| The weather for once is hot, and the kids summer | | | | exhibit covers 200 years of gruesome history with |
| holidays are stretching on for what seems like an | | | | figures that come alive. |
| eternity. London is a place that people either love or | | | | No holiday in London can be complete without a visit |
| hate, but there is no denying that with its countless | | | | to one of the many fantastic West End shows. |
| historical and modern attractions, from the London | | | | Whether you want comedy, music, dancing, child |
| Eye to the National Gallery, the British Museum, | | | | friendly shows, or just a great theatre experience, |
| Harrods, Madame Tussauds, Buckingham Palace, Kew | | | | then the current line up of hit shows will not |
| Gardens, the Tower of London, and of course | | | | disappoint. |
| Hamleys toy shop, it is home to some of the worlds | | | | Three of the hottest shows presently running in the |
| best entertainment. With free admission to many of | | | | West End are the Lion King and Mary Poppins which |
| the top attractions, there's no better place to shop | | | | are great for young families, while We Will Rock You |
| or soak up some culture. | | | | is ideal for older children and will have the whole |
| Along with the more famous attractions there are | | | | family stomping along to the music. If a more classic |
| also many hidden gems such as the Dali Universe | | | | styled West End musical experience is preferred, |
| display at County Hall on the South Bank, which has | | | | there is always The Phantom of the Opera, Les |
| over 500 works by the master surrealist artist | | | | Miserable, Mamma Mia, Chicago, Guys and Dolls, Evita, |
| Salvador Dali. Exhibits include the famed Lobster | | | | the list of hit shows goes on. |
| Telephone, Mae West Lips Sofa, as well as | | | | Checking online is a great way to get special offers |
| sculptures, drawings and original canvases. Currently | | | | at the hotels and theatres, and there are several |
| there is also a buy one get one free offer for | | | | companies like Superbreak which offer discounts and |
| visitors to the Dali Universe website. | | | | where it is possible to purchase hotel accommodation |
| The BFI London IMAX Cinema in Waterloo is another | | | | and tickets in advance to save on potential hassles. |
| attraction worth visiting. Featuring the UK's biggest | | | | Several ticket offices in the capital also offer cut |
| cinema screen which is nearly the height of five | | | | price returned or late booking tickets for many of |
| double-decker buses and over 26 metres wide, this is | | | | the shows, it is important to note however, that |
| the most sophisticated motion-picture projection | | | | with this method you have to take what you can |
| system in the world, and can immerse viewers in | | | | get. |
| larger-than-life 2D and 3D images making them feel | | | | As with any city, you have to see what |
| part of the picture. | | | | entertainment is available and make your visit what |
| For an interactive experience the updated Madame | | | | you want it to be. The advantage with London is |
| Tussauds is a good place to go. New displays such as | | | | that there is so much to see, with fantastic historic |
| the 'Blush' interactive party provide some of the feel | | | | sites and museums, and there are always new |
| of what it is like to be famous and get snapped by | | | | shows and exhibits to suite any age range or taste. |
| the paparazzi, or interviewed, while the Chamber Live | | | | |