Novotel Waterloo - 4*or similar
The Novotel London Waterloo is located in the heart of London, just across the Thames from Big Ben and Westminster. Bedrooms are family rooms to spend cozy evenings together and wake up smiling in the morning. Safe play areas and balanced menus. Free childs breakfast, special childs welcome and personalised gift. With Novotel, children are pampered guests and their parents are, quite simply, relaxed and happy.
Visit to Hamleys – the World’s No1 Toy shop
Jam packed full of exciting toys and games for all ages. With 7 floors of fun to explore you'll find something magical at Hamleys of Regent Street.
Ripleys Believe it or Not
Welcome to the newly opened Ripley’s London at 1 Piccadilly Circus - over 5 floors of the weird, wacky and wonderful!
Situated in the heart of the West End, the attraction features over 800 authentic, original and unbelievable exhibits, from a four-metre long model of Tower Bridge made out of matchsticks and an upside-down tea party to the world’s tallest man and a Mini Cooper encrusted with 1,000,000 Swarovski crystals. Ripley's Believe It or Not! presents a unique mixture of entertainment, education and fun for the entire family - appealing to anyone with a basic sense of curiosity.
Over two hours of wonderment - YOU WON’T BELIEVE YOUR EYES!
Madame Tussauds
At Madame Tussauds you will come face-to-face with some of the world's most famous faces. Start your day by sneaking past the paparazzi and attend a photo shoot with Kate Moss. Then mingle with Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad, Angelina and all the other stars in your very own premiere party before taking your challenge in the Big Brother Diary room.
Also, live out you ultimate Pop Rock fantasy and get up close and personable with British music superstar Amy Winehouse, star alongside heart throb Justin Timberlake or sing a duet with gorgeous Kylie. A sizzling line up, only available at Madame Tussauds!
Move on to our 'Sport Zone' where winning is everything. Weigh in with Muhammed Ali before beating Rooney and Beckham at their own game. Then practice your putting skills with Tiger Woods before you enjoy the cheers of a roaring crowd as you step up to the podium as a world champion. Anything is possible at Madame Tussauds!
Pucker up and plant a kiss on Robbie Williams cheek and see if you can be the one to put a twinkle in his eye. Join Beyonce, Angeline and Brad at the glamorous A-list celebrity party, or grab a fashionable close-up with Kate Moss.
Scream until your blood curdles and try to escape from the prison cells as living, breathing serial killers are out of their minds and out to get you. Are you brave enough to come out the other side with a smile on your face?
London Eye
At 135 metres, the London Eye is the world's tallest observation wheel, with 40 kilometre panoramic views on a clear day. The gradual flight in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules takes approximately 30 minutes and offers spectacular views of London and its famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and St Pauls Cathedral.
For a different perspective visit at sunset and see the city lights come on and the skyline awash with vibrant colours. Visit the London Eye after dark and you will enjoy the capital's stunning buildings all lit up.
London Aquarium
Welcome to the world's greatest aquarium and a magical marine life adventure you will never forget. The new SEA LIFE London Aquarium will bring you closer than ever before to magical sea creatures from graceful Green sea turtles to awe-inspiring tropical sharks.
Be wowed by our all new underwater tunnel for a truly up close and personal experience. See seven different species of shark as well as Europe's largest selection of Cow Nosed rays.
London Aquarium is home to over 350 species of aquatic life in over 50 displays, from sharks, stingrays and clownfish, to moray eels, lionfish and sideways walking crabs
London Dungeon
Transports you back to the darkest moments in the capital's history within the deep depths of the London Dungeon. Live actors, shows, two rides and interactive special effects ensure that you face your fears head on in this unique ninety minute experience
Everything that you see is based on real historical events from Jack the Ripper to the Great Fire of London, torture and the plague. Now with two scary rides the London Dungeon provides a thrilling and fun experience that will leave you screaming for more! Are you brave enough?
Open Top Sightseeing Tour
The Original Tour has become established as THE essential introduction to London. The different routes designed to show you the very best of London in the secure comfort of a modern double decked open top bus. Hop on, hop off service runs at 15 – 20 minute intervals so you can start, halt, detour and finish your journey anywhere on any of the three routes.
See London's major sights on an open-top double-decker bus. The buses go all over London taking in all the best known sights and some of the more unusual ones as well.
River Thames Sightseeing Cruise
This award winning river cruise operator is the best way to see London as the River Thames weaves its way through the heart of London there is history around every bend. With an all day hop on, hop off ticket see and experience the sights and splendour of this great city from the relaxed comfort of a modern, all-weather, wheelchair-friendly, City Cruises RiverLiner with open upper deck and spacious lower saloon with panoramic windows. Fascinating commentary is available in English, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish.
On board toilet, bar and refreshment services.
Cruises depart frequently from Westminster Pier (Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament) London Eye Pier, Tower Pier (Tower of London and Greenwich Pier (Cutty Sark , Royal Observatory) every day of the year except Christmas Day (25th December).
The shortest trips between piers last about 20-30 minutes while the full round non stop trip takes up to three leisurely hours.
London Science Museum
The Science Museum was founded in 1857 with objects shown at the Great Exhibition held in the Crystal Palace. Today this world class Museum is world renowned for its historic collections, awe-inspiring galleries and inspirational exhibitions. Through imaginative displays the Science Museum brings science to life and life to science. Spread over 6 floors, the thousands of displays will hold the interest of all from young to old.
London National History Museum
Hundreds of exciting, interactive exhibits. Highlights include 'Dinosaurs', the ultimate dinosaur exhibition; 'Creepy-Crawlies', guaranteed to have you scratching in minutes; 'Human Biology', the must-see exhibition about ourselves; 'Ecology' and 'Mammals', with its unforgettable blue whale. Don't miss 'The Power Within', offering an 'earthquake experience' and, if you are visiting with children, 'Investigate' - an exciting new hands-on science centre. Phase One of the new Darwin Centre offers a chance to see the science behind the scenes.