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By *issHottieBottie OP   Woman
over a year ago

Kent

Just investigating taking my little lad to London zoo in the summer as his treat before he starts school in September.

Will be getting the train into St Pancras. Now normally Id tube to regent park and walk through the park to the zoo. But that's a big walk for little legs and I can't face the tube with a 4 year old so im looking at the bus instead, it says the bus only takes a few mins and goes from Kings cross to Camden.

Are the buses/bus stops in London easy to navigate? And is Camden far from the zoo entrance?

Thanks peeps

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You can use the tfl website to navigate around London and check live bus arrivals. If you can use a map you'll be fine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's a 15 minutes walk from Camden High street or a 274 bus. That's from Camden town underground station

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

From Camden rd station its a 20 minute walk or the 274 bus

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By *issHottieBottie OP   Woman
over a year ago

Kent


"It's a 15 minutes walk from Camden High street or a 274 bus. That's from Camden town underground station "

So I can get the bus from the station to Camden then another bus from Camden to the zoo.. Perfect

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Then get the tube to Queensway, cross the road and take the little guy to Princess Diana's park.

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Have you got Google maps .. There's a bus or by foot option for navigation or the tfl app is good xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not sure re bus routes but what I am sure about is book your tickets in advance ~ as the queue when I went last August was approx an hour, not good in the heat with kids in tow!!

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By *issHottieBottie OP   Woman
over a year ago

Kent


"Not sure re bus routes but what I am sure about is book your tickets in advance ~ as the queue when I went last August was approx an hour, not good in the heat with kids in tow!!"

Ouch! I'll actually probably go on a weekday before the summer hols start properly..

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By *ex_OnTheBeachCouple
over a year ago

kent ( by the seaside )

You need lickety's advice in this!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

214 goes from Kings Cross to Camden, is almost as quick as the tube (when you factor in the walk through kings cross tube), runs regularly and picks up adjacent to St Pancreas

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

Take a scooter as he will get tired walking about London Zoo, then you can load bags onto the handles and push him along. A trip down the canal is fun too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Take a scooter as he will get tired walking about London Zoo, then you can load bags onto the handles and push him along. A trip down the canal is fun too. "

The canal is by far the easiest and most pleasent way to get from Camden to London Zoo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The river bus from Greenwich (cutty sark) to embankment is great fun for kids. You can catch a bus from embankment to London zoo.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"You need lickety's advice in this! "

I've only just arrived. All the route information and booking ahead info has been given.

The only things I would add is 1) definitely book ahead and look for any deals (even with a weekday booking there are still lots of tourists in London at that time); 2) take a packed lunch!

The last time I took one of the kids a slice of pizza was £6+.

The other thing to do it look on line for the feeding times. You have to see the penguins being fed and if the zoo is busy it's worth getting there a bit early to get a seat and have your own lunch.

There is a petting zoo and play park and when they were little that was the bit the kids liked best.

It costs a fortune but we always have a good time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Baker Street Station..Much simpler than Buses and Camden is quite a long trot for a Littlun

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"Baker Street Station..Much simpler than Buses and Camden is quite a long trot for a Littlun"

She's coming in at Kings Cross/St Pancras and doesn't want to get on the tube.

Getting the bus up to Baker Street you still have a walk through Regent's Park to the Zoo entrance.

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By *issHottieBottie OP   Woman
over a year ago

Kent


"You need lickety's advice in this!

I've only just arrived. All the route information and booking ahead info has been given.

The only things I would add is 1) definitely book ahead and look for any deals (even with a weekday booking there are still lots of tourists in London at that time); 2) take a packed lunch!

The last time I took one of the kids a slice of pizza was £6+.

The other thing to do it look on line for the feeding times. You have to see the penguins being fed and if the zoo is busy it's worth getting there a bit early to get a seat and have your own lunch.

There is a petting zoo and play park and when they were little that was the bit the kids liked best.

It costs a fortune but we always have a good time."

Ive been before a few times and loved it the Penguins and the reptile house were my faves. I can get 2-4-1 entry with my train ticket and im paying with tesco club card vouchers which means I can't book ahead unfortunately.

Food will definately be packed!! Luckily I can go the day without eating much and my lad isn't a big eater either so don't need to pack much! Lol x

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By *issHottieBottie OP   Woman
over a year ago

Kent


"Baker Street Station..Much simpler than Buses and Camden is quite a long trot for a Littlun

She's coming in at Kings Cross/St Pancras and doesn't want to get on the tube.

Getting the bus up to Baker Street you still have a walk through Regent's Park to the Zoo entrance.

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That's the problem it's quite a walk through the park for him he's only little. Sounds like the bus from Camden high street is gonna be the best option x

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I liked the butterflies.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"I liked the butterflies. "

I did too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maybe you can get a 2 for 1 ticket for the zoo. If it helps.

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By *eMontresMan
over a year ago

Halesowen

I think bendy buses should make accordion noises when they go round corners

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"I think bendy buses should make accordion noises when they go round corners"

We don't have them anymore. BoJo's manifesto was to get rid of them. I think it's been about three or four years since the last one was on our streets.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Baker Street Station..Much simpler than Buses and Camden is quite a long trot for a Littlun

She's coming in at Kings Cross/St Pancras and doesn't want to get on the tube.

Getting the bus up to Baker Street you still have a walk through Regent's Park to the Zoo entrance.

That's the problem it's quite a walk through the park for him he's only little. Sounds like the bus from Camden high street is gonna be the best option x"

With a child that young it would be my choice too.

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over a year ago

Kent

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