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In 1835, Marie Tussaud - former sculptor to the court of Louis XVI - established a sideshow of waxworks of famous contemporary and historical figures (not to mention some gruesome relics of the French Revolution). Today, queues stretch hundreds of metres down Marylebone Road all summer long, as tourists and children rush to rub shoulders with Kylie, Posh, Becks, and Brad Pitt. In addition to some astonishingly lifelike sculptures, there are also a number of interactive attractions: you can score a winning goal for England under the watchful eye of David Beckham, give a speech at the UN flanked by world leaders, or sing and dance on stage with Beyonce, Britney and Kylie. If that's not terrifying enough there's always the incredibly popular and gorgeously gory Chamber of Horrors.
A visit to The Stardome (which replaced the London Planetarium in 2006) is now an exciting part of the Madame Tussaud’s experience. It's a dazzling, 360-degree show of The Wonderful World Of Stars - we're talking celebrities not astrological stars here - produced by Oscar-winning animators Aardman (creators of much-loved characters Wallace & Gromit).
Madame Tussaud's provides an extremely enjoyable outing, but be warned that the queue exceeds two hours at peak times. Booking online definitely improves your experience. |
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Attractions for Kids Near Madame Tussauds |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Pollock's Toy Museum and Shop |
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Scala Street,
Camden,
London,
W1T
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19 minutes distance from Madame Tussauds
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| Royal Air Force Museum London |
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Grahame Park Way,
Hendon,
Barnet,
London,
NW9
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6.38 miles distance from Madame Tussauds
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| Wallace Collection |
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Hertford House,
Manchester Square,
Westminster,
London,
W1U
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9 minutes distance from Madame Tussauds
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| Extensive private art collection.
Free art classes and workshops, talks and tours, bring alive to visitors the varied works of art on display in Hertford House ...More...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| St Christopher's Place |
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Barrett Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1U
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14 minutes distance from Madame Tussauds
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Hotels Near Madame Tussauds |
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| London Hotels |
| Hotel La Place |
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17
Nottingham Place,
W1U
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3 minutes distance from Madame Tussauds
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| London Hotels |
| Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes |
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108
Baker Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1U
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4 minutes distance from Madame Tussauds
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Event Near Madame Tussauds |
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| London Event |
| Cabbages and Frocks Market |
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St Marylebone Parish Church Grounds,
Marylebone High Street,
Westminster,
London,
NW1
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3 minutes distance from Madame Tussauds
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| London Event |
| O2 Music Wireless Festival |
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Hyde Park,
Westminster,
Westminster,
London,
W2
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28 minutes distance from Madame Tussauds
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Shopping Near Madame Tussauds |
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| London Shopping |
| Cabbages and Frocks Market |
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St Marylebone Parish Church Grounds,
Marylebone High Street,
Westminster,
London,
NW1
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3 minutes distance from Madame Tussauds
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| London Shopping |
| Daunt Books |
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Marylebone High Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1U
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4 minutes distance from Madame Tussauds
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Smooth wood panelling, streams of natural light bursting through a large, pitched glass roof - as soon as ...More...
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Dining Near Madame Tussauds |
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| London Dining |
| Orrery |
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Marylebone High Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1U
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3 minutes distance from Madame Tussauds
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| Fishworks |
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89
Marylebone High Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1U
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4 minutes distance from Madame Tussauds
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Education Near Madame Tussauds |
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| London Education |
| Kenneth Turner Flower School |
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58
South Molton Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1Y
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10 minutes distance from Madame Tussauds
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| London Education |
| La Cucina Caldesi |
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118
Marylebone Lane,
Westminster,
London,
W1U
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8 minutes distance from Madame Tussauds
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Leisure Near Madame Tussauds |
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| London Leisure |
| Regent's Park Tennis Centre |
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York Bridge Road,
Inner Circle,
Regent's Park,
Westminster,
London,
NW1
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7 minutes distance from Madame Tussauds
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| Regent's Park |
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Park Office,
Storeyard ( Inner Circle),
Camden,
London,
NW1
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9 minutes distance from Madame Tussauds
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Another of London’s spectacular John Nash creations, Regent’s Park is a huge, thriving green expanse in the heart of the ...More...
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| The Windsor Castle |
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27-29 Crawford Place,
Westminster,
London,
W1H
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14 minutes distance from Madame Tussauds
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Certainly one of the oddest and most patriotic pubs in London, The Windsor Castle ...More...
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| Harcourt Arms |
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Harcourt Street,
Marylebone,
Westminster,
London,
W1H
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12 minutes distance from Madame Tussauds
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| London Nightlife |
| No. 5 Cavendish Square |
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Cavendish Square,
Westminster,
London,
W1G
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14 minutes distance from Madame Tussauds
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| London Business |
| University of Westminster - Marylebone |
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Conference Department,
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Marylebone Rd,
Westminster,
London,
NW1
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