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Visiting London With the Kids
Packed with entertainment,
London is a city that appeals to children and adults
alike. It can provide fun, fascination and education,
all rolled into one.
Kids will love the wide choice of entertainment
--and it's not just children that will enjoy these activities
and places of interest: adults will be delighted, too!
The London Zoo. With thirty-six acres
of conservation space, this Zoo, based in Camden Town,
is home to an array of exotic animals and wildlife,
including lions, tigers, fish, birds, reptiles, insects,
gorillas and bears. There are many daily activities
designed for kids, such as tours of the Zoo, games and
playtimes. There is even a grade one listed penguin
pool.
Imax Cinema. Located at the Science
Museum in South Kensington, the Imax offers both 2-D
and 3-D films. The pictures come to life in front of
your kids' eyes, making them feel as though they are
actually part of the feature.
The Sherlock Holmes Museum. This museum,
dedicated to the characters written about by Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle, is located at one of the most famous addresses
in London: 221B Baker Street. Stepping into this museum
is like stepping back into Victorian times. The kids
will love to learn more about super-sleuth Holmes and
his faithful assistant Watson.
The London Aquarium. Based on the South
Bank, the London Aquarium will provide your kids with
an opportunity to learn about marine-life, and to see
many fascinating species of sea creature. Captivating
and educational, it is the perfect place to help children
learn more about nature and evolution.
Pollock's Toy Museum. As soon as they
hear the name of this museum, your kids may be screaming
to visit it --and they won't be disappointed, either!
The museum has a wide variety of toys on display, including
dolls and doll houses, optical and mechanical toys,
and rocking horses. During school holidays, there are
also live toy theatre performances, which will make
the experience even more enjoyable and unforgettable
for your kids.
The Royal Air Force Museum. If your
children are interested in aircraft, they will love
this place. The museum will teach your kids about the
history and current state of aviation, from wartime
bombers and Spitfires to modern military aircraft and
jets.
Madame Tussaud's. Kids will be thrilled
to discover life-size waxworks of their favorite stars,
perfect in every detail: from singers like Kylie and
Madonna, to actors like Schwarzenegger. There is also
a darker side to this place, where horror stars like
Freddy Krueger come to life... From dignitaries and
royals to celebrities and murderers, Madame Tussaud's
holds a combination of the star-studded and the macabre.
With such a great choice of things to
see and do, the kids will not get bored in London!
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