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Tips 1 - 10 of 17 London Things to Do
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What child doesn't love dinosaurs? This is an excellent museum full of wonderful exhibits! Hands on learning......Solar System, Earth, Fossils, Insects, Mammals, Birds, Biodiversity, Charles Darwin, etc. One of the best History Museums in the world! Mon. - Sat. 10 am-5:50 pm Sun. 11 am - 5 pm admission is FREE special exhibits - 3.50 and 2.50 GBP
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Phone: 0 20 7942 5011
Address: Cromwell Road, SW7
Directions: South Kensington tube (Corner of Cromwell and Exhibition)
Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk
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In Hyde Park, close to Kensington Gardens, there is a great playground in the theme of Peter Pan. There is an Indian Village, Pirate Ship, and mermaid fountain! Great place for kids to run off extra energy. There is a cafe next to it.....offering parents a resbit from a hectic day of sightseeing.You can also use it to bribe them if they are getting bored walking the gardens! If you are staying in the Bayswater or Notting Hill area, this is a great place to unwind!
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Address: Kensington Gardens
Directions: Bayswater, Queensway, or Notting Hill Gate tube
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Sunday mornings in the Marble Arch area of Hyde Park, people gather to stand on their soap boxes (or ladders) and speak their mind. This was great fun! There was a lot of anti-war sentiment as well as people spouting off about nothing in particular. Some just walk around in a sandwich board expressing their views! Be careful, some people expect tips when you take a photo!!
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Address: Oxford Street/Hyde Park, W1
Directions: Marble Arch tube
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This is a great place to take a break. Sit, people watch, enjoy the architecture, and let the kids climb on the lions at the base of Nelson's column. To the North of the square is the National Gallery, which houses one of the richest collections of paintings in the world. To the East is St. Martin in the Fields (which is home to one of my favorite orchestras). Canada House is on the west side.....Canadian visitors can read Canadian newspapers and check their e-mail here!!
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Address: Trafalgar Square, WC2
Directions: Charing Cross or Leicester Square tubes
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We stumbled upon the changing of the guard...which, apparently takes place at 11.30 every morning. No trip to London is complete without a look at Buckingham Palace. If anything, the changing of the guard was worth us seing because we don't have that kind of thing in the US. It was good for Ethan to experience the pomp and circumstance that goes hand in hand with royalty! The crowds are almost unbearable and full of people willing to push children out of the way for a photo!
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Address: The Mall, SW1
Directions: Green Park tube
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It was nice to walk past the Palace without bumping into anyone! Even St. James' Park was empty. I am glad we decided to walk by here well AFTER the changing of the guard.
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Address: The Mall, SW1
Directions: Green Park tube
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For sheer beauty, there is no comparison. This has been the site for every coronation since 1066 and is the burial place of Kings, warriors, poets, scientists, and musicians. No photography inside. Abbey open Mon.- Fri. 9:30- 3:45 Sat. 9:30- 1:45 Sunday is for worship only. Different areas are open at different times. Adults 7.50 GBP Children under 11 - FREE Museum ONLY - 1.00 GBP, free with Abbey entrance.
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Phone: 0 20 7654 4900
Address: Deans Yard, SW1
Directions: St James's Park tube
Website: http://www.westminster-abbey.org
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After a long day of walking and sightseeing, I promised Ethan some time for kids stuff. This complex houses restaurants, shops, cinemas and bars. It also has "Funland" - a bowling alley, pool hall, simulator rides, and video games. Not the greatest fun for me, but worth it to keep him happy!
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Address: Coventry Street - you can't miss it!
Directions: Piccadilly Circus tube
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Busy and colorful, High Street is the place for street fashion, shoes, laid back pubs, and great people watching. Up by the canal is Camden Lock Market which seems to focus more on ethnic goods (including food) and crafts. Many winding alleys to wander through.
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Directions: Camden Town and Chalk Farm tubes
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I hear it is your birthday,so I am here to wish you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY birthday,many happy returns... (do you remember me ? ) we met on mount everest and in Tokyo again last September. | emilienoelle Wed Oct 10, 2007 01:33 UTC
But like don't they have an alternative to the Wahoo, like a big letter C or something? Even the Orioles have an alternative to their stupid bird hats. Wahoo would look worse pink, that's true. | Luchonda Sun Feb 19, 2006 16:09 UTC
London is an experience - great report - nice pictures and you are right - you have to visit London several times. | Nemorino Thu Feb 9, 2006 09:44 UTC
My younger son must have been about 10 when we first took him to London. His favorite article of clothing for years afterwards, until it was way too small for him, was his "Rainy Days in London" T-shirt. |
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