London with a baby or toddler (0-2)
London with a baby or toddler is mostly a question of stairs. Many central Tube stations have no lift, so buses, which are all low-floor, are often the easier choice. Stick to places where the pushchair stays open: the zoo, the aquarium, the free museums and the Transport Museum's play zone.
What works at 0-2
ZooLondon Zoo
child from £19.40A full half day that works from babies to ten-year-olds, with indoor play if it rains.
AquariumSEA LIFE London Aquarium
child from £25An hour to ninety minutes indoors, fully step-free, right next to the London Eye.
MuseumLondon Transport Museum
child from £0Children 17 and under go free, and under-7s get their own play zone of mini vehicles.
Free playgroundDiana Memorial Playground
No ticket neededA free pirate-ship playground for under-13s. On sunny days the queue starts at 10:00.
Free museumNatural History Museum
No ticket neededFree, huge and very busy at weekends. Book the free ticket to skip the entry queue.
Free museumScience Museum
No ticket neededFree with a pre-booked ticket. The Garden in the basement is made for ages 3 to 6.
Boat rideThames cruise, Westminster to Tower Bridge
A 35 minute sit-down that doubles as transport from Big Ben to Tower Bridge.
Cable carIFS Cloud Cable Car
child from £3.50A cheap thrill across the Thames in east London. Under-5s ride free.