An oasis of family activities with trails, boat tours and the brilliant Tumbling Bay playground.
Visit all the venues where the 2012 gold medals were won and get in on the action too with swimming, tennis and more. Tumbling Bay has rock pools, sand pits, treehouses, bridges, slides and plenty of open natural landscape for running around.
There are also fantastic works of public art around every corner, including Britain’s tallest sculpture, the ArcelorMittal Orbit, so keep your eyes peeled!
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The London Eye/South Bank
See the most amazing views right across London from the world’s largest observation wheel!
Among the many attractions on the South Bank, the London Eye is one not to miss. Book in advance online for the best price on a family ticket. The ride is 30 minutes long and includes access to a 4D cinema experience.
Don’t forget to check out the ‘attraction passes’ on the Eye’s website too – if you’re planning to see other London attractions (like the London Aquarium), there are discounts to be had!
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Science Museum and Natural History Museum
These two are a must for a family day out. They’re free and almost right next to each other!
Most famous for its dinosaur skeletons, the Natural History Museum houses life and earth science exhibits that span billions of years.
Just along the road, the Science Museum has everything from robots to rockets and steam irons to steam trains. If you’d like to know how everything you can think of works, this is the place to go. You’ll get some exciting glimpses into the future too!
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London Aquarium
Go on a journey through 14 unique themed zones, from Nemo’s Kingdom to the Shark Walk!
As you tour this magical water world, you’ll see 500 different species of jaw-dropping creatures – from gorgeous tropical tangs to regal rays.
Feeding times take place at different times throughout the day and are accompanied by fact-filled talks, so you’ll leave with your heads super-full of sea-life statistics. It’s cheaper to pre-book, so check the website for prices and sea-creature suppertimes!
