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You'll never have to hear the children say they are bored in London! From 3D cinemas and battle cruisers to a huge observation wheel, there's bound to be something to entertain and amaze.
BBC Television Centre
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the world famous BBC Television Centre. Experience the excitement and thrill of a working TV centre where you could see the News Centre, production galleries, studios or even the odd star! Every tour is different, depending on filming that day, so you never know where it could take you! Visitors must be 14 years or over. Information Address: Wood Lane, W12 Phone: 0870 603 0304 Nearest Station: White City Tube BFI London Imax Cinema
At the new BFI London IMAX Cinema you can be transported from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space, via 3D and 2D films. Information Address: South Bank, SE1 Phone: 020 7902 1234 Price: Varies Nearest Station: Waterloo Tube / Rail British Airways London Eye
The British Airways London Eye is the world's highest observation wheel and its 30-minute slow-moving flight gives unrivalled views over London. From its steel and glass capsules, you can peek into the back garden of Buckingham Palace and, on a clear day, see across seven counties. Information Address: Southbank, SE1 Phone: 0870 5000 600 Nearest Station: Waterloo or Westminster Tube London Dungeon
The London Dungeon is setting the streets on fire with its fiery attraction - The Great Fire of London. You can also take a barge trip down the River Thames on the 'Judgement Day' ride ... to face a firing squad, after being sentenced to death by a sombre 18th century judge! There's also a torture chamber and the chance to unmask 'Jack the Ripper' - the infamous serial killer. It's not suitable for very young children or those of a nervous disposition! Information Address: 28-34 Tooley Street, SE1 Nearest Station: London Bridge Tube / Rail Madame Tussaud's
Madame Tussaud's Waxwork Museum is the world famous collection of figures of the famous - and infamous. Recent additions include a 'Superstars' area in a glamorous Hollywood setting, where Marilyn Monroe rubs shoulders with James Dean and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? host Chris Tarrant and American President, George W Bush. Recent additions include the Pop Idol live experience where a speaking figure of Simon Cowell will always have the last word. Information Address: Marylebone Road, NW1 Nearest Station: Baker Street Tube Thames Barrier Visitor Centre
The Thames Barrier is the largest moveable flood barrier in the world. The Visitors' Centre has spectacular views of the Barrier, along with working scale models and audio-visual displays. Information Address: Woolwich, SE18 Phone: 020 8305 4188 Nearest Station: Charlton Rail Tower Bridge Exhibition
At the Tower Bridge Exhibition visitors can see one of the most famous bridges in the world and spectacular views from the high level walkways 140ft above the Thames. In the two towers, there's an exhibition which explains the history of Tower Bridge. Information Address: Tower Bridge, SE1 Tube: Tower Hill Tube HMS Belfast Address: Morgan's Lane, Tooley Street, SE1 HMS Belfast is a World War II cruiser, with nine decks to explore - everything from the Captain's Bridge to the massive Boiler and Engine Rooms, well below the ship's waterline. Information Phone: 020 7940 6300 Nearest Station: London Bridge Tube / Rail |
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