions are likely to be favorites, and why. Each attraction is described, but the really special usefulness of this book lies in the clear directions, information on eating places and gift shops (always a critical factor with children), as well as restroom facilities and ease of access for pushchairs. This information is useful for anyone, regardless of age. After three visits to London, each over a month long, I could evaluate her comments on many of the attractions, and found her entries accurate and entertaining. Based on the book, several sites are marked for our next trip. Ms. Milling has included a number of attractions not found in the run-of-the-mill "slick" guides.

The book is not "glitzy," and has no maps or pictures, but doesn't really need them. (A few pictures might be nice for children to see before a visit.) The largest drawback, howeever, is the 1998 copyright date, reprinted in 1999. This book deserves to be updated! It does a job many of the more expensively-produced illustrated guides does not.