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No child can resist the Household Cavalry with their resplendent uniforms and horses. 2011 has been a busy year for the Royal family with lots of ceremonial occasions including the Royal Wedding and the visit of Barak Obama. The Household Cavalry has been at the heart of these occasions. The Household Cavalry is made up [...]
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Founded by John Horniman in 1901, this museum is home to specimens and artefacts from around – world anthropology, natural history and musical instruments.. A fantastic little know gem. 16 acres of award-winning, beautifully maintained formal and natural landscapes, from delightful rose and sunken gardens, herbaceous borders, and ethno-botanical planting, to enchanting wild flower displays [...]
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If you are looking for somewhere to chill then visit the Kyoto Gardens with your children for a stroll and a picnic. A medium-sized pond and waterfall garden London City Park was opened in 1991 to celebrate the Japanese Festival, and refurbished in 2001 as part of Japan 2001. Both the original design and refurbishment [...]
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Our children loved going round the world famous Maze. This puzzle maze has loads of twists and turns and dead ends. The maze is constructed of yew hedges and is very challenging so be prepared to support young children. Other family highlights include trails, costumed guided tours and live Tudor cookery in the kitchens which [...]
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Just 10 minutes away from North Greenwich tube station – the park is a real hidden treasure in London. Greenwich Marsh was taken over by English Partnerships 1997 in a poor state. They regenerated the heavily industrialised former gas works area creating an ecology park. Remarkably diverse it includes marsh, lakes, streams, a wetland area [...]
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Staggeringly the Royal Artillery museum has been open to the public in Woolwich since 1820. The present museum was moved into the series of converted arsenal buildings. This is a fantastic museum our army obsessed youngster enjoyed being shouted at during a drill exercise. The museum incorporates lots of extras such as the floor shaking [...]
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Founded in 1694. There is a display of gold, including Roman and modern gold bars, alongside pikes and muskets once used to defend the Bank. Our children thought the Computer technology and audio visual displays which explain the Bank’s present day role were great fun. There are regular activities for children. Not surprisingly our children [...]
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The UK’s first hands-on creative literacy centre for children aged 0-11 years and their families. Indoor and outdoor activities ranging from exploring a secret cave, having a tea party to sliding down a monster’s tongue and climbing on a space craft. ©Steven L. Khor license
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One of the most famous lidos in London. Endearingly known as Brixton’s Beach, Brockwell Lido is famed for its strong community spirit and relaxed atmosphere. The outdoor swimming pool is open from April – October 2011, giving your family plenty of opportunity to take a dip. ©Matt Sepping license
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This is often cited by people as in their top 10 of things to do in London. Our Children found the Cabinet War Rooms and the bombproof bunker suite of rooms great fun. They loved playing with all the interactive displays. The underground bunkers are pretty much just as they were when abandoned by Winston [...]