Top family experiences

• Experience the gothic romance of The Phantom of the Opera – a masked figure with a passion for a young opera singer. 
• Fall under the spell of Disney's magical musical Frozen, as you follow the adventures of sisters Anna and Elsa in the kingdom of Arendelle.
• Feel good with the family at Mamma Mia! and enjoy this hilarious story of a young woman trying to find her father, as well as some ABBA tunes.
• Let the little ones travel to the Serengeti during Disney’s well-loved tale of The Lion King. 
• Go on a magical adventure with everyone's favourite nanny, Mary Poppins. Plus, make sure to sing along to Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! 
• Join Marty McFly and the Doc for a time-travelling adventure with the Back to the Future musical. 
• Be dazzled by the untold story of two witches and their against-all-odds friendship in the magical land of Oz with Wicked. 
• Follow the heartwarming story of Matilda as Roald Dahl's classic tale comes to life on the West End stage.

Book tickets for some of the top musicals in London.

• Enjoy fun activities at one of London's many world-class museums, including the National Maritime Museum, Museum of London and National Gallery.
• Sip on Butterbeer, ride a broomstick and trace magical moments of filmmaking history at the The Harry Potter Photographic Exhibition, a collection of behind-the-scenes photographs displayed at the London Film Museum.
• Learn about the creation and evolution of the transport system of London at the London Transport Museum. 
• Explore different parts of the world, climate, electricity and medicine at the Science Museum.
• Study ancient historical artefacts at the Wellcome Collection. 

Plan a trip to London to explore these incredible museums for kids. 

• Stroll through history during a Buckingham Palace tour, where you can see lavish furniture, royal treasures and a special Platinum Jubilee display. 
• See some of the city's most iconic sights, including St Paul's Cathedral and Tower Bridge, from a hop-on hop-off London bus tour.
• Explore St Paul's Cathedral which has backdropped plenty of historical events, royal celebrations and famous films. 
• Admire 360-degree views from the tallest building in the city at The View from The Shard.
• Celebrate the Trolls World Tour with fun Troll-themed activities for kids at Shrek’s Adventure! London.
• Head to the Giants of the Galapagos exhibit to say hello to Dolly, Polly and Priscilla at the giant tortoises' home, ZSL London Zoo. 
• From Paddington Bear to Mary Poppins, go on the hunt for stars of the screen on the Scenes in the Square statue trail in Leicester Square. 
• Explore the flora and fauna of the Barbican Conservatory and enjoy a tropical paradise in London. 
• Follow in the footsteps of your favourite wizard with a visit to the magical Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter. A must-visit for any Harry Potter fan!
• Little ones can have a great time trying out different careers in the city specially built for children at KidZania. 
• Journey to the depths of the ocean at SEA LIFE London Aquarium, which is home to sharks, penguins, jellyfish and more incredible creatures. 
• Come face to face with some of your favourite celebrities and take a selfie with the wax figures at Madame Tussauds London.
• Prepare to be scared at the London Dungeon while exploring the capital's most horrible history.
• Visit top family attractions for less with a money-saving pass, with options including the London Pass, the Go City London Explorer Pass and the Big City Saver.
• Take a ride on the world's tallest and longest tunnel slide with The Slide at ArcelorMittal Orbit.

Plan a visit to more top attractions in London. 

• Learn all about wildlife, go pond dipping, search for bugs and get crafty in London’s Hyde Park with themed Discovery Days over the school holidays.
• Teach the little ones all about the city with these outdoor London Curriculum Family Explorer Trails.
• Play detective with Sherlock: The Official Outdoor Game and solve a series of challenging clues to complete your mission. 

Check out more things to do outdoors in London.

• Experience one of London's best theme parks for an adrenaline-packed day out.
• Indulge in delicious treats while passing some of the capital's most-famous landmarks on a Brigit's Bakery afternoon tea bus tour. 
• Go on the roof of London’s famous entertainment centre with Up at The O2.
• Take in panoramic views from 135 metres (443ft) above the capital on the London Eye, where you can see many of the city's famous landmarks.

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