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The Best Activities for Families
Sightseeing: London is filled with attractions that appeal to young and old -- take Madame Tussaud's wax museum, that all-time favorite. There's more: everything from London's Transport Museum to the National Army Museum and, of course, the Natural History Museum. A cruise along the Thames is a great way to spend an afternoon, as is a trip to the London Zoo.
Trips Out of London: Board a riverboat for a cruise to Greenwich, with its National Maritime Museum and other amusements. Part of the fun is getting there. In Greenwich you'll find many attractions, including the Old Royal Observatory.
Royal London: No kid wants to leave London without a visit to the Tower of London. And, of course, children will want to see the Changing of the Guard. For castles that evoke Disney, take them on a trip to Windsor Castle or Hampton Court Palace.
Playgrounds: London brims with parks, nicknamed "green lungs," including Regent's Park, with its two boating lakes, one just for children. An afternoon in sprawling Hampstead Heath can fill enjoyable hours, as can a stroll through Kensington Gardens, with its playgrounds. Battersea Park has a small children's zoo and adventure playground.
Entertainment: London has a number of theaters designed for children, notably Little Angel Theatre, which hosts regular visiting puppeteers. The minimum age is 3.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
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