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The best parks for kids in London

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The best parks for kids in London

London is a city of staggering beauty. It is an incredible place to educate and entertain children of all ages. It is a city that families come to visit from across the world, to learn and share memorable, lifelong experiences. If you are planning a family holiday in London make sure you don’t just go to the usual famous tourist attractions like Maddam Tussords and The London Bridge. There are many prestigious parks full of hundreds of acres of rolling green splendour which are ideal to keep your kids entertained in London. Here are our top 5 parks for Kids in London, England. Hyde Park Hyde Park is set in over 300 acres, making it one of the largest parks in London. It boasts an amazing playground and has over 4000 trees making it perfect for spotting wildlife . There are also swimming baths in the summer months as well as Tennis courts and numerous restaurants to keep you and your kids entertained in London. Richmond Park Like stepping back in time, Richmond Park is a combination of glorious, floral, grandeur and the type of park that kids will suit kids of all ages. With the Swans on Lakes and Deers roaming ...

The Best Parks for Kids in Paris

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The Best Parks for Kids in Paris

Paris is a great place to take your children on holiday as there are many tourist attractions, museums and parks in the city that cater to children. Several of the parks scattered across Paris, are equipped with playgrounds, carousels, puppet shows and petting zoos that children are sure to love. 1. Jardins du Luxembourg (Rue de Médicis, Rue de Vaugirard) – This garden has a long history, it was established in the 17th century by Marie de Medicis from Italy. This is one of the most popular gardens in Paris and is especially full on weekends, when there are guignols, puppet shows and poneys! There are also a number of ponds where one can go boating, take a stroll, or simply relax while the children play in the sun. 2. Parc Monceau (Boulevard de Courcelles) – This is another famous park in Paris that was established in the 18th century by the Duke of Chartres, Phillippe d’Orleans. The gardens were designed by Louis Carrogis Carmontelle and span over 12 hectares, giving children a lot of space to play in. The Parc Monceau also has a number of playgrounds, bridges and waterfalls and even a free Wi-Fi area. 3. Parc de ...

Child’s Play in New York City

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Child’s Play in New York City

Carrie Bradshaw and her cosmo swilling cohorts may have forged New York’s reputation as a sophisticated singles’ city, but lets bit forget it’s also an amazing family destination. Ok, so little ones may get slightly bored by fashion hunting and abstract art at the Guggenheim, but there’s still an abundance to keep them amused. For starters, here are just a few of the best museums to take them to in the Big Apple: New York City Fire Department Museum Those shiny, red fire trucks that are so prominent in NYC have probably already caught your kids’ attention. If so, take them along to this fascinating museum located in an early 18th century firehouse. You’ll learn how the ‘Rattle Watchers’, the earliest organised fire fighters, used to spin rattles to alert residents before running to their rescue with buckets of water and just why, over the centuries, the shape of the fire fighter’s helmet has remained relatively unchanged. Brooklyn Children’s Museum Opened in 1899, this was the first museum in the world built expressly for children and aspires to ‘enrich children’s lives through inspiring, involving, and challenging them to learn about themselves, others, and the world around them.’ Over 30,000 objects, from ...

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