LONDON WITH CHILDREN - London 2015 - page 682

NORTH LONDON
Madame Tussauds Waxworks
Despite the lines outside and the crowds inside, the waxworks are popular with kids for
gory stuff, pop and movie stars, everyone's favorite royals, and more (see here ) .
London Zoo and Regent's Park
This venerable animal habitat features more than 8,000 creatures and a fine petting zoo.
Call for feeding and event times (daily, in Regent's Park, Tube: Camden Town, then bus
#274, tel. [phone], www.zsl.org ).
For a scenic treat that also happens to be a good value, take the London Waterbus
down Regent's Canal to the zoo. They drop you off right at the entry (ticket includes one-
way trip and admission to the zoo; board at Camden Lock Market, Tube: Camden Town,
or at Little Venice, Tube: Warwick Avenue; www.londonwaterbus.com ) .
Regent's Park also has rental rowboats.
Pollock's Toy Museum
Kids will wonder how their grandparents ever survived without Xbox, as they wander
through this rickety old house filled with toys that predate batteries and microchips. Be
aware, though, that you must exit through a neat toy shop (see here ) .
SOUTH LONDON
The Bankside Walk (see here ) links several sights children might enjoy: The Golden Hinde
ship, Clink Prison, and Old Operating Theatre. Nearby is the...
HMS Belfast
Older kids might enjoy scrambling across the decks of this World War II warship (see
here ) .
GREATER LONDON
The Cutty Sark
This beautifully restored sailing ship, now on dry land in Greenwich, is full of kid-friendly,
hands-on displays (see here ) .