London Travel Guide - Family Attractions
Part of the London Travel Guide on Britain Express, highlighting attractions, heritage, and tourism information
It was actor and filmmaker Sam Wanamaker's dream to recreate Shakespeare's original Globe Theatre on the south bank of the Thames. The realization of that dream stands in almost the same location as the original Globe, which burned down in 1613. The modern Globe serves as a multi-purpose centre. First, it is a playhouse, offering regular performances of Shakespeare's works in the environment in which they would originally have been performed. Second, it serves as an education centre for exploring Shakespeare, his life, times, and works.
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside London,
Greater London,
England, SE1 9DT
The most popular paid visitor attraction in the UK, the London Eye is a huge wheel, similar to a fairground ferris wheel on a massive scale. It stands on the South Bank of the Thames, by Westminster Bridge. Visitors climb into glass-shelled capsules that orbit high above the Thames, allowing superb views over the city and up to 25 miles beyond (weather permitting!). more...
Riverside Building, County Hall London,
Greater London,
England, SE1 7PB
One of the oldest and best known of zoos, London Zoo is home to a wide variety of animal species in an equally wide variety of recreated habitats. You'll forget you're in the centre of London! Allow yourself ample time to wander and immerse yourself in the animal kingdom.
Outer Circle, Regent's Park London,
Greater London,
England, NW1 4RY
