Children's London - 2
Theme Parks & Museums out of London: - Alton Towers, Beconscot Model Village, Chessington World of Adventures, Imperial War Museum Duxford, Legoland, Thorpe Park, Wetland Centre, Whipsnade Wild Animal Park.
Place & Address |
Description |
Entrance Fees |
Opening Times |
Nearest Underground |
| Alton Towers | Britain's premier theme park - | Wow! - see their site via the link on the left | See site |
|
|
Warwick Rd, Beaconsfield, Bucks |
Oldest Model Village in world - great for children all ages. Its 1.5 acres of landscaped gardens, minature houses, castles, churches, shops and railway stations and many model trains will especially delight the younger family members... | Adult: £4.50; Concs: £4; Child: £3.20; Family: £15 |
Daily: 10am-5pm, March - November 3rd |
Just under an hour's drive out of town on the A40 Oxford Road. |
| Chessington World of Adventures Chessington, Surrey - Tel: 0870 444 7777 | The best 'big ride' amusement park in the south of England. All the scary rides you could want! | Adult: £19.50, Child: £15.50 (4-13) | Daily: 10am-5pm. Jul & Aug open later. |
1 hour's drive west of London or British Rail to Chessington South. |
|
Nr. Cambridge - Tel: 01223 835 000 |
Originally a Royal Air Force base, now the home to a fine collection of military & civil aircraft. Also American Museum and special events. | Adult: £10; Concs: £8 Children: FREE |
Mid-Mar-end Oct: Daily: 10am-6pm, end Oct-Mid Mar: Daily: 10am-4pm |
52 miles from London |
|
Outskirts of Windsor |
Children between 2-12 will love it. Lego theme park with many rides, shows, restaurants, etc. 45 minutes from London. | Adult: £23; Concs: 20; Child (3-15): £20; less 10% for on-line bookings | Open 20th March: 10am-5pm-7pm (please check website) |
45 minute drive from London. |
| Thorpe Park | Big water themed adventure park operated by the Tussaud Group | Adult: £30; Concs & Child: £25; Family: £75 | Opens 20th March for 2004 season |
45 minute drive from London or check with any Rail station on how to get there by train |
| Wetland Centre Queen Elizabeth's Walk, SW13 - Tel: 020 8409 4400 | Award-winning watery wilderness built on the site of 14 created wetland habitats from around the world, a wealth of wildlife plus glass observatory and indoor activities | Adult: £6.75; Concs: £5.50; Child: £4; Family: £17 | Daily: 9.30am-5pm (Summer till 6). See site via link on left |
Hammersmith, then 'Duck Bus' |
| Whipsnade Wild Animal Park Dunstable, Beds - Tel: 01582 872171 | One of Europe's largest wildlife conservation centres, home to over 2,500 animals. | Adult: £13.50, Concs: £11.50 Child: £10.50 (3-15), Under 3 years FREE |
19th April - 22nd Sep: Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm, Suns. & Bank Holidays: 10am - 7pm. Last Admission 1hrs before closing |
40 miles from London. |
Go to 'What happened on this day in history?'
Go to 'other cool links for Kids' ..
Go to Christopher's Column for Kids
Here's some other cool kids links:
Back to previous kid's page Top of Page See some Tour Pics - recognise anyone? Home Page