Madrid with kids

[edanna]

Hi, does anyone have any recommendations for things to do with kids in Madrid? Ours are 5 and 7.

[RachC]

Hi we were there a few months ago for the weekend and it rained the whole time so we mainly found indoor things!

The transport museum is great it's in an old train station and you can go on the trains.

Retiro park is lovely and I think they have puppet shows etc at the weekend.

And mercado de San Miguel is fantastic more for you then kids loads of tapas and wine to be had.

Enjoy we had a great time despite the rain!

[edanna]

Thanks so much for the tips RachC.

[peggoula]

We only had the one child with us and she was 3 at the time but I remember sitting at squares where there was a playground. I don't think I have been to another European city with that many playgrounds. The park was great too.

Also since your kids are a bit older they may enjoy the museums. In general there was nowhere that was out of bounds, everywhere was welcoming and very child friendly.

[edanna]

Thanks peggoula

[Sazzle30]

http://www.gomadrid.com/activity/children/madrid-zoo-and-parque-de-atracciones.html

You can get a cable car there too