Requesting itinerary feedback - 6 days in London (1 adult, 2 kids)

I am not a lawyer!! And I don't mean to be snoopy about your marital situation, but you might need to have documentation to take the kids out of the country without the other parent. Wouldn't hurt to check it out and see if it is needed, and, if so, what is needed. Just a thought.

I am not a lawyer!! And I don't mean to be snoopy about your marital situation, but you might need to have documentation to take the kids out of the country without the other parent. Wouldn't hurt to check it out and see if it is needed, and, if so, what is needed.

EDIT: Surprise to me! Especially as neither my wife nor son-in-law got any such notarized documents to take minor children out of the USA without benefit of spouse. These trips were as recent as 2 years ago. I'm too old now to need to know this, but I guess my adult kids should be informed, and I'll do that.

As for the OP's itinerary, looks like a good plan. Seems to me as though the (free admission) British Museum would be an especially exciting visit for the youngsters. The Tower of London would also appeal to young people, I'd think, though admission requires a fee.

By Easter do you mean Easter Sunday (31/3)? If so, the only closed places will be larger shops, which are not allowed to open. Smaller shops and pretty much anything else will be open.

Greenwich will fill the day. The best plan is to take the DLR back, through Canary Wharf. If feeling still fit and adventurous you can walk the tunnel under the Thames first.

OK, great to know on Easter Sunday and Greenwich!

My one suggestion is to get going reasonably early on day 2 to the Tower, or whatever else you might want to do. Agree that arrival day is jet lagged, but on subsequent days, the sooner you adjust to London time (and you will), the better. And you don't want to waste a good part of one of your few days there.
Actually TC's advice about parental consent is very good, and is most certainly up to date. You may not need it, but having a document (preferably a notarized letter) with the other parent's consent for you to take the children abroad can avoid unnecessary problems. You may be asked about this by the airline, by any foreign country you enter, and by US immigration on your return. I am very glad I had it when taking my teenage son to Canada a few years ago, they definitely wanted to see it.

Thanks, yes, I have the letter covered. And fair point on Day 2 - will try to rally the troops!

Your Cheval Knightsbridge apartment is very near Hyde Park, a great place to walk on your arrival day. Just walk north til you get to the road running along the south side of the park, then west to Prince’s Gate or east to a different gate. Either way you will enter the park near the Serpentine, the large lake. There is a lakeside cafe where you and the kids can get lunch or a snack—-check the menu here:

https://www.royalparks.org.uk/visit/parks/hyde-park/serpentine-lido-cafe

Then just wander along the lake,admiring the swans and other birds, or enjoy the Rose Garden:

https://www.royalparks.org.uk/visit/parks/hyde-park/gardens

On day 1, how about a walk to the Princess Diana memorial fountain, and let your kids soak their feet in it? That's what we did many years ago when my kids were younger. They had so much fun splashing around they didn't want to leave.
But then maybe walk to the Hyde Park playground or the Diana Memorial Playground and/or the Albert memorial before heading back to your hotel. If you want them to move, a walk in Hyde Park should do it.

Your trip plans sound great ! On Day 4 your children might enjoy the London Eye and walking around Westminster to see Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. On some days Westminster Abbey has evensong which is free. Or you may like a day trip to either Hampton Court Palace or Windsor Castle. We did the Tower of London in the morning of our Day 2 with our grandchildren and that worked out really well, so that we could get in line for the Crown Jewels and then enjoy the free Beefeater Yeoman Warder tour.

I'm not sure about the late arrival at the Tower. And I do understand about jet lag and 2 kiddoes.

I was at the Tower three times this weekend just passed (I am a member) and I was bowled over by the huge crowds when we arrived at about 3:00 yesterday (Sunday). We normally arrive in the first hour.

Have you got your Harry Potter tickets?

Good Morning vsmoeder!,

With kids this young, have you considered going to the London Transport Museum or a walk along Regents Canal from Little Venice to look at all the narrow canal boats? Anyway, hope this helps.

Enjoy,

Michael