Barrett Brothers 02077221131 on Englands Lane is a classic. Top meat, fish and cheese all served fast, fresh and with a smile. You can even ask for cooking tips and get a useful reply. I can get a little crowded on the weekends, so provision your meals early if you can. But it is a neighborhood place, so it is also nice enough to chat with people in line.

Picks for kid food: chicken drumsticks, chicken and apricot sausages, pork ribs, lamb burgers

If you go now, you will catch the end of the spring flowers and start to see the opening of the rose blooms. By early June, I guess?, the roses will be a flowing, flowering blanket of bright colors, bees and scents. It is really something not to be missed here in London. For sure, the english roses are among the greatest in the world.

Kids will love to run around the open spaces. There are many fountains, meandering paths and more than a few ducks. Why do kids love ducks so much? And yes, there are a few playgrounds to let them loose at. You should also bring a ball and some picnic-able stuff. You will be in close distant to the London Zoo as well.