Family: Tips on Enjoying the Best of Winter in London

Winter in London is a wonderful time! From ice-skating to hot chocolate, you can really indulge in some fantastic festive activities in the capital. And if the weather turns bad, London's indoor attractions are among the best in the world!

Check out our top tips for surviving the chillier months in the capital with little ones. From fun activities to practical advice, we've got all the answers to make sure children have a great London winter.

Get Outdoors and Enjoy London

The best way to beat the winter blues is to get outside and get the blood pumping. It's also a great way to burn up any surplus energy! London has hundreds of parks and outdoor spaces for you and the kids to explore. See our Open Spaces page to find a park near to you.

Go Ice Skating

Ice Skating. Image courtesy of istock.com

Get your skates on at one of Alexandra Palace's ice rink. It's a great way to get some exercise and tire out little legs. As long as you don't spend the whole time clinging to the edges…

Catch a Movie

If it starts raining, why not hit one of London's cinemas and catch a film?

If you want to really impress your brood, try one of the capital's IMAX cinemas. Kids can gawp at the enormous screens and be amazed by the perfect picture quality. It's guaranteed to keep them quiet for hours.

Wrap Up Warm

Little ones are particularly vulnerable to winter's icy winds. Keep them snug with warm coats and woolly scarves, hats and gloves. Check out our Shopping for Kids feature for ideas on where to kit them out. Your main problem will be getting them to take their trendy winter gear off!

London's Indoor Attractions

If the weather's cold, why not try one of London's indoor attractions? The SEALIFE London Aquarium is always popular with kids, as is the Science Museum.

Have a Hot Chocolate

When you're out and about in the cold, blood sugar levels can plummet, resulting in classic kiddy temper tantrums! Boost their energy levels and put a smile on their faces with a steaming mug of delicious hot chocolate. Try Notting Hill chocolatiers, Melt for a serious dose of cocoa. They also run a children's hour where young chocoholics can have a crack at making their own chocolate treats. Yum!