Warner Bros. Make any kid's dreams of becoming a wizard come true by treating them to a tour around Harry Potter sets, props and interactive activities at Warner Bros. With seasonal events including Hogwarts in the Snow , the studios are a great way to learn more about the film series. Tower of London Travel back in time to explore the 1,year-old Tower of London , a former prison, fortress and royal residence.
Gaze at the sparkling gemstones in the Crown Jewels exhibition before unravelling the mystery of the ravens — the Tower's guardians — from the Yeoman Warders. Explore nine decks at this iconic landmark, from the engine to operating rooms, and feel a part of the crew as you "work" the giant ship through interactive games, based on real-life exercises.
HMS Belfast is currently closed. It is expected to reopen in summer Raining outside? London still has a top-notch choice of dedicated toy shops, so take your pick from our favourites. On the ground floor of the Cartoon Museum - a transformed former dairy - the cartoons are displayed chronologically, starting with the early eighteenth-century In addition to the hundreds of varieties of fish and sea life from all over the world, including stingrays, sharks, piranhas and sea scorpions, the aquarium's About us.
Contact us. Time Out magazine. Donate now. The best indoor activities in London for kids Raining outside? In January you can be the only one looking at it.
The Weather in London by Month high temperature, low temperature, days of rain. All art galleries, museums, department stores, and public buildings will have public toilets. Some tube stations have public toilets but these do cost 30p. Emergency care is free regardless of citizenship or insurance. For medical emergencies call Hey Dave, Thanks so much for the great advice on everything. You write that depending on the month, there could possibly be a crowd to see the Rosetta Stone.
Coming from Germany, where visiting anything always costs a lot, I imagined that getting into museums that are free, would mean queuing up in order to enter in the first place. Can you just get in without getting checked, are there crowds only in front of the Rosetta Stone?
Thanks in advance Assia. To get into the British Museum — you just walk in, no ticket, usually no queue. Depending on the time of year there will be a crowd around the Rosetta Stone. But sometimes, no crowd — most often this happens in late January and February when tourism is at its low point for the year.
So can you use your Oyster card to pay for the Gatwick Express or should we purchase a separate ticket to use the Gatwick Express? We will be 2 adults and 2 kids that are 5yo and 7yo. We will only be in London in June for 3 nights. Thanks for this great information. I know it will be helpful. Let me see if I understand this correctly. My wife and I and our three kids ages 15, 12 and 9 will be in London for a week, with a couple of day-trips planned for Oxford and Stonehenge.
An Oyster card for each of us except for our 9-year-old sounds like the best option because of its ease and flexibility.
Can that be validated at a regular Tube station? In other words, do we actually have to ride a national rail line in order to get the 2-for-1 deal, or do we just have to purchase the Travelcard? Yes, the Oyster card and Travelcard situation can be rather confusing, even for regular visitors.
An Oyster card for each of you does sound like the best bet for the week that you have planned, precisely because of its flexibility. The problem is those tickets are usually sold out months in advance whereas Get Your Guide will have last minute Harry Potter tickets.
Kid-friendly and really fantastic. I was shocked by how good the food was. Our kids loved it. Great for teenagers. Kids love this one. With tour guide. Legoland Windsor Legoland Windsor is all about the bricks. National Portrait Gallery A scrapbook of British history in museum form.
Imperial War Museum One of the best museums in the city. Changing of the Guard Some kids find this a little dull, others love the pomp and tradition. It takes place every day May through July and alternating days otherwise — check the schedule. National Maritime Museum years of maritime history packed into one fantastic space. London Eye This giant ferris wheel offers fantastic views of greater London.
Closed for yearly maintenance in January. Museum of London Docklands This is one of my personal favorites. Science Museum A futuristic museum that is spread across seven floors of interactive and entertaining exhibits and explores everything from space travel to the Industrial Revolution.
London Sea Life Aquarium Large, state-of-the-art aquarium popular with families and children. Closed on Christmas Day. National Gallery A stunning collection of paintings. Children under 5 free Thurs-Sat Closed December 24 to Closed December. Feast on a delicious ice cream frozen with liquid nitrogen at Chin Chin Labs. Step into a world like no other at the graffiti wonderland, Leake Street Tunnel. Feel the wind in your hair at high-speed rollercoasters at Thorpe Park. Indulge your sweet tooth further with more themed afternoon teas , ranging from Peter Pan to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Tuck into tasty dishes in movie memorabilia-filled surroundings at Planet Hollywood. Feast on ice cream, gelato or sorbet at top ice-cream parlours , or stuff yourself with cupcakes, brownies and macaroons at one of these cake shops. Head to the Hard Rock Cafe for a family friendly meal with a side of music treasures.
On a budget? Image courtesy of Shutterstock. Hop on two wheels and discover a different side of the city with these fun cycling routes. Catch a film under the stars at one of London's best outdoor cinemas. Spot the capital's bridges shining bright after dark with Illuminated River. Take part in fun summer outdoor activities, including exploring Hyde Park with Discovery Days , building your very own go kart with Formula Fun and riding dodgems in Somerset House's courtyard with Dodge.
Best adventure playgrounds for kids Let the little ones become pirates for the day on Captain Hook's huge wooden pirate ship at the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground. Spend a fun day out exploring Timber Lodge and Tumbling Bay Playground at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park , featuring rock pools, treehouses, slides, swings and plenty of space to run about.
Head down into the underground headquarters that sheltered Churchill and his wartime government during the Blitz at Churchill War Rooms. Enjoy an exhilarating ride down the river Thames on a speedboat tour.
Hear the stories of people whose lives have been impacted by war at the Imperial War Museum London. Image courtesy of Transport for London.
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