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On first sight London seems a hostile place for children, with its
crowds, incessant noise and intimidating traffic. English attitudes
can be discouraging as well, particularly if you've experienced the
more indulgent approach of the French or Italians - London's
restaurateurs, for example, tend to regard children and eating out
as mutually exclusive concepts. Yet if you pick your place
carefully, even central London can be a delight for the pint-sized,
and it needn't overly strain the parental pocket.
Covent Garden's buskers and jugglers provide no-cost entertainment in a car-free
setting, and there's always the chance of being plucked from the crowd
to help out with a trick. Don't underestimate the value of London's
public transport as a source of fun, either. The #11 double-decker
from Victoria, for instance, will trundle you past the Houses of
Parliament, Trafalgar Square and the Strand on its way to St Paul's
Cathedral for 40p per child. The driverless Docklands Light Railway is
another guaranteed source of amusement - grab a seat at the front of the
train and pretend to be driver, then take a boat back to the centre of
town from Greenwich.
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