BUCKINGHAM PALACE Tower Bridge in London
new interactive Prisoners exhibition and discovering the lives of Kings and Queens in the Medieval Palace. Parents will love threatening to lock the kids up in the White Tower.
THE LONDON DUNGEON
The Dungeon brings London’s gory history to life. While probably too scary for very young children or those of us who have to hide behind the couch while watching horror movies, attractions such as the Crypt, the Boat Ride to Hell and the Labyrinth of the Lost extract screams of both terror and delight from even the most cynical teens as they learn about Jack the Ripper, The Great Fire of London, Sweeney Todd and the Plague, to name but a few.
LONDON ZOO MUSEUMS
For some gentler history, try an afternoon at the museum. The surprise highlight of our last trip was the Natural History Museum. Our then 12 and 10 year old boys were riveted, to the point where their parents were stiff and exhausted enough to be mistaken for one of the taxidermy exhibits. The boys insisted we go back the next day to finish taking in this vast and fascinating museum of natural history from the dawn of time. As with all of London’s public museums, entry is free, though there is a charge for some special exhibitions.
Also free, the Imperial War Museum is another must for kids whose appreciation of military history comes mainly from the Call of Duty video game. Don’t miss the astonishing First and Second World War galleries and the heartbreaking Holocaust Exhibition.
MUSEUM OF LONDON
No trip to London would be complete without a visit to “Buck House”, the official London residence of Britain’s sovereigns since 1837. From May, the famous Changing of the Guard takes place at 11:30 am daily, though it’s advisable to get there early if you want a place by the railings for a better view. Be aware that traditional British weather can result in cancellation – those furry hats are just so hard to get dry. If you’re there between July 23rd and October 3rd this year (when Her Majesty is at her summer residence in Scotland) you can also go right inside the Palace and see the State Rooms and the Gardens. Tickets are limited and sell out early, so it’s best to book online before you go.
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