Family Holidays in Singapore

Why choose Singapore for a family holiday?

• A compact city that’s simple to navigate as a family
• Excellent public transport, so you can move between areas without hassle
• Plenty of family-friendly attractions, parks and entertainment in a short radius
• A useful stopover destination before continuing to Thailand, Bali or Malaysia

Things to do on a Singapore family holiday

Where should families start sightseeing?

Gardens by the Bay is an easy place to begin. It’s a genuine crowd-pleaser and doesn’t require a complicated plan, you can arrive, explore, and let the kids’ curiosity lead.

• Exotic domed gardens and cooled conservatories
• An impressive indoor waterfall
• The Supertree Grove, with intricate vertical gardens on 50-metre-high structures

If you go later in the day, the Supertrees light up at night, which often becomes one of the most memorable moments of a family trip.

Which neighbourhoods are fun for families to explore?

For colour, energy and something different from the “city centre” feel, head to Little India. Families tend to enjoy the bustling stalls and temple sights, plus the sense of being in a distinct pocket of the city.

Chinatown is another strong family walk, especially around dusk when the streets feel busiest. A private rickshaw ride is a fun way to experience the district and keep everyone engaged without walking too far.

What are the best family attractions in Singapore?

If you want to build the trip around a couple of big highlights, these are popular choices:

• Universal Studios Singapore for rides and full-on entertainment
• Sentosa Island for beaches and family amusements
• Singapore Zoo, one of the city’s best all-ages attractions

A good family plan often mixes one “big ticket” day (Universal Studios or the Zoo) with calmer sightseeing (Gardens by the Bay, Little India, Chinatown) so the trip stays enjoyable rather than tiring, and it still leaves room to add a luxury hotel stay, or use Singapore as part of a wider multi centre itinerary.

How to plan your Singapore family holiday with Southall Travel

For advice on planning a family holiday or stopover in Singapore, speak to one of our travel advisors at Southall Travel, 24/7 by calling 0208 705 0071.