Travel
by Brussels In View
London has once again been the centre of attention since the glorious Coronation King Charles III.
The weekend’s magnificent event in London showed the city as it is best.
What about the family-friendly nature of London today?
The summer is fast approaching, and families in Belgium are probably finalising plans for their annual holiday. This question is moot.
This website has put it to the test to see what the city can offer.
We’ve chosen a few restaurants and other places that may appeal to families.
Madame Tussauds is a favourite wax museum, founded by Marie Tussaud (1835) in London.
The models of the Prince of Wales, Princess Camilla, and the newly-crowned King and Queen of England are among the most impressive. The Tussauds staff spent 140 hours working with medal experts and collectors on the “new look” of King Charles II.
The King Charles III figure has been redressed to pay homage to His Majesty’s outfit for the very first state banquet in his reign in November 2022.
The King’s outfit will include his nine mini medals, diamond Lesser George Medal and the Order of the garter insignia, as it was worn at the state banquet of November 2022.
The Royal Palace Experience guests can also leave their mark in history by signing the special Coronation Book. The book will be preserved in the Tussauds archives for future generations, along with a collection of remarkable artifacts gathered from more than 200 years of working alongside the Royal Family.
London Zoo is another popular family attraction, and it’s very nearby. It’s a ZSL conservation park, and currently has its own new attractions, such as three adorable Sumatran Tiger cubs, as well as Kiburi the newly arrived male Gorilla. Monkey Valley, a fantastic exhibit that features the Zoo’s troop of Colobus Monkeys, opened in August last year.
Try the “tracker challenges” while there to score points and find animals. But beware, some species can be difficult to spot.
Visits to the zoo help support their valuable conservation work in more than 50 countries.
It is the oldest scientific zoo in the world, and it should take you about three hours to enjoy it.
The IFS cable car is a relatively new way to see this beautiful city.
It is a lot of fun to drive a car in IFS Greenwich Peninsula and IFS Royal Docks.
IFS Cable Car offers a great value and is an affordable experience. You should also visit the new London Cable Car Experience, which includes both free and paid activities and a café and gift shop.
The Thames River is a great place to see London from above. It only takes 10 minutes. Evening trips offer stunning sunset views, and you can watch London come alive at night.
Why not try a different way to see London? Take a ride on a Thames Clippers Uber boat.
The services are available from the early morning hours until late in the night seven days a week.
The river, like the Tube, is divided into three zones: West, Central and East. Your ticket must be valid for all of the zones that you travel. The comfortable boats, as well as most piers, are wheelchair- and pram-accessible. You can also bring a bicycle on board for no additional cost.
The “River Roamer”, which allows you unlimited travel for a full day from any River Bus Pier, is a good option. The 23 piers allow you to hop on and off and visit some of the top attractions in the city.
You may have worked up an appetite after all the walking around. There is no better place to satisfy your hunger than in this city.
We have also put to the test this claim by listing some of the best places to eat in the UK.
Chotto Matte is a Japanese Peruvian restaurant that you can find when you get off the Thames Boat at Embankment.
Nikkei is the latest gastronomic phenomenon to hit Europe’s culinary capitals, including London.
Peru is home to the second-largest Japanese community in South America. This group has had a major cultural impact in the country ever since they began settling in the late nineteenth century. The Japanese-Peruvian food fusion is one of the most obvious manifestations of this influence.
Chotto Matte’s founder Kurt Zdesar brought the Nikkei idea to life in his Central London restaurant. The resto is not only notable for its delicious food and friendly staff, but also because of the striking decor.
The executive chef Jordan Sclare is the master of Nikkei Cuisine. It’s best to not think of it as Japanese food or Peruvian cuisine, but rather an eclectic “mix” between the two cultures.
Three separate kitchens are available, with each one featuring some of the best dishes. These include the signature yellowtail “Nikkei sashimi” as well as other favourites of customers like the Sea Bass Ceviche or Sato Maki.
The “Signature Bento Box” is a great value option for sharing a few dishes. Chotto Matte has two restaurants in London and plans to open a third in Manchester.
Inamo is another highly recommended restaurant to satisfy your appetite after a long day of sightseeing in London. It has a newly redesigned menu with Asian fusion dishes and sushi.
Its real USP, aside from the delicious food it offers, is its interactive, touch-sensitive table, which you have probably never seen before.
This is the only place in the world that you can have such a table. It’s great fun.
Touch your table to order food and play a variety of arcade games such as four-player air hockey or pool. You can also play space invader, archery, and more. You can also draw with your finger on the tabletop to entertain your children. There are also a variety of puzzles and games for those who prefer a more cerebral challenge. The whole family can have fun or you can do it alone.
The food is just as good, with dishes such as soft shell crab Tempura, gluten-free chocolate fondant and Miso Tilapia served with Shichimi Okra Fries.
Bunsik is another great example of London’s reputation as a place that offers some of the finest Asian cuisines outside of Asia. This is yet another concept that most Belgian readers are unfamiliar with.
The menu includes a variety of crispy snacks, from the original pork sausages to the “cheese and cheese” – cheese lovers’ heaven on a stick. Try the ddukbokkio – stir-fried Korean rice cakes with spicy sauce. There are two Bunsik’s locations in London: at Charing Cross Street and Villiers Street.
It is easy to get to London from Belgium. The leading ferry operator DFDS offers the best way to travel to the UK, especially for families. It offers great crossings at affordable prices and allows you to travel with your car.
You can also travel with an unlimited amount of luggage and enjoy up to 50% savings on the high street in the UK. Spend EUR150 in the duty-free stores of Calais and Dunkerque on your return, and you’ll get a day trip for free. You can easily fill up your boot by buying in bulk at the shops located near the ferry loading lanes. The popular Calais-Dover crossing is available up to 30 times a day and takes around 100 minutes. The Dunkerque-Dover crossing can take up to four hours, but offers the same services.
Belgium is a great destination for short breaks, especially for those travelling from the UK. There are many beautiful cities in Belgium, such as Bruges Ghent Antwerp and Brussels.
DFDS has been voted Europe’s leading ferry operator between 2012 and 2019 as well as the World’s Leading Ferry Operator 2011-2019, but it is not the only one to receive accolades.
If you’re thinking about visiting London this spring or summer, there are many things to do that go beyond the Coronation.
You can be assured that all of the wonderful places listed here will give you a warm welcome.
More info
https://www.madametussauds.com/london
https://www.thamesclippers.com
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-cable-car/
