Morning activities in London <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mornings in London are a great time to get ahead of the queues at some of the city\u2019s most popular attractions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why not start your day off with a dose of educational fun, or dive deep into British culture and history?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Location: <\/strong>South Kensington (Nearest tube: South Kensington) With world-class collections, long-lost animals and earthquake exhibits, the Natural History Museum is a great place for kids to learn about the natural world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are several events in the Museum that are perfect for families with children, including The Dinosaur Discovery Family Tour<\/em><\/a> <\/em>and the Museum Highlights Tour.<\/em><\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also check out their free self-guided tour,<\/a> which walks you through some of the Museum\u2019s most popular sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Natural History Museum is open daily 10:00 \u2013 17:50 (last entry 17:30).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quiet times tend to be in the morning or late afternoon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Natural History Museum has 4.5 out of 5 stars from 38,082 reviews on Tripadvisor. Review comments include that it offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is what one parent had to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOur dinosaur and animal mad 3-year-old LOVED it! Obviously the dinosaurs were his favourite, but he loved it all, including the volcano and earthquakes section. We spent around 4 hours in total looking around and he didn\u2019t get bored at all.\u201d – <\/em>CazzaM<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Admission to the Museum is free, but you can still secure tickets in advance.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Temporary exhibitions and events can be ticketed \u2013 check out the Museum Highlights Tour<\/em>, \u00a354 for two adults and two children.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Location: <\/strong>Westminster (Nearest tubes: Victoria, Green Park, St. James’s Park and Hyde Park Corner) Buckingham Palace has been home to UK queens and kings for over 150 years and is one of the most popular London tourist hotspots. Here, you can explore the royal residence and discover more about British culture, history and monarchy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Royal Collection Trust runs a Buckingham Palace guided tour for families<\/a>, a free family multimedia tour at the Royal Mews<\/a> and a Royal Day Out package which offers discounted admission to all three venues at Buckingham Palace.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Buckingham Palace is open daily 9:30 – 19:30 (July-August, last entry 17:15) and Thursday-Monday 9:30 – 18:30 (September, last entry 16:15). Exclusive guided tours are available on select dates throughout the rest of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The King\u2019s Gallery is open daily 10:00 \u2013 16:15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Royal Mews is open Thursday-Monday from March-November but is open daily from July-August 10:00 \u2013 17:00 (last entry 16:00).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Opening times and days may vary, so we recommend checking the website for more details.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Buckingham Palace has 4.5 out of 5 stars from 29,822 reviews on TripAdvisor. Review comments include that it offers: <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is what one parent had to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British monarch and a symbol of royal grandeur. Witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony, explore the State Rooms, and stroll through the beautiful gardens. A visit to this iconic palace is a quintessential London experience.”<\/em> – Iris <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Book the Royal Day out package for discounted access to the State Rooms, The King\u2019s Gallery and the Royal Mews: \u00a3183.60 for two adults, two children (5-17).<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Book from \u00a319.00: SEA LIFE London Aquarium<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Location: <\/strong>County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road (Nearest tube: Westminster, Waterloo) At SEA LIFE London Aquarium, you\u2019ll find 50 aquariums, 2 sanctuaries and over 180,000 creatures waiting to be discovered \u2013 including penguins, tiger sharks and \u201cNemo\u201d clownfish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are immersive spaces across the Aquarium, including underwater tunnels and \u201cHeads Up\u201d Bubble windows. Sea Life offers add-on package experiences, where you can meet penguins, feed turtles and even swim with sharks<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n SEA LIFE is open Monday-Friday 10:00 \u2013 17:00 \u2013 last entry 16:00 <\/em>and Saturday-Sunday 10:00 \u2013 18:00 \u2013 last entry 17:00.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n SEA LIFE has 3.5 out of 5 stars from 7,510 reviews on Tripadvisor. Review comments include that it offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is what one parent had to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Came here when my son was under one and he absolutely loved it. There\u2019s a lot to see, he specifically loves the sting rays and the penguins. It\u2019s pram friendly so it\u2019s easy to get around with a little one and lots of places they can view from! Great memories made here.”<\/em> – K&M<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can save 30% when you book an off-peak, weekday ticket in advance: from \u00a3106 for two adults and two children.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Afternoons in London are a great time to wander the city\u2019s streets and immerse yourself in vibrant neighbourhoods, or escape into quiet galleries and enjoy engaging interactive experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Book from \u00a319.00: Madame Tussauds<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Location: <\/strong>Marylebone Road (Nearest tube: Baker Street) Madame Tussauds is a favourite among London sightseers, showcasing famous faces from all around the world, including: Harry Styles, Bob Marley, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ariana Grande and Sir David Attenborough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Madame Tussauds is an exciting place for kids to learn about the history of London and discover some of the city\u2019s darker secrets, particularly during the Spirit of London<\/a> and Chamber of Horrors<\/a> experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Madame Tussauds is open daily 9:00 \u2013 16:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Opening times are subject to change,<\/em> please check the website for more details!<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Madame Tussauds has 4 out of 5 stars from 32,230 reviews on Tripadvisor. Review comments include that it offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is what one parent had to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Fantastic! So much more fun than expected. Did not know you could interact & take photos with the ‘celebrities!’ Great fun for the whole family. Go in the morning before the crowds. Teenagers were very impressed!!” <\/em>– BostonAlice<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can save 20% when you book an advanced, standard ticket: from \u00a3124 for two adults and two children<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Location: <\/strong>The South Bank of the River Thames, opposite the City of Westminster Located on the southern bank of the River Thames, the South Bank<\/a> is one of the most vibrant areas of London. Host to a range of restaurants, markets, theatres and museums, there\u2019s always something to enjoy here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Starting with lunch at Borough Market<\/a>, you can walk along the river to Westminster and the Houses of Parliament. On your way, you\u2019ll pass The Globe<\/a>, the Tate Modern<\/a>, the Southbank Centre<\/a>, the London Eye, SEA LIFE and finally \u2013 Big Ben. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As an area of London, the South Bank is open around the clock. However, you can find out more information about different venues from <\/em>the South Bank website. <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Southbank Centre Hayward Gallery is open 10:00 – 18:00 (Tue-Fri), 10:00 – 20:00 (Sat) and 10:00 – 18:00 (Sun).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Tate Modern is open daily 10:00 – 18:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The South Bank has 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,696 reviews on Tripadvisor. Review comments include that it offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is what one parent had to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou can easily spend a few hours here, stop for drinks, food, do an activity or just watch the world go by. Definitely worth a visit.”<\/em> – holidayhoney65<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Both the Southbank Centre<\/a> and the Tate Modern<\/a> regularly host family-friendly events, suitable for young ages and upwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Tate Modern has a permanent free installation<\/a>, where both children and adults can use digital sketch pads to see their drawings come to life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Book from \u00a319.00: Shrek’s Adventure! London<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Location:<\/strong> County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road <\/strong>(Nearest tube: Westminster, Waterloo) Shrek\u2019s Adventure! London gives families a chance to explore the town of Far Far Away in person, through an interactive walkthrough experience. While you\u2019re there, you\u2019ll experience 10 fairy-tale-themed live shows \u2013 including classic sets from the Shrek universe, a magic mirror maze, and a live DreamWorks game show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can package your Shrek\u2019s Adventure! London tickets with other attractions around London, including the London Eye, SEA LIFE and Madame Tussauds<\/a>. VIP tickets are also available, which offer anytime entry, character ears and a printed photo<\/a> to remember your visit by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shrek\u2019s Adventure! London is open Monday-Friday 10:00-15:00 and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 \u2013 16:00. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Opening times are subject to change,<\/em> please check the website for more details!<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Shrek\u2019s Adventure! London has 3.5 out of 5 stars from 4,070 reviews on Tripadvisor. Review comments include that it offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is what one parent had to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFantastic experience! From the moment you enter – the toilets, the characters, the bus ride – it\u2019s all really, really good. The interaction between characters, the children, and adults is brilliant.\u201d<\/em> – Kilmacloo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can save over 30% when you book an advanced, standard ticket: from \u00a374 for two adults and two children<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Location: <\/strong>Cambridge Heath Road (Nearest tube: Bethnal Green) The Young V&A is a museum designed with and created for children. Their Play, Imagine and Design Galleries are there to encourage tactile exploration, invite young minds to express themselves and introduce older children to design processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alongside its permanent installations, the Young V&A offers ticketed entry to exhibitions and workshops. There are often also free workshops and events available to book, so we recommend checking out their What\u2019s on page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Young V&A is open Monday-Friday 10:00 \u2013 17:45, and galleries close from 17:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They are closed 24 \u2013 26 December.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Young V&A has 4 out of 5 stars from 897 reviews on Tripadvisor. Review comments include that it offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is what one parent had to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n “A brilliant place to spend a fun few hours with younger children. All free and lots to do. Very interactive and the facilities (toilets, cafe, shop) were all excellent too. Would recommend it to others.\u201d <\/em>– Rebecca G<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Entry to the Young V&A permanent galleries is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Young V&A is currently hosting a Japan: Myths to Manga<\/em> <\/em><\/strong>exhibition:<\/em> \u00a310 per person, children under 4 go free.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n As the sun sets over London, there\u2019s still plenty for families to enjoy. In the evening, you might consider visiting the West End for a captivating stage performance, book onto a spine-tingling historical tour or admire panoramic views of the cityscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Book from \u00a320: Matilda the Musical<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Location: <\/strong>The Cambridge Theatre (Nearest tube: Covent Garden, Leicester Square) Adapted from Roald Dahl\u2019s classic children\u2019s book, Matilda the Musical is about a young girl whose love of reading and magical brain help her escape her cruel family and defend her friends from a tyrannical headmistress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The production provides a range of Matilda-related activities for you and your family to enjoy prior to the show, including a chalkboard wordsearch<\/a> and Design a Poster<\/a> printout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re feeling lucky, you can also enter the \u00a325 ticket lottery<\/a>, for discounted tickets to Monday performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to see more musicals that are playing in London that are suitable for kids, <\/p>\n\n\n\n Matilda the Musical has a matinee performance at 14:30 and an evening performance at 19:30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Matilda the Musical recommends arriving at the theatre no less than 15 minutes before the performance begins.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Matilda the Musical has 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,991 reviews on Tripadvisor. Review comments include that it offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is what one parent had to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAbsolutely fantastic. The children are insanely talented and their technical skill is far beyond what I expected. The whole thing was an absolute joy from start to finish.\u201d – <\/em>FrequentFlier<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tickets for Matilda the Musical start at \u00a320 per person<\/a>, with matinee and evening performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Book tickets from US$17: Tower Bridge from Golden Tours<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Location: <\/strong>Tower Bridge Road (Nearest tube: Tower Hill) Tower Bridge is a London sightseer staple and can be admired from the banks of the River Thames as it lights up at night. If you want to explore the inside of the Bridge, you can walk across the attraction\u2019s iconic glass floors<\/a> and admire views of the London skyline and the cars passing below you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Book tickets from US$17: Tower Bridge from Golden Tours<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s also the Victorian Engine Rooms for you to discover, which is a great place for kids to learn about the working life of the bridge. The Bridge is lift-accessible for buggies, and the attraction provides a number of free activities<\/a> for families to enjoy throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tower Bridge offers relaxed openings, guided tours, deaf-led tours and guided tours with BSL Interpretation.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Tower Bridge is open daily 9:30 \u2013 18:00 (last entry 17:00).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The second Saturday of every month (9:30-11:30) is reserved for<\/em> Relaxed Opening<\/em><\/a> attendees.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Tower Bridge has 4.5 out of 5 stars from 40,114 reviews on Tripadvisor. Review comments include that it offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is what one parent had to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhat a great experience, walking along the high-rise walkways, parts of which have glass floors, if you\u2019re brave enough! Fantastic views and we were not hurried along. Lots of historic information given on small films and information boards throughout. […] Price wise I would say it was reasonable and there was lift access.” <\/em>– dawnypie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can book flexibly-sized family tickets, from \u00a324.10 for 1 Adult and 2 Children. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Book from \u00a319.00: The London Dungeon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Location: <\/strong>Riverside Building, County Hall (Nearest tube: Waterloo) The London Dungeon is a thrilling insight into the capital\u2019s most haunting histories, including the Gunpowder Plot, the Plague and Sweeny Todd. Each story is told through an interactive performance, during which actors bring the city\u2019s chilling past to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The main attraction features 19 shows in total and the Dungeon also hosts an escape room experience<\/a>, where visitors try to escape Guy Fawkes\u2019 prison cell. The tour takes place over three levels, with uneven flooring and narrow passageways \u2013 so pushchairs are no longer permitted on the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The London Dungeon is open Monday-Friday 11:00-16:00 and Saturday and Sunday 10:00-18:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Opening times are subject to change,<\/em>![\"Natural](\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/loopla-events\/2024\/06\/6986df1a-3-natural-history-museum-best-museums-in-london-for-kids.jpg\")
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Ages: <\/strong>5 years+
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Ages: <\/strong>7 years+
Visit duration: <\/strong>2-4 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\nBuckingham Palace opening times<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Ages: <\/strong>6 years+
Visit duration:<\/strong> 1-1.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\nSEA LIFE opening times<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Afternoon activities in London <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ages: <\/strong>All ages (some experiences have height \/ age restrictions)
Visit<\/strong> duration: <\/strong>2-2.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\nMadame Tussauds opening times<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Ages: <\/strong>All ages
Visit duration: <\/strong>2-4 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\nSouth Bank opening times<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Ages: <\/strong>6 years+
Visit<\/strong> duration: <\/strong>1 \u2013 1.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\nShrek\u2019s Adventure! London opening times<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Ages: <\/strong>3 years+
Visit<\/strong> duration: <\/strong>1.5 – 2 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\nYoung V&A opening times<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Ages: <\/strong>6 years+ (Children under 4 will not be admitted into the auditorium)
Visit<\/strong> duration: <\/strong>2 hours and 35 minutes (including interval) <\/p>\n\n\n\nMatilda the Musical opening times<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Ages: <\/strong>All ages
Visit<\/strong> duration: <\/strong>1 – 1.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Visit](\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/loopla-events\/2024\/06\/a2fd9cee-visit-tower-bridge-family-vacation-to-london.jpg\")
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Ages:<\/strong> 12 years+ (Under 5\u2019s are not permitted<\/em><\/a> into the attraction<\/em>)
Visit<\/strong> duration: <\/strong>1.5 – 2 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\nLondon Dungeon opening times<\/h4>\n\n\n\n