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London is justified in its claim to be THE multicultural city. The capital of the United Kingdom is packed with treasures in and around its numerous parks, treasures of great value and world renown, such as Tower Bridge proudly spanning the river Thames; Buckingham Palace, home of the royal family; or the iconic Big Ben. A city of history, sport, music and shopping, London is the ideal city for a family trip because you’ll never be bored there. With its fascinating blend of past, present and future, there’s always something going on in London!
To discover, to understand, to wonder, and enjoy oneself, to marvel…So many entertaining opportunities to be enjoyed by the WHOLE FAMILY and which can be reached from your hotel in London
Novotel London Waterloo
Novotel London Tower Bridge
Novotel London West
Novotel London Heathrow
To discover, to understand, to wonder, and enjoy oneself, to marvel…So many entertaining opportunities to be enjoyed by the WHOLE FAMILY and which can be reached from your hotel in London
Novotel London Waterloo
Novotel London Tower Bridge
Novotel London West
Novotel London Heathrow
1863
Often called ‘the Tube’ by Londoners, the city’s underground railway was inaugurated in 1863, the oldest in the world.
31
The height in meters of Westminster Abbey’s magnificent nave, the highest in Britain.
900
The famous Tower Bridge opens about 900 times a year to let large vessels through. A fascinating spectacle if you’re lucky enough to catch it!
Museums and exhibitions
The Natural History Museum
All natural life is here – starting from the entrance hall where a huge diplodocus skeleton welcomes visitors and gets them in the mood for galleries full of other dinosaurs - always popular with children - and just about every other animal since. The range of exhibits is truly impressive – including the meteorite hall where you can admire – and even touch –pieces of rock from outer space. An unforgettable experience the whole family will love.
Cromwell road, London - Tel: (+44) 20 7942 5000
Every day from 10am to 5.30pm
The Science Museum
From recent and historic discoveries to visions of the future, this popular museum offers young and old a new approach to scientific experimentation: a hands-on one! There are so many handles to pull, buttons to push and wheels to turn – you can touch almost everything! Fully interactive and always absorbing, it’s bound to become one of the children’s favourite destinations. A rollercoaster ride through the world of inventions!
Exhibition Road, London – Tel: (+44) 870 870 4868
Every day from 10am to 6pm
Madame Tussauds
Endless fun awaits you at London’s famous wax museum, laid out in several areas, with something – or someone – for the whole family! ‘The Spirit of London’ takes you through the capital across the centuries, while the ‘Grand Hall’ gives you the chance to ‘meet’ the most famous people in today’s world. And to be caught on camera with your favourite stars, just go to ‘Hollywood Legends’ before being freaked out by the ‘Chamber of Horrors’. A must-visit for every family!
Marylebone Road, London – Tel: (+44) 20 7935 6861
Every day from 9am to 5.30pm
All natural life is here – starting from the entrance hall where a huge diplodocus skeleton welcomes visitors and gets them in the mood for galleries full of other dinosaurs - always popular with children - and just about every other animal since. The range of exhibits is truly impressive – including the meteorite hall where you can admire – and even touch –pieces of rock from outer space. An unforgettable experience the whole family will love.
Cromwell road, London - Tel: (+44) 20 7942 5000
Every day from 10am to 5.30pm
The Science Museum
From recent and historic discoveries to visions of the future, this popular museum offers young and old a new approach to scientific experimentation: a hands-on one! There are so many handles to pull, buttons to push and wheels to turn – you can touch almost everything! Fully interactive and always absorbing, it’s bound to become one of the children’s favourite destinations. A rollercoaster ride through the world of inventions!
Exhibition Road, London – Tel: (+44) 870 870 4868
Every day from 10am to 6pm
Madame Tussauds
Endless fun awaits you at London’s famous wax museum, laid out in several areas, with something – or someone – for the whole family! ‘The Spirit of London’ takes you through the capital across the centuries, while the ‘Grand Hall’ gives you the chance to ‘meet’ the most famous people in today’s world. And to be caught on camera with your favourite stars, just go to ‘Hollywood Legends’ before being freaked out by the ‘Chamber of Horrors’. A must-visit for every family!
Marylebone Road, London – Tel: (+44) 20 7935 6861
Every day from 9am to 5.30pm
Zoos, aquariums, parks and gardens
Kensington Gardens
An ideal place for strolling around along wide footpaths lined with trees, or for a family picnic, this London paradise is always a favourite with youngsters. One feature of these particularly relaxing gardens is the Diana Memorial Playground, which offers numerous outdoor activities, and allows children to storm an impressive pirate ship.
West Carriage Drive, London – Tel: (+44) 20 7298 2141
The park is open every day from 6am and the Diana Memorial Playground (for children under 12 years old) from 10am.
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo
In the south of London, in beautiful Battersea Park with its playground areas and wide open spaces, you’ll find a zoo specially designed for children. In a tranquil setting, it brings the young closer to nature, allowing them to discover lemurs, otters, mini-goats, giant rabbits, Shetland ponies…and much, much more. So different from a traditional zoo – don’t miss it.
Albert Bridge Road, London – Tel: (+44) 20 8871 7540
Open from 8am to sunset
The London Aquarium
Both entertaining and educational in its scope, young and old will have a fantastic time at the London Aquarium, one of the biggest in Europe. Located on the South Bank of the Thames, the aquarium has two vast tanks: Pacific and Atlantic. Children love to stroke the manta ray or touch a starfish, see the piranhas being fed, or even admire a coral reef.
County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London – Tel: (+44) 20 7967 8000
Every day from 10 am to 6 pm
An ideal place for strolling around along wide footpaths lined with trees, or for a family picnic, this London paradise is always a favourite with youngsters. One feature of these particularly relaxing gardens is the Diana Memorial Playground, which offers numerous outdoor activities, and allows children to storm an impressive pirate ship.
West Carriage Drive, London – Tel: (+44) 20 7298 2141
The park is open every day from 6am and the Diana Memorial Playground (for children under 12 years old) from 10am.
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo
In the south of London, in beautiful Battersea Park with its playground areas and wide open spaces, you’ll find a zoo specially designed for children. In a tranquil setting, it brings the young closer to nature, allowing them to discover lemurs, otters, mini-goats, giant rabbits, Shetland ponies…and much, much more. So different from a traditional zoo – don’t miss it.
Albert Bridge Road, London – Tel: (+44) 20 8871 7540
Open from 8am to sunset
The London Aquarium
Both entertaining and educational in its scope, young and old will have a fantastic time at the London Aquarium, one of the biggest in Europe. Located on the South Bank of the Thames, the aquarium has two vast tanks: Pacific and Atlantic. Children love to stroke the manta ray or touch a starfish, see the piranhas being fed, or even admire a coral reef.
County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London – Tel: (+44) 20 7967 8000
Every day from 10 am to 6 pm
Kids’voyage’s special treats
The Tower Bridge
With a design reminiscent of a Scottish castle, London’s Tower Bridge, the most famous in the city and known all over the world, has stood on the Thames since 1894 – and has to be visited. You and your family will discover the amazing machinery that makes this strange bridge work, and then learn about its history before you climb to the top floors for an unforgettable view.
Tower Hill, London – Tel: (+44) 20 7403 3761
Open every day from 10am to 6pm
The London Eye
Right in the middle of London, on the bank of the Thames, the London Eye will take you up in a glass capsule and give you the amazing feeling that you’re flying with the birds! A chance for the whole family to see the best views of London and its surroundings – from a height of 135m.
Tower Hill, London – Tel: (+44) 20 7403 3761
Legoland Windsor
Welcome to a land of magic, fantasy,,,and small multicoloured bricks! One hour away from London, Legoland is a superb park for an unforgettable family outing. Divided into several worlds and with millions of Lego buildings, it is a real paradise for the children. From Miniland which features the great monuments and landscapes of the world, to the Duplo Gardens, Adventure Land and Wild Woods, there’s something for everyone. Our favourite? The driving school for the very young who actually get to drive a car – a Lego one, of course!
Winkfield Road, Windsor – Tel: (+44) 990 040404
Every day from 10am to 6pm (March to June, and September to January) and from 10am to 8pm (July and August)
With a design reminiscent of a Scottish castle, London’s Tower Bridge, the most famous in the city and known all over the world, has stood on the Thames since 1894 – and has to be visited. You and your family will discover the amazing machinery that makes this strange bridge work, and then learn about its history before you climb to the top floors for an unforgettable view.
Tower Hill, London – Tel: (+44) 20 7403 3761
Open every day from 10am to 6pm
The London Eye
Right in the middle of London, on the bank of the Thames, the London Eye will take you up in a glass capsule and give you the amazing feeling that you’re flying with the birds! A chance for the whole family to see the best views of London and its surroundings – from a height of 135m.
Tower Hill, London – Tel: (+44) 20 7403 3761
Legoland Windsor
Welcome to a land of magic, fantasy,,,and small multicoloured bricks! One hour away from London, Legoland is a superb park for an unforgettable family outing. Divided into several worlds and with millions of Lego buildings, it is a real paradise for the children. From Miniland which features the great monuments and landscapes of the world, to the Duplo Gardens, Adventure Land and Wild Woods, there’s something for everyone. Our favourite? The driving school for the very young who actually get to drive a car – a Lego one, of course!
Winkfield Road, Windsor – Tel: (+44) 990 040404
Every day from 10am to 6pm (March to June, and September to January) and from 10am to 8pm (July and August)
Some good places for a family meal
Giraffe
This chain has several restaurants in London, including one close to the Thames. Funky décor, games, children’s menu, world cuisine… a blend of fun and good, well balanced food!
Unit 1&2, Riverside Level 1, The South Bank Centre, London – Tel: (+44) 20 7928 2004
Open 8am to 11pm, Monday to Friday; 9am to 11pm on Saturdays; and 9am to 11.30pm on Sundays
Covent Garden Grill
In beautiful surroundings, with tables that can take the whole family, this restaurant offers cuisine from the five continents grilled on a charcoal log fire.
16 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London – Tel: (+44) 20 7240 9600
Open from noon to 11.30pm, Monday to Saturday, and noon to 10.30pm on Sundays
Fish!
At the heart of the Borough Market, in an old factory, you’ll find this restaurant with its menu based totally on fish. Great food and very original!
Cathedral Street, Borough Market, London – Tel: (+44) 20 7407 3803
Open from 11.30am to 11pm, Monday to Thursday; from noon to 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays; and till 10.30pm on Sundays
KIDS’VOYAGE travel guides and NOVOTEL hotels in London wish you an excellent stay.
This chain has several restaurants in London, including one close to the Thames. Funky décor, games, children’s menu, world cuisine… a blend of fun and good, well balanced food!
Unit 1&2, Riverside Level 1, The South Bank Centre, London – Tel: (+44) 20 7928 2004
Open 8am to 11pm, Monday to Friday; 9am to 11pm on Saturdays; and 9am to 11.30pm on Sundays
Covent Garden Grill
In beautiful surroundings, with tables that can take the whole family, this restaurant offers cuisine from the five continents grilled on a charcoal log fire.
16 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London – Tel: (+44) 20 7240 9600
Open from noon to 11.30pm, Monday to Saturday, and noon to 10.30pm on Sundays
Fish!
At the heart of the Borough Market, in an old factory, you’ll find this restaurant with its menu based totally on fish. Great food and very original!
Cathedral Street, Borough Market, London – Tel: (+44) 20 7407 3803
Open from 11.30am to 11pm, Monday to Thursday; from noon to 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays; and till 10.30pm on Sundays
KIDS’VOYAGE travel guides and NOVOTEL hotels in London wish you an excellent stay.