Children's London - Lydia Conway

Thanks to this inspirational guide, there's no need to fear the school holidays any longer - it's packed full of ideas and information about how kids can amuse themselves all year round. To make things really easy, there's a section which outlines ten ready-made itineraries in places such as Greenwich or the Crystal Palace or even the City of London and there are alternatives in case it rains. Whether the kids fancy a day in the great outdoors, a visit to a museum or a theme park or even a trip to see some animals, you won't be stuck for great ideas about where to go to please the family and you won't be caught out because each review gives full details of opening hours, prices and the nearest public transport. Special symbols indicate the appropriate age range for each venue as well as which weather conditions would be suitable and how long is recommended to stay in each place. You can also find out what goes on in London every week of the year with the seasonal guide which lists festivals, fairs, ceremonies and parades. Most importantly, everything has been tried and tested by the best critics - the kids themselves!
Evening Standard Books, unlike many other guidebooks, are written by experts who enjoy the wide exposure and profile of being columnists in the Evening Standard newsapaper. The books are reviewed and advertised alongside features or columns in the newspaper which is excellent for publicity. They are also gaining the reputation as the most up-to-date and authoritative guides to London.