6 Family Activities in London

London is a great city to visit with many popular attractions all year round. There’s a thorough transport network so you’re never far away from a bus or underground station. If you’re visiting London with the family you’ll want to keep everyone entertained and that’s easily achieved in London.
It’s a good idea to plan your trip before you go to ensure you can fit everything in. If there are certain things you want to do then make sure you book ahead if necessary and plan an itinerary. There are many family friendly attractions throughout the city, with some costing more than others. So set yourself a budget and have fun!
In this article we’ll cover just some of the fantastic variety of activities to do in London. We can’t possibly list all activities here because the list would be endless! But these are just some suggestions of what to do and what sort of families each activity is suitable for.

London Eye
The London Eye is a breathtaking monument in itself. Towering at 135 metres the London Eyes is Europe’s largest Ferris wheel and one of the most popular attractions in the UK. Booking ahead is recommended to avoid disappointment. This attraction is great for the entire family because it’s such a unique way of seeing the whole of London from a bird’s eye view.

London Dungeons
How brave is your family? If you’re feeling like something a little bit different then let The London Dungeons take you on a journey through the darkest and bloodiest history of the city. You’ll re-live the plague, the fire of London and you’ll also learn about many torture methods along with old-fashioned medical equipment.

Madame Tussauds
Have you ever wanted to hang out with your favourite celebrities but you’re still waiting for the invitation? Well here it is! Madame Tussauds is a collection of the most famous celebrity waxwork models. You’ll get to meet Brad Pitt, Britney Spears and Johnny Depp to name just a few.

Tower of London
The Tower of London hosts the Crown Jewels which can be viewed by the public. You’ll also learn about the History of the tower and how criminals were dealt with. If you’re lucky you might even see the famous beheaded ghost! There are numerous guided tours around the Tower of London which are well worth the money.

Changing of the Guards
One of Britain’s most famous monarchy events is the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace. Every day the Queens guards march outside the Palace in a ceremony to mark the guards changing over. It’s a great time to see the Monarchy still in action.

Theatre & Film
London has a fantastic array of choices when it comes to Theatre and Film. The West End is world renowned for its breathtaking shows and performances whilst Leicester Square boasts film premiers with all the film stars walking up the famous red carpet. Be sure to book your tickets before you visit so you know what’s on and you can get good seats.

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Binh Zientek is an Accommodation Specialist for Quality London Apartments. To enquire about London serviced apartments you can either email sales@qualitylondonapartments.co.uk or call 0044 (0)20 7476 8963. www.QualityLondonApartments.co.uk

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