Canal boats, bike rides and pancakes, with a direct train from London. Here's what Amsterdam is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.
The EU is bringing in new entry checks, so check the rules on GOV.UK before you book.
April and May bring the tulips, and summer has long evenings for canal trips and parks. Winter is cold and grey, but December has light festivals and ice rinks. King's Day on 27 April turns the city orange and very busy.
A big green ship-shaped building packed with hands-on science, and a rooftop to play on.
The easiest way to see the city, gliding past narrow houses and houseboats.
The city's big park, with playgrounds, ponds and pancake cafés.
A leafy old zoo in the city centre, with an aquarium and planetarium.
Millions of tulips, open only from late March to mid-May.
Best for children aged 10 and over. Tickets go on sale weeks ahead and sell out.
Yes. It's compact and flat, with parks, museums and canals. Watch out for bikes, which come fast and quietly, and stick to the family-friendly areas away from the centre at night.
Three or four nights is enough for the city, with a day trip to the tulips or the windmills at Zaanse Schans.
No, British passport holders can visit for up to 90 days in any 180 without a visa. New EU entry checks are being brought in, so check GOV.UK before you travel.
Yes, the Eurostar runs direct from London St Pancras to Amsterdam in about four hours.
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