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If you don't know by now, London is a very interesting place, for children and adults alike. I've tried to sum up the most entertaining places for you to visit with your children. And after they went to bed, you can go for a night out alone.
[With the kids]
[On your own]
London for Kids
Tower Bridge
Animatronic characters from the bridge's past bring to life the story of this unique bridge, told through a series of multi-media presentations inside the structure. Open daily from 10am, 0171-378 1928, (Tower Hill tube).
London Toy and Model Museum
Recently lavishly extended and now housing the most varied collection of toys and models in the world, with interactive displays, working exhibits and ride-on garden train and childrens carousel. At 21-23 Craven Hill, London W2, 0171-706 8000, a short walk from Paddington Station. A wonderland.
MOMI
The Museum of the Moving Image tells the magical story of film and tv. Hands-on activities. Open daily 10am-6pm (last admit 5pm); ring 0171-401 2636 for 24 hr recorded info.
Natural History Museum
Open 10am-5.50pm Mon-Sat and 11am-5.50pm Sun at Cromwell Rd, 0171-938 9123 (South Kensington tube).
Regent's Park Zoo
At the oldest zoological gardens in the world, you can see 12,000 animals. Open daily from 10am-5.30pm at Regent's Park, NW1, 0171-722 3333 (Camden Town or Regent's Park tube).
Rock Circus
An exhibition of rock and pop music from the 1950s onwards. Open Ilam to 9pm, 12am to 9pm (Tues) and 11am to 10pm (Sat/Sun) at London Pavilion, 0171-734 8025 (Piccadilly Circus tube).
Guinness World of Records
The exhibition that brings to life thousands of amazing and spectacular facts and feats from the world famous Guinness Book of Records. 10am-10pm at the Trocadero Centre, Piccadilly Circus, 0171-439 7331 (Piccadilly Circus tube).
Thames Barrier Visitors Centre
Visit the £500m 10 year old structure which has been raised more than 20 times to protect London from flooding. Exhibition and media show, shop, riverside walkway, children's play area and cafeteria. Get there by BR train to Charlton or by boat from Westmister or Greenwich. At Unity Way,Charlton (0181- 854 1373). Schools centre and special evening carvery for groups.
Wembley Stadium Tours
A unique "behind the scenes" tour of the world-famous Wembley Stadium, the home to soccer, greyhound racing, motorcycle speedway, major pop music concerts and many other major promotions. Open daily for guided visits, except on major event days. 0181-902 8833. Close to Wembley Park tube.
Nightlife
London is renowned for it's extensive and cosmopolitan nightlife, with
something to suite every taste. The following is an introduction to the
wide variety on offer. Please contact the individual venues for details
of nightly performances.
[Cabaret]
[Comedy Clubs]
[Discos]
Cabaret
Beefeater Ivory House, St Katherine's Dock, E1 Tel (0171) 224
9000
Tube: Tower Hill
Re-creation of a medievil court with 5-course banquet and includes jugglers,
minstrels and sword fighters.
The Cockney 161 Tottenham Court Road, W1 Tel: (0171) 224 9000
Tube: Warren Street
Traditional Coknet Cabaret and music Hall.
The Green Room Cafe Royal, 68 Regent Street, W1 Tel (0171) 437-9090
Tube: Piccadilly Circus
International cabaret venue, with dancing.
Player's Theatre The Arches, Villiers Street, Strand, WC2 Tel
(0171) 839-1134
Tube: Charing Cross
Victorian Music Hall in a unique setting. Tue-Sat 20.15. Closed Monday.
Talk of London Parker Street, WC2 Tel:(0171) 224-9000
Tube: Covent Garden
Cabaret restauant with floorshow, cabaret and dancing to resident band.
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Comedy Clubs
Under 18's are not addmitted to comedy shows
Comedy Cafe 66 Rivington Street, EC2 Tel: (0171) 739 5706
Tube: Liverpool Street
Wed, Thu 19.30-01.00 Fri, Sat 19.30-02.00
Comedy Store 1 Oxendon Street, SW1 Tel:(0171) 839 6642
Tube: Piccadilly Circus
Tue-Sun 18.30-22.30
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Discos
In general over 18's only, please check admission policy on certain days.
Equinox Leicester Square, WC2 Tel: (0171) 437 1446
Tube: Leicester Square
Hippodrome Cranbourn Street, WC2 Tel:(0171) 437 4311
Tube: Leicester Square
Legends 29 Old Burlington Street, W1 Tel: (0171) 437 9933
Tube: Piccadilly Circus
Limelight 136 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2 Tel:(0171) 434 0572
Tube: Leicester Square
Samantha's 3 New Burlington Street, W1 Tel:(0171) 734 6249
Tube: Piccadilly Circus
Stringfellows 16 Upper St Martin's Lane, WC2 Tel:(0171) 240 5534
Tube: Leicester Square
