Tourist Attractions
Ham House
Ham Street Ham Richmond-upon-Thames TW10 7RS Lavish 17th-century mansion on the banks of the River Thames. Reputedly one of the most haunted houses in Britain. There are also formal gardens and a traditional kitchen garden supplying the cafe. Front-carrying baby slings and hip-carrying infant seats for loan. Childrens trails. Childrens activity packs. Tracker Packs. Self-service [...]
St Paul ‘s Cathedral
St Pauls Churchyard London EC4M 8AD Beautiful and imposing Cathedral buikt by Sir Christopher Wren. The setting of many important services. More suited to school age children. Children under 6 admitted free. Cafe in the crypt. Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 8.30am – 4pm. Website: Visit St Paul ‘s Cathedral website Rate St Paul ‘s [...]
Red House
Red House Lane, Bexleyheath DA6 8JF William Morris house. Designed by Morris and his friend, the architect Philip Webb. Delightful, peaceful garden clothes the house, now in suburban surroundings. Tea-room and small shop. Childrens quiz available. No baby-changing. You can visit the garden only for 50p! Opening Hours: Summer open Wed – Sun: 11am to [...]
Tate Modern
Bankside London SE1 9TG International modern and contemporary art gallery, and a great place for the whole family. Tate Modern has a dedicated family friendly zone, childrens multimedia guides to the galleries, family activity trails, and more. Weekends and school holidays (Tues – Sun all summer, Sat & Sun all year, usually 11 m – [...]
Greenwich Heritage Centre
Building 41 Artillery Square,Royal Arsenal London SE18 6ST A visit to the Centre can be a great way to learn more about your family history, or just the history of your region by researching birth, marriage and death certificates and looking over the books from the local schools, hospitals and almshouses. There is also a [...]
Hyde Park
London W2 3XA One of Londons finest historic landscapes covering 350 acres – Hyde Park is a great spot for a day out. Families can enjoy boating, swimming, tennis, play in the 3 playgrounds, learn about nature and wildlife in the education centre, or cool off in the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain. There are plenty [...]
Highgate Cemetery
Swains Lane Highgate London N6 6PJ Beautiful cemetery and woodland with over 100 different species of wildflowers and trees, given a Grade II* listing by English Heritage. About 850 famous people buried here. 3 – 5 per person (depending on which area you visit). Free for under 16s when accompanied by paying adult. Note that [...]
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace East Molesey KT8 9AU Hampton Court Palace has a wide range of activities and tours to entertain families. Choose from family trails, the world-famous maze, costumed guided tours, live Tudor cookery and much much more. There is even a family room with a ball pool, large soft toys and large lego to [...]
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