London is a great short break hotspot for the whole family.

The weather for once is hot, and the kids summerexhibit covers 200 years of gruesome history with
holidays are stretching on for what seems like anfigures that come alive.
eternity. London is a place that people either love orNo holiday in London can be complete without a visit
hate, but there is no denying that with its countlessto one of the many fantastic West End shows.
historical and modern attractions, from the LondonWhether 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, Kewthen the current line up of hit shows will not
Gardens, the Tower of London, and of coursedisappoint.
Hamleys toy shop, it is home to some of the worldsThree of the hottest shows presently running in the
best entertainment. With free admission to many ofWest End are the Lion King and Mary Poppins which
the top attractions, there's no better place to shopare 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 arefamily stomping along to the music. If a more classic
also many hidden gems such as the Dali Universestyled West End musical experience is preferred,
display at County Hall on the South Bank, which hasthere is always The Phantom of the Opera, Les
over 500 works by the master surrealist artistMiserable, Mamma Mia, Chicago, Guys and Dolls, Evita,
Salvador Dali. Exhibits include the famed Lobsterthe list of hit shows goes on.
Telephone, Mae West Lips Sofa, as well asChecking online is a great way to get special offers
sculptures, drawings and original canvases. Currentlyat the hotels and theatres, and there are several
there is also a buy one get one free offer forcompanies 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 anotherand tickets in advance to save on potential hassles.
attraction worth visiting. Featuring the UK's biggestSeveral ticket offices in the capital also offer cut
cinema screen which is nearly the height of fiveprice returned or late booking tickets for many of
double-decker buses and over 26 metres wide, this isthe shows, it is important to note however, that
the most sophisticated motion-picture projectionwith this method you have to take what you can
system in the world, and can immerse viewers inget.
larger-than-life 2D and 3D images making them feelAs 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 Madameyou want it to be. The advantage with London is
Tussauds is a good place to go. New displays such asthat there is so much to see, with fantastic historic
the 'Blush' interactive party provide some of the feelsites and museums, and there are always new
of what it is like to be famous and get snapped byshows and exhibits to suite any age range or taste.
the paparazzi, or interviewed, while the Chamber Live