If the thought of the half term break brings you out in a cold
sweat, you're not alone. For parents everywhere, the week-long
holiday will be a constant balancing act of trying to keep everyone
amused while keeping themselves sane in the process!
Read on to discover some of London's top child-friendly
attractions which are sure to entertain the kids while causing you
minimum fuss. Spending too will be at a minimum - simply travel by
train and you'll receive 2FOR1 entry on all our
suggestions. So head for the capital and make it a happy
holiday!
Plus there's a 20% online sale on Family & Friends Railcards, which
once in your hands will reduce your journey to the capital by 1/3
for adults and 60% off for children.
Activities that are fun for children of all ages and kind on
your bank balance...
Where can you find such wacky sights as an upside down tea
party, a four-metre long Tower Bridge made entirely of matchsticks
and the world's smallest car? All these and many more are waiting
to amaze and amuse you at Ripley's Believe It or
Not!, the top London attraction based firmly on the
idea that 'truth is stranger than fiction'. Located at the heart of
London's Piccadilly, this mind-boggling museum is a must-visit this
half term. Plus we have an exciting competition to WIN a
family trip to London including entry to Ripley's for
four people and return train travel!
What will you be doing on your trip to London? Attending an
A-List party or a star-studded film premiere? Challenging your
sporting heroes or taking to the stage with megastars? Hot off the
waxworks is Taylor Lautner, so for a star studded day out, head to
Madame Tussauds by
train and get a 2FOR1 offer.
If it's history you're after then why not visit the Golden Hinde for a fun
way to learn about life at sea in the 16th Century and let their
costumed educators bring the ship's history to life. Or how about
the Churchill
War Rooms and explore the original cabinet rooms which
sheltered Winston Churchill and his wartime government during the
Blitz. Children under 16 go for free and we have a
2FOR1 offer on the adult tickets!
Ever wanted to be an astronaut? Well the Science
Museum offers the chance to feel the impact of a Saturn V
rocket launch, be part of a Moon landing and discover the smell of
space in Legend of Apollo in their 4D cinema.
Entry to the Science Museum is free and we have a 2FOR1
offer on the paid-for 4D cinema experience.
For a fun-packed family outing that won't cost you a penny, head
to the Horniman Museum in Forest
Hill. Aiming to encourage a wider appreciation of the world and its
cultures, you'll find collections covering everything from
anthropology and natural history to musical instruments and an
aquarium that's one of the oldest in London.
Lastly, don't forget that with a GroupSave fare, 3 or 4
people can travel together off-peak by train for the price of 2
adults to hundreds of destinations in the London and South East
area.