Things to do London
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Treat your children to one last adventure before they go back to school by visiting either London or Whipsnade Zoo. Make this a Bank Holiday that they don't forget. With the chance to see some of their favourite animals including the Meerkat, Pygmy hippopotamus & The Eurasian Brown Bear they will never want to leave. There are over 650 animal species to discover, a Children's Zoo and an exciting new exhibit, Rainforest Life. From feeding time to animal demonstrations, there's something for everyone. You can buy tickets online at London Zoo's web site and there's lots of info to help you plan a really fantastic day.
Big News! London Zoo have special offer on tickets! Buy 2 adult and 2 child tickets OR 1 adult and 3 child tickets and save 10% on standard ticket prices. Each additional child ticket will also get a 10% discount (up to a maximum of 10 people). Enter Code 1234 at check out. Expires 31 December 2010. Buy your tickets online |
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As well as all the usual tourist attractions, London has a number of animal attractions & nature related things to do, all of which will help you get active. There are free things to do in London, as well, such as strolling through the many beautiful London parks on a wonderful sunny day.
The Household Cavalry MuseumA unique behind the scenes look at the work that goes into the ceremonial duties and operational role of The Household Cavalry. From a glazed screen inside the museum, you can see into the working stables of The Queen's Life Guard.
Entry is free to this spectacular museum, apart from temporary exhibitions. Why not sign up for an adult learning course & get your brain active & refreshed by learning something different? If you are permanently closer to London, you could apply to be a Wildlife Garden Volunteer |
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London Wetland Centre
A stunning wetland oasis right in the heart of London! Home to bitterns, kingfishers & a colony of endangered water woles. Ducks, geese, swans, including the rare long-tailed ducks & white-faced whistling ducks. Frogs, slow worms, bats, snakes too. A great view from the 360 degree Peacock Tower hide. Check out their events.
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The SEA LIFE London Aquarium is home to one of the world's largest collections of marine life, giving you the chance to go on an interactive journey along the Great Oceanic Conveyor. Stars of the show along the way include seahorses, octopus, zebra sharks and clown fish.
But there's more to the London Aquarium than this: it provides the UK with a centre of excellence on marine management, conservation, preservation & education right in the capital of the UK, London! It has partner links with the Marine Conservation Society, the Whale and Dolphine Conservation Society and Save our Seas Foundation
Chelsea Physic Garden
London's oldest surviving botanic garden & the perfect antidote to London's fast paced life. 300 years of botanical and medical history
Join the Green Chain!
There are around 300 Green Chain open spaces in South East London, and a network of 40 miles of footpaths link many of the Green Chain spaces togehter. There are 10 great walks, some suitable for wheelchairs, so stride on over to theGreen Chain to find out more. You may well see squirrels, voles, foxes, woodpeckers & jays, and more!
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