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Ice skating at the Tower of London. © newsteam.co.uk

Tower of London Ice Rink

28 Nov 2009 - 10 Jan 2010 (annual)

Nearly 950 years after William the Conqueror laid the foundations, the Tower of London hosts a seasonal ice rink in the dry moat beneath the Outer Curtain Wall. Warm up with mulled wine and a…

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Science Museum, London. Courtesy of Science Museum

Science Museum

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London's awe-inspiring Science Museum uses hands-on displays, gizmos, gadgets and virtual rides on a state-of-the-art trip into past and future. Take virtual photographs, whisper using…

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Have a romantic date with George Clooney at Madame Tussauds, London. Courtesy of Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds

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Madame Tussauds offers a unique opportunity to hang out with the wax counterparts of all the most famous stars of stage, screen and sport. Join politicians, religious leaders and a host of…

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Regent's Park's Rose Garden, London. Courtesy of Royal Parks

Regent's Park

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Regent's Park is a vast garden in north-west London, home to London Zoo, an open-air theatre, sports facilities, cafes and restaurants. The historic Rose Garden houses thousands of plants of…

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Natural History Museum, London. Courtesy of Britain on View Courtesy of Britain on View

Natural History Museum

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South Kensington's iconic Natural History Museum is home to millions of specimens, from huge dinosaur skeletons to tiny precious gems. Learn about volcanoes and earthquakes in the interactive…

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Spitalfields City Farm, London. Courtesy of Spitalfields City Farm

Spitalfields City Farm

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Spitalfields City Farm in East London is a rural treasure in an urban sprawl. Kids can meet all manner of mooing and clucking animals and join in regular activities like cookery classes and…

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The main hall of the V&A Museum of Childhood, London. © V&A Museum of Childhood

V&A Museum of Childhood

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One of the largest and oldest collections of toys and childhood artefacts in the world awaits children of all ages at London's V&A Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green.

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Tyrannosaurus Rex

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Which child doesn't hold a fascination for the monstrous T Rex, a carnivore that roams through the realms of pre-history, science fiction and nightmares? The Natural History Museum brings this…

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Sharks in the massive Pacific tank at the London Sea Life Aquarium. Courtesy of London Sea Life Aquarium

London Sea Life Aquarium

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Take a dive two floors down under London's County Hall to watch sharks, turtles and coral fish in their natural habitats at the London Sea Life Aquarium. You can even touch rays and feel their…

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P3

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The 14,000-square-foot building, located under Westminster University, used to be a concrete testing facility. Now it's been put to use as P3, a multi-disciplinary art space, hosting…

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David Beckham Academy Logo. Courtesy of Radiator PR

The David Beckham Academy

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The David Beckham Academy runs soccer training programmes for children throughout the year. Next-door to the O2 in Greenwich, it has two full-sized indoor pitches, educational and medical…

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The pirate ship in Princess Diana's Memorial Playground, Hyde Park, London Photo credit to Royal Parks Agency

Princess Diana Memorial Playground

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Princess Diana would have loved this playground in Kensington Gardens, which was built to commemorate her spirit and important charity work with children. It occupies the site of an earlier…

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Hamleys. © Whatsonwhen

Hamleys

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Hamleys in London's bustling Regent Street is the daddy of all toy shops. Explore a breathtaking selection of toys and games on seven sprawling floors, pick up a few tricks from the in-house…

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A resident of the new Tropical Bird Pavilion. Courtesy of ZSL

Tropical Bird Pavilion

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London Zoo reveals their brand-new tropical bird walk-through to visitors and feathered residents alike. The newly restored Victorian Blackbird Pavilion houses the only collection of…

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Clown Anemone Fish Horniman Museum Horniman Museum

New Horniman Aquarium

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An aquatic voyage awaits you at the Horniman Museum this summer. The latest installation takes you through a number of aquatic ecosystems, from the exotic tropical coral reefs of Fiji to…