Travelling with kids can sometimes be stressful, but choosing the right way to travel and the right destination can make it fun and turn it into a memorable family getaway.

Choosing a suitable destination for a family holiday comes down to selecting the right places and activities to do so that everyone finds something to enjoy and discover. London is one of those fantastic destination and London-hideaways has a list of great ideas and outings to fill you with.

When planning ahead for the right accommodation, considering a holiday apartment is a great alternative to congested hotel rooms when traveling with children. We have written a full article on the benefit of choosing a vacation rental when traveling in London with a family which you can read here.

There is much to see when visiting London on holiday, here are some great ideas for days outings:

Experience the London Dungeon. Kids of all ages will surely enjoy this haunted house located just below the London Bridge. It is not only fun, it also educational trip, that is not museum like, as it has been based from scenes in history. Tourists will get to go through live action sequence, special effects and rides depicting historical moments in London such as the plague, the great fire of London, Jack the ripper's murder and the Tudors. 28-34 Tooley Street, ph 020 7403 7221, metro: London Bridge (Jubilee Line)

Be overwhelmed by the animals at the London Zoo. The world's oldest scientific zoo, the London Zoo will surely amaze you and your children as it is houses at least 755 animals and 16,802 individuals, such as meerkats, birds, and penguins. The zoo also puts up many attractions, such as the butterfly paradise which holds countless species of butterflies and moths from different regions, and the Giants of the Galapagos which inhabits three Galapagos tortoise. The zoo is located at Regents Park , London.(Regents Park, Ph 020 7722 3333 metro: Great Portland street)

Go for the ride of your life at the Chessington World of Adventures. Located at Southwest, London, the Chessington World of Adventure is a well known theme park and zoo. It first started out as a zoo, which still accommodates diverse species like gorillas, lions, tigers, sealions, and reptiles. The theme park began its operation on 1987. Be taken aback and scream for your life with dragon rides, swinging pirate ships and roller coasters.

See the sea creatures London aquarium. The Sealife London Aquarium has a large number of visitors, about a million each year. It is all because of the astounding collection of aquatic species which resides at the aquarium, visibly seen in an ocean tunnel. Among those which live here are crocodiles, seahorses, jellyfish, and butterfly goodeids. It also has a robotic fish which adds to the tourists' fun. Sealife London Aquarium is located in Central London near Waterloo station on London South bank. Westminster Bridge Road, ph: 0871 663 1678

Shop around in London. Cap off your visit to London with a shopping trip. Where else but to one of the famous department stores, Harrod's in Knightsbridge near Chelsea and the famous Albert Museum Surely your kids would love the toys, playthings that can be seen and bought here. Every member of the family needs a trip to Hamley's store to buy souvenirs and memorabilia also located downtown London, 188-196 Regent Street, ph 0871 704 1977 metro: Oxford street

Use the public transportation and take a tour of London. Go anywhere from your London-Hideaways holiday apartment as you can take pleasure in the incredible bus system in the British capital. Children below ten years old can travel free on buses, trams, Dockland Railway (DLR), trams and London Overground, as long as they are together with an adult with a valid pass or ticket. Preteens and teenagers aged 11 to 15 can also travel free on the tube, London Overground and the DLR. An oyster photo card for them to travel complimentary is necessary and information can be found at any London underground station .

So next time you take time off with your kids, do take in to mind London Slow Travel style and get to experience the wonders and diversity of England's capital with your family. London-Hideaways can arrange your perfect London apartment getaway.