Madame Tussauds

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Activities that are fun for children of all ages, and kind on your bank balance...

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. There’s even a day out you can enjoy for free, so head for the capital and make it a happy holiday!

Get ready to put your nerves to the test at the UK’s scariest attraction! The London Bridge Experience, located deep within the vaults of the bridge itself, will take you on a terrifying journey that features some truly gruesome special effects and a plenty of surprises along the way. From Druids to Romans, Vikings to Victorians, you’ll meet all sorts of characters as you discover the spooky history of London Bridge. Then, for those who are brave enough, descend further still into the Haunted London Tombs for a hair-raising experience you won’t forget in a hurry! Don’t say we didn’t warn you...

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? Mingle and interact with the world’s most famous! Well you can do it all at Madame Tussauds.

For a fun-packed family outing that won’t cost you a penny, head to the Horniman Museum in Forrest 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. What’s more, this half term the museum has a line-up of entertaining family events, including creative drop-in sessions and ‘Discovery For All’, in which children can learn fascinating facts about thousands of real objects from around the world.

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’. And strange it certainly is, with shrunken heads, a spinning tunnel and a crazy mirror maze just some of the weird and wonderful exhibits that will have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief! Located at the heart of London’s Piccadilly, this mind-boggling museum is a must-visit this half term.