Tourist Attractions
Horniman Museum & Gardens
100 London Road London SE23 3PQ Unique range of exhibitions, events and activities which illustrate the cultural and natural world. Children will also enjoy the storytelling and art and craft sessions. Picnic area. Free admission. Opening Hours: Daily 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Website: Visit Horniman Museum & Gardens website Rate Horniman Museum & Gardens [...]
The Royal Botanic Gardens – Kew
Surrey TW9 3AB Kew Gardens has something for everyone, rain or shine. Children will love the treetop walkways, the Evolution House, the stag beetle loggery, badger sett and visiting the peacocks at the Waterlily pond. On rainy days, your family can keep nice and dry in the glasshouses or have a look at some marine [...]
The General Cemetery of All Souls, Kensal Green
Harrow Road Notting Hill London W10 4RA One of Britains oldest and most beautiful public burial grounds, this cemetery is the resting place of many notable people such as Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Lord Byrons wife, Oscar Wildes mother, Charles Dickens in-laws and Winston Churchills daughter; a cross-dressing Army doctor and the surgeon who attended Nelson [...]
London Zoo
London NW1 4RY Over 750 species of animals to see, and well thought out, interesting and educational little extras like the tracking trail in the Gorilla section. The new childrens zoo (Animal Adventure) opened at Easter 2009 and features a unique adventure playground, splash zone (bring your swimsuit or wellies), and a storytelling teepee. There [...]
South London Gallery
65 Peckham Road London SE5 8UH Explore the world of contemporary art at the South London Gallery. The gallery offers a unique exhibition programme in conjunction with lively educational activities such as family workshops at weekends and during school holidays, days out to other museums and venues and free activity guides for children. All their [...]
Imperial War Museum
Lambeth Road London SE1 6HZ The Museums vast Collections range from tanks and aircraft to photographs and personal letters as well as films, sound recordings and some of the twentieth centurys best-known paintings. Free admission. Opening Hours: Open daily 10 am – 6 pm. Closed 24, 25, 26 December. Website: Visit Imperial War Museum website [...]
Avenue House Estate
17 East End Road London N3 3QE Avenue House is an imposing grade II listed mid Victorian mansion with extensive grounds, and is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2009. There is also a refreshment kiosk and a childrens playground with new equipment, some of which chosen specifically for use by children with disabilities. Opening Hours: [...]
National Portrait Gallery
St Martins Place Trafalgar Square London WC2H 0HE The National Portrait Gallery is home to over 120,000 portraits of famous British men and women from the 16th century to the present day. Families can enjoy special art activities and workshops throughout the year and during school holidays. The 3rd Saturday of every month at 11:30 [...]
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