Olympia for a Doctor who Experience
Opening 20 February Until end November, here’s a chance to all Doctor Who fans to get up close and personal with the Timelord. A number of interactive activities as well as memorabilia, costumes and the opportunity to become the Doctor’s companion. Costumes from past episodes including the Cybermen, Daleks and many others. Held last year
when huge crowds enjoyed the 3D effects and what monsters are in store for the future. "The new Doctor Who Experience puts you at the heart of the action, including special scenes filmed with the current Doctor Matt Smith, combined with amazing special effects," remarked the organisers.
Open 10am to 6pm daily. Entry: £20 on the door for adults and £15.50 for children; £18.00 for adults and £14.00 for children in advance; and £15.50 for adults and £12.50 for children in advance and off-peak.
Tip: Book online at www.eco.co.uk to avoid disappointment.
Hammersmith Road W14 8UX 020 7385 1200
Children's International Theatre Festival
One week of non stop theatre, performances from theatre groups across the globe. Its an extensive line up and a must for all ages. The program is listed at their website and is grouped by ages from 0 - 14 years. Don't miss a visit to one of Edinburgh's great theatre houses and some terrific performances.
26 May until 1 June 2009
www.imaginate.org.uk
London Dungeon
I wouldn't recommend this for the under 7s, its a bit gory. This same ride/tour is in Edinburgh, York Amsterdam. Ticket price varies according to time of entry and its cheaper (up to 50%) to book online.
Expect to pay from £16 for adult and £10 upwards for children. It is worth spending five minutes and working out the best option ie combine with another visit for a reduction.
Open from 9am till 6pm
www.thedungeons.com
28-34 Tooley St, SE1 2SZ t: 44 20 74037221
The National History Museum
A great day out for any age, there's enough dinosaurs and interactive stuff to keep the kids occupied. There are a few restaurants or cafes in the main building.
Tip: If kids are over 5 get the Explorer Backpack, its free although a deposit is required. They can wonder around with quizzes and binonculars.
www.nhm.ac.uk
Exhibition Road, SW7 5BD. 0207 942 5000
Chelsea Flower Show - Annual Even
The show gets bigger and better each year. Tickets however must be purchased online. You can book for a late entry and enjoy half-price tickets. There are other shows, the 2009 dates are:
Hampton Court Palace. Check website for dates. Kids will love the wide open spaces and wide range of giant vegetables and other activities to keep them amused and in touch with nature.
www.rhs.org.uk
Zorbing
I’m impressed I know what this is. Again height and weight restriction so make sure you check with operators. These giants ‘Zorbs?’ allow you to defy gravity and roll around the hills like a, kid rolling around the hills. You’ll need to head to Dorchester for the roll.
Another great organisation is Goape. They have several outlets across the UK with a variety of activities, Zip wire, tree climbing, trekking, anything adventurous but where you are safely harnessed. Ages start from 10
www.goape.co.uk
London RIB Voyages
Experience London from the Thames. These small craft boats journey under bridges and leisurely around important London icons. See The Gobe, National Theatre, Tate Modern, London Bridge and more. Reasonably priced from £29 and £18 for children. You can book online. Meeting point Waterloo Tube.
www.londonribvoyages.com
The London Bridge Experience
Its creepy and its spooky but that’s they way we like it. Explore the vaults and excavated tombs of London Bridge. There’s lots of animation and costumed guides to recount the history of the tombs and the building of London’s bridges. The tombs are a series of 14th Century plague pits that were excavated when 'the bridge experience' was being built.
10am to 6pm daily
T: London Bridge Station
www.londonbridgeexperience.com
2-4 Tooley St, London , SE1 2SY