London suggestions for a 10-year-old

[brewsterbudgen]

2 hours ago, theoldgit said:

Forget the London Eye, this viewpoint in the city is probably the highest in London and free. https://horizon22.co.uk/visit/
 

Maybe not for you BB, but others may find it interesting.

Definitely interested.  My boy has seen the London Eye on TV and he knows I took his mother on it on our honeymoon in London (2016), so we may still have to do it for sentimental reasons!

[OJAS]

On 2/27/2025 at 6:54 AM, Oliver Holzerfilled said:

Sit on the front row on the upper deck on one of the bus routes passing interesting areas like 9 or 24.

 

@brewsterbudgen Your son will be able to travel for free on most TfL services with a 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard. And he doesn't even need one of these for free bus travel in London, unless he looks older than 10!

 

https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/free-and-discounted-travel/5-10-zip-oyster-photocard?intcmp=55572

 

You yourself will only be able to pay for bus fares in London with an Oystercard or contactlessly with a debit or credit card which includes the following symbol: