Why families will enjoy it
London is a very child friendly city. When visiting London, you will see that there are enough places and activities to keep you and your children busy. Some of the places that you can take your children to while in London are:
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V&A Museum of Childhood
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The national museum of childhood is a branch of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The museum has an extensive toy collection that comprises dolls, games, puppets, toy houses etc. The museum also has exciting costumes for children in addition to fun filled weekend activities and competitions.
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Cambridge Heath Road, London
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Tel: +44 (0)20 8983 5200
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Website: http://www.vam.ac.uk/moc
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Open 10:00 until 17:45 every day
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Free, occasional charges for special events
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The museum is dedicated to exhibits from the First World War to the present day. Walk in and be transported to the world of soldiers and their wars and combats. Unravel their stories, relive their experiences. The museum has numerous interactive displays and exhibits that are sure to keep the children absorbed and fascinated. Not to be missed is the museum’s acclaimed Holocaust Exhibition.
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Tel: +44 (0)20 7416 5000
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Web: http://www.iwm.org.uk
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The Science Museum, which is a part of the National Museum of Science and Industry, features an engaging and spell binding collection of exhibits, from Stephenson’s Rocket to the Apollo 10 command module. Children can also enjoy a special 3D movie along with a thrilling special effects simulator. Seven floors of interactive and absorbing fun Science ‘stuff’ is sure to keep your children engaged for a long time.
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Exhibition Road, London
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Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 4000
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Web: http://www.nmsi.ac.uk
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Open 10.00-18.00 daily except Christmas.
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Entry to the Science Museum is FREE but charges apply to the IMAX 3D Cinema, simulators and some exhibitions.
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Located in the iconic Greenwich dome, the O2 is home to world class entertainment for everyone. IndigO2 features an exciting live music club, a huge multi screen multiplex in addition to an exhibition centre called the O2 Bubble. The spellbinding O2 arena regularly hosts some of the biggest names in music along with theatrical performances and sporting events.
