Short Breaks from London (Take the Kids S.) [Idioma Inglés] - Softcover

Take the Kids guides are written specifically for parents, grandparents and caregivers. Each guide not only draws on what is of particular interest to kids, but also takes into account the realities of childcare -- from tired legs to low boredom thresholds -- enabling both grown-ups and their charges to have a great day out or a fabulous vacation.
-- Full color: over 100 photographs, many original
-- Essential: expert advice on health, safety, emergency contacts, and budgeting
-- Reliable: full listings of child-friendly hotels, cafes, and restaurants
-- Inspiring: the best sights and entertainments: museums, zoos, theme parks, castles, and farms
-- Entertaining: quizzes, games, fascinating facts, and intriguing tales to amuse the kids

This guide features the best family-friendly places, activities and attractions around London and the South East and groups them into eight manageable areas. For each area or interest group -- from beach babies to mini royalists-itineraries, color photographs, maps, highlights boxes, and lists of special events make planning easy and fun. Top Towns and Special Trips -- to castles, beaches, beauty spots, theme parks -- are detailed, with travel advice, admission times and prices, details on queues and toilets, recommended age ranges, and places to eat nearby. Literally thousands of less well-known attractions and activities are organized under the headings Kids In, Kids Out, Animal Magic, and Sporty Kids. With over 500 hand-picked, child-friendly places to eat and stay, this is an invaluable new guide for family trips to the South East of England.

Whether you're dreaming of quaint country cottages or planning a trip to the seaside, this indispensable guide is packed with ideas for great family days out or weekends away - all within 100 miles of London. In the countryside, there are castles and gardens to explore, nature trails to discover and a terrific range of animal encounters, plus exciting rides in theme parks, boats and steam trains. In the cities and towns, we've ferreted out the best child-friendly activities and attractions - from historic houses, museums, and monuments to sports events, festivals and shows. It's guaranteed you'll find something for all the family to enjoy.Inside you will find: Southern England for kids - al the must-see attractions, and a wealth of hidden gems; top towns, regional highlights and special trips; activities for all age groups; stories and games; local festivals and kids' days out; hundreds of child-friendly restaurants and hotels to suit any budget; detailed travel information and color maps. (6 x 8 1/4, 224 pages, color photos, maps)