10 of the best things to do in London with kids

The finest, biggest and most famous toy shop in the world – Hamleys needs little introduction. Seven floors of enthusiastic and child-friendly staff test drive all the latest games, gizmo’s and gadgets: not to mention demonstration areas allowing kids to play with it, build it, draw it, design it and fly whatever they like.

To call it shopping is underselling it – this is a fabulously over-the-top junior retail experience.

Nearest tube station: Oxford Circus