What's on for families and children in London
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Wellington Arch & Apsley House
Where: Wellington Arch, Hyde Park, London, W1J 7JZ.
"Set in the heart of Royal London...Wellington Arch is a landmark for Londoners... take the lift to the balconies just below the spectacular sculpture - depciting the angel of peace decending on the chariot of war. The balconies also offer unique views of the Household Cavalry...Inside the Arch, three floors of exhibits tell its fascinaiting history...Opposite Wellington Arch is Apsley House - the home of the Duke of Wellington..." - Source:www.english-heritage.org.uk This is a stock image |
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Solar Season Royal Observatory, Greenwich
Where: Royal Observatory, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF.
When: until 9th March 2010.
"An exhibition of striking images telling the story of the attempts to understand the nature of the Sun and its effects on Earth. From early observations, via key work carried out at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich and on the latest discoveries from NASA's fleet of spacecraft, this exhibition investigates changing answers to questions about the size, structure, life-cycle and energy sources of our nearest star on which alllife depends " - Source: www.nmm.ac.uk This is a stock image |
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Myths and Monsters at the Horniman Museum
Where: Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 3PQ.
When: until 5th September 2010.
"Cyclops, unicorn, yeti, dragon, the chimera... are theses creatures real or imagined? Take a journey into the strange world of Myths and Monsters and unravel the truth behind universal legends and myths. Discover the origin of the Cyclops, the links between dragons and the dinosaurs, and why the yeti is the monster most likely to be real." - Source: www.horniman.ac.uk
Booking required (external link)
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Ponyo
Where: general release
| "5-year-old Sosuke lives a quiet life on an oceanside cliff...One fateful day, he finds a beautiful goldfish trapped in a bottle on the beach and upon rescuing her, names her Ponyo. But she is no ordinary goldfish. The daughter of a masterful wizard and a sea goddess, Ponyo uses her father's magic to transform herself into a young girl, and quickly falls in love with Sosuke. But the magic causes a dangerous imbalance in the World. The two children embark on an adventure to save the Wolrd, and fulfill Ponyo dream to become human." - Source: www.imdb.com |  |
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Douglas Bader Centenary
Where: RAF Museum London, Grahame Park Way, London, NW9 5LL.
When: until 31st March 2010
"Douglas Robert Steuart Bader was born on 21st February 1910...In this temporary display commemorating the centenary of Bader's birth, [the RAF Museum] examines the man, his achievements and will be placing on public view rarely seen artefacts including Bader's log book." - Source: www.rafmuseum.org.uk
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Disney by Hand - the art of traditional hand-drawn animation
Where: Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS.
When: until 27th February 2010
"With the release of The Princess and the Frog, the Walt Disney Company has returned to traditional techniques, and the Brabican is celebrating this event with a season of the finest hand-drawn Disney feature films...The programme runs from [Disney's] first animated feature, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937 to the Lion King in 1994, and includes classic Oscar winning shorts such as The Ugly Duckling, The Three Little Pigs, and The Tortoise and the Hare..." - Source: www.barbican.org.uk
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Warriors of the Plains - The British Museum
Where: The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG.
When: until 5th April 2010.
"The exhibition focuses on the material culture of Native North American Indians of the Plains between 1800 and the present, and the importance of the objects in a social and ceremonial context..." - Source: www.britishmuseum.org |
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Astro Boy
When: general release
"Astro Boy is a 2009 computer animated 3-D film loosely based on the long-running Japanese series of the same name by Osamu Tezuka...Astro Boy is about a robot with many powers, created by the grieving scientist Dr. Tenma, in the image of his son, Toby, who died in an accident. Unable to fulfill the fathers' expectations, the robot embarks on a journey in search of acceptance, becoming part of a group of robot gladiators led by the greedy, Fagin-like ringmaster Hamegg, before he returns to save Metro City from the evil president's renegade giantrobot and reconcile with the father who had rejected him..." - Source: en.wikipedia.org |
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
Where: general release
"Trouble-prone Percy Jackson is having problems in high school - but that's the least of his challegenes. It's the 21st century, butthe gods of Mount Olympus seem to have walkedout of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology texts and into his life.Percy has learned that his real father is Poseidon, god of the sea, which Percy is a demigod - half human, half god. At the same time Zeus, the king of all gods, has accused Percy of stealing Zeus' lightning bolt...the original weapon of mass destruction.... Now Percy must prepare for the adventure of a lifetime..." - Source: www.foxinternational.com |
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Kew Gardens - Dripping with colour
Where: Kew Gardens
When: until 7th March 2010.
"Escape the cold winter chill and delve into a steamy tropical atmosphere filled with colour and incresible diversity. At the centre of the Tropical Extravaganza festival will be the Princess of Wales Conservatory brimming with thousands of orchids and tropical plants. Explore the diversity of colours, shapes and sizes found in exotic plants and why they have evolved such spectacular forms..." - Source: www.kew.org
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The Princess And The Frog
Where: general release
"A modern day retelling of the classic The Frog Prince. The Princess and The Frog finds the lives of arrogant, carefree Prince Naveen and the hardworking waitress Tiana crossing paths. Prince Naveen is transformed into a frog by conniving voodoo magician and Tiana, following suit, upon kissing the amphibian royalty...Naveen and Tiana must race to break the spell and fulfll their dreams..." - Source: www.imdb.com |
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Chinese New Year Celebrations - Sunday 21st February 2010
Where: Central London (Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, Chinatown)
"The capital's Chinese New Year celebrations are set to transform central London on Sunday 21st February 2010. Visitors to Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and London Chinatown will be able to welcome in the Year of the Tiger in spectacular style - with Chinese arts and entertainment from international and home-grown artists, and food, firecrackers and fireworks." - Source: www.chinatownchinese.co.uk more about the year of the tiger
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City Cruises - London Sightseeing on the river Thames
Where: Westminster Pier, Westminster Abbey, London.
"See and experience the splendour of this great city from the relaxed comfort of a modern, purpose-built, all-weather, wheelchair friendly, City Cruises sightseeing boat..." - Source: www.citycruises.com
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The Household Cavalry Museum
Where: The Household Cavalry Museum, Horse Guards, Whitehall, London,SW1A 2AX.
"The Household Cavalry Museum is a living museum about real people doing a real job in a real place. You can see troopers working with horses in the original 18th century stables and hear first hand accounts of their rigorous and demanding training..." - Source: www.householdcavalrymuseum.co.uk This is a stock image |
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Madame Tussauds
Where: Madame Tussauds, Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5LR.
"Madame Tussauds London's visitors are sent on a unique, emotionally-charged journey through the realms of the powerful and famous.The museum-style ropes and poles have gone, allowing guests to truly get up, close and personal with A-list celebrities, sporting legends, political heavyweights and historical icons..." - www.madametussauds.com
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1001 Inventions
Where: The Science Museum, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 2DD.
When: until 25th April 2010.
"1001 Inventions will trace the forgotten story of a thousand years of science from the Muslim world, from the 7th century onwards. Featuring many interactive exhibits, displays and dramatisations, the exhibition explores the shared scientific heritage of diverse cultures and looks at how many modern inventions can trace their roots back to Muslim civilisation..." - Source: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
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Dinosaurs Unleashed
Where: Parklife Oxford Street, 455-497 Oxford Street, London, W1K 6DE.
When: until 30th April 2010.
"Walk alongside the giants of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. Meet Stegosaurus, Iguandon, Megalosaurus, and marvel at the massive Diplodocus at three times the length and double the height of a double-decker bus. Come face to face with infamous Tyrannosaurus rex and tremble at the sight of small but vicious Velociraptors..." - Source: www.dinosaurunleashed.co.uk This is a stock image |
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Kingdom of Ife - Sculptures from West Africa
Where: British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, WC18 3DG.
When: 4th March 2010 - 6th June 2010
"This major exhibition presents exquisite examples of brass, copper, stone and terracotta sculptures from West Africa...The Kingdom of Ife was a powerful, cosmopolitan and wealthy city-state in West Africa (in what is now Southern Nigeria)....The exhibition features superb pieces of Ife sculpture, drawn almost exclusively from the magnificent collections of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Nigeria...." - Source: www.britishmuseum.org
Read more about the Kingdom of Ife (external link).
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V&A Medieval and Rennaissance
Where: V&A South Kensington, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL.
When: Opens 2nd December 2009
"...the V&A's new Medieval & Renaissance Galleries are hoem to one of thw world's most remarkable collections of treasuress from the period. These range from delicately carved ivories and inytricate metalwork to Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks and powerful sculptures by leading masters of the Italian Renaissance..." - Source: www.vam.ac.uk
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Night Flight - The London Eye
Where: The London Eye, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB.
"At night the Londo Eye offers an uplifting experience. Visit the London Eye after dark and enjoy the panoramic views of the capital with its stunning landmarks all lit up..." - Source: www.londoneye.com
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Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Where: Quainton Road Station, Station Road, Aylesbury, HP22
"Buckinghamshire Railway Centre is a working steam museum where you can step back in time as you stroll amongst the giants of the steam age displayed in 25 acres..." - Source: www.bucksrailcentre.org
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Darwin Centre
Where: Natural History Museum, Cromwell Rd
London, SW7
"...See world-leading scientists at work, incredible specimens, exciting displays and much more..."
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Bekonscot Model Village & Railway
Where: 2 Warwick Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 2PL.
"Bekonscot is famed for its little model houses, moving models and incredible outdoor Guage 1 garden model railway. Bekonscot was opened in 1929, and its a great to bring the family and stomp around like giants! There are six towns, a huge Guage 1 model graden railway, ride-on railway, remote-controlled boats, castles, lakes and industries in 1.5 acres of award-winning gardens..." - Source: www.bekonscot.co.uk
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The Royal Artillery Museum
Where: Royal Arsenal,
Woolwich "Firepower, The Royal Artillery Museum tells the story of the men and women - more than 2 million of them - who have served as Gunners in the Royal Regiment of Artillery since it was founded in 1716. With its uniquely historic setting, Firepower is a world-class heritage attraction, a mjor educational resource... Temporary exhibitions and an exciting programme of special events ensure there is always something new to see or do..." - Source: www.firepower.org.uk This is a stock image |
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Force Field - The Science Museum
Where: Science Museum, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 2DD. "Experience man's greatest adventure with the Legend of Apollo film and discover what it felt like to be lunar astronaut in motion effects simulation theatre, Force Field...Whether it's feeling the impact of a Saturn V rocket launch, taking a trip on a lunar rover or discovering the smell of space, all ages will love this unique 3D simulation experience..." - Source: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk Read more about: Legend of Apollo film This is a stock image |
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Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms
Where: Clive Steps, King Charles Street, London, SW1A 2AQ. "The Cabinet War Rooms operated around the clock from the start of the war in 1939 to its end in 1945. This is where the Prime Minister, his War Cabinet and members of his inner circle sheltered from the bombs...the restored Cabinet War Rooms include: Churchill's Bedroom and Study, the Cabinet War Room, the Map Room...The Churchill Museum explores the man behind the legend...it includes original artefacts..." - Source: cwr.iwm.org.uk |
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Namco Arcade
Where: County Hall, London "...With Namco one of the leading designers of computer games you can expect the highest qulaity and most varied selection of cutting edge arcade entertainment..." - Source: www.namcoexperience.com
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Sea Life - London
Where: County Hall, London "...The Sea Life London Aquarium will bring you closer than ever before to magical sea ceatures from graceful Green sea turtles to awe-inspiring tropical sharks...Be wowed by our all new underwater tunnel for a truly up close and personal experience..." - Source: www.sealife.co.uk
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Climbing Wall - Westway Sports Centre
Where: Westway Sports Centre, 1 Crowthorne Road, London, W10 6RP.
"For youngsters who have not tried climbing yet, and want to have a go in a smaller group..." - Source: www.westwaysportscentre.org.uk
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Bank of England Museum
Where: Bank of England Museum, Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8AH.
"Learn about the Bank from its earliest days to its current role - issuing banknotes... examine the intricacies of banknote design and discover how banknotes are made...See Sir John Soane's 1793 Bank Stock Office...Lift a gold bar..." - Source: www.bankofengland.co.uk
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Medieval Gallery - The British Museum
Where: British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG.
"The newly refurbished Medieval Europe gallery showcases many of the world's medieval treasures. British, European and Byzamtine objects tell the story of a period of great change when territorial wars and political turmoil shaped the continent we know today..." - Source: www.britishmuseum.org
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The Raceway (8 years +)
Where: 3 Herringham Road, Charlton, London, SE7 8NJ. "Junior Arrive and Drive sessions are available to book for drivers 8 to 16 years. Sessions are scheduled to run every Sunday morning. Please call for availability." - Source: www.theraceway.com This is a stock image |
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New Egyptian Gallery - The British Museum
Where: Great Russell Street, London, WC1 3DG. "A new Ancient Egytian gallery centred round the spectacular painted tomb-chapel of Nebamun. The paintings are some of the most famous images of Egyptian art, and come from the now lost tomb-chapel of Nebamun, an accountant in the Temple of Amun at Karnak who died c. 1350 BC, a generation or so before Tutankhamun.... " - Source: www.britishmuseum.org |
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LFB London Fire Brigade Museum
Where: Winchester House, 94a Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 0EG. "Children will be shown the fire engines, and shown how they are used and how they work....Children will be able to try on firefighter uniforms, and take part in drawing and colouring. The tour lasts about 1 hour. Visits are by appointment only..." - Source: www.london-fire.gov.uk This is a stock image |
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Globe Theatre: Exhibitions & Tours
Where: Shakespeare's Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT. "Based under the Globe, the engaging and informative Exhibition explores the life of Shakespeare, the London where he lived, and the theatre for which he wrote. A fascinating guided tour inside the theatre reveals the story of its reconstruction and gives an exciting insight into the working life of the Globe..." - Source: www.shakespeares-globe.org |
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The London Bridge Experience & London Tombs
Where: 2-4 Tooley Street, London Bridge, London, SE1 2PF. "See, hear, feel, taste even smell what London Bridge was like over the ages. It's a fun adventure through time. Experience London of old with Romans, Vikings, and the odd pick-pocket or Two!...Directly beneath the London Bridge Experience, The Tombs are not for the faint hearted! Its an adrenalin pumping experience that you will remember for a long time..." - Source: www.londonbridgeexperience.com |
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Where: The London Pavillon, 1 Piccadilly Circus, London, W1J 0DA. "Ripley's Believe or Not! Museum offers visitors the ultimate insight into the world of the odd and bizarre. Marvel at over 500 weird and unusual artifacts in over twenty themed galleries spanning four floors... " - Source: www.ripleyslondon.com |
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Imperial War Museum London
Where: Lambeth Road, London, SE1 6HZ "Discover how war shapes lives at Imperial War Museum London... Explore six floors of galleries and displays, including a permanent exhibition dedicated to the Holocaust and a changing programme of special temporary exhibitions... " - Source: www.london.iwm.org.uk
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National Army Museum
Where: Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 4HT. "Visit the National Army Museum and find out how Britain's past has helped to shape our present and our future. Discover the impact our Army has had on the story of Britain, Europe and the world and see how the actions of a few can affect the futures of many ..." - Source: www.national-army-museum.ac.uk |
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Royal Air Force Museum London
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"This small group of pioneers were the first to conquer oceans and seas or just the physical and mental demands of long distance flying, without the comfort of the modern technologies that we take for granted today, making their achievements, for many, even more wondrous." - Source[1]
"In this the Centenary Year of British Powered Flight, the Royal Air Force Museum has decided to honour this band of intrepid aviators with a free six month exhibition. ‘Trailblazers’ focuses on four individuals whose courage, grit and determination captured the world’s imagination during the 1920s and 30s." - Source[1]
Source [1]: www.rafmuseum.org.uk
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The Movieum of London
Where: County Hall, Riverside Building, London, SE1 7PB. "The Movieum is a museum that celebrates the UK film industry. The Movieum is a movie museum that goes behind-the-scenes of the British film industry, showcasing the great UK talent that has produced some of the world's most famous movies, whilst at the same time displaying the wonderful creative process that they are part of." - Source [1] |
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"You will be able to see the individual departments that come together to create a film, including special effects, animatronics, make up, wardrobe, and much more." - Source [1]
"Featuring real sets, props and movie equipment, unseen behind the-scenes footage, and walk through the film making process." - Source [1]
Source:[1] www.themovieum.com
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Kew Gardens Treetop Walkway
"Kew's Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop walkway takes you under the ground and then 18 metres up in the air, bringing you close to trees in a way taht will take your breath away." - Source:[1] "Kew's Rhizotron will give visitors a unique opportunity to delve into the underground world of trees. The Rhizotron, entered through an apparent crack in the ground, will show visitors the lively natural world beneath the trees, explaining the vital relationships between the trees roots and the micro-organisms in the soil. Then, rising 18 metres into the air, the Xstrata Treetop Walkway will allow visitors to wander through the canopy of sweet chestnuts, limes, and deciduous oaks to discover birds, insects, lichens and fungi..." Source:[2] |
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Science Museum - Exploring Space
Where: Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 2DD.
“The Exploring Space Gallery contains a host of rockets, satellites, space probes and landers. You’ll be able to find out how the space age started in 1957 with the launch of Sputnik 1 and how we’ve gone on to launch thousands of satellites around Earth, send spacecraft to other planets, walk on the Moon, and peer into the heart of our galaxy and beyond.” – Source: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
IMAX 3D CINEMA – SPACE STATION 3D
“Prepare for lift-off in Space Station 3D…the film tells the amazing story of the greatest engineering feat since a man landed on the Moon; the on-orbit assembly of the International Space Station as it travels 220 miles above Earth at 17,500 mph.” – Source: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
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