WITH KIDS
Children's International Theatre Festival
— One week of non stop theatre, performances from theatre groups across the globe. Its an extensive line up and a must for all ages. The program is listed at their website and is grouped by ages from 0 - 14 years. Don't miss a visit to one of Edinburgh's great theatre houses and some terrific performances.
26 May until 1 June 2009
www.imaginate.org.uk
Jurassic Encounter - Adventure Gold
— This is new, an 18 hole course designed in the theme of Jurassic parks, think waterfalls, giant eggs, some prehistoric friends. Its family fun for our golfing family. There's no need to book but holiday time can be busy so suggest you call.
Adults £8.00, Child: £6.00
Family pass 2+2 £24.00. Open Monday to Friday 10am - 10pm Sat-Sun 9am - 9pm.
www.worldofgolf-uk.co.uk
Worcester, London, World of Golf on 0208 949 9200
Ripley's Believe It or Not! London
— Head to Piccadilly Circus for all the weird and whacky artifacts; over 500 items, Shrunken Heads, Vampire Killing kits, then have some fun in the Mirror Maze. Guess what? This museum encourages photos so take home some pics as well.
Entry: Adults £17.95 Child: £13.95 under 4 free family Pass (2+2) = £59.96. Open every day 10am to Midnight, last ticket 10.30pm. Wheelchair accessible.
Tube: Piccadilly Circus
www.ripleyslondon.com
1 Piccadilly Circus London's West End
Museum of Childhood
— A journey through the lives of children in the UK, how they spent their vacation time, different ways of rearing children from Edwardian and modern day, famous nursery rhymes, games, toys and the health and welfare of children throughout the ages.
Daily 10.00am till 5.45pm
Admission is Free. Tube: Bethnal Green then a five minute walk.
www.vam.ac.uk
Victoria and Albert Museum, Cambridge Heath Road E2 9PA
The London Bridge Experience
— Its creepy and its spooky but that’s they way we like it. Explore the vaults and excavated tombs of London Bridge. There’s lots of animation and costumed guides to recount the history of the tombs and the building of London’s bridges. The tombs are a series of 14th Century plague pits that were excavated when 'the bridge experience' was being built.
10am to 6pm daily
T: London Bridge Station
www.londonbridgeexperience.com
2-4 Tooley St, London , SE1 2SY
London Dungeon
— I wouldn't recommend this for the under 7s, its a bit gory. This same ride/tour is in Edinburgh, York Amsterdam. Ticket price varies according to time of entry and its cheaper (up to 50%) to book online. Expect to pay from £16 for adult and £10 upwards for children. Its worth spending five minutes and working out the best option ie combine with another visit for a reduction.
Open from 9am till 6pm
www.thedungeons.com
28-34 Tooley St, SE1 2SZ t: 44 20 74037221
Madame Tussauds
— No introduction needed. You can however buy a combined ticket for the museum and the London Eye for £32 at the website below. Its is cheaper to book online.
Tube : Baker Street then two minute walk.
Bus: 13, 18, 27, 30, 74, 82, 113, 139 and 274.
Open 9am - 6pm
www.madametussauds.com
Marylebone Road, NW1 5LR
The National History Museum
— A great day out for any age, there's enough dinosaurs and interactive stuff to keep the kids occupied. There are a few restaurants or cafes in the main building.
Tip: If kids are over 5 get the Explorer Backpack, its free although a deposit is required. They can wonder around with quizzes and binonculars.
www.nhm.ac.uk
Exhibition Road, SW7 5BD. 0207 942 5000