London
is filled with a range of interesting museums and galleries that are some of
the best cultural institutions in the world. Tourists will adore heading to
these places with their families as it provides a fantastic day out. There are
the obvious destinations to head to including the British Museum and the
Science Museum, but there are a number of other places that are lesser known
but just as fun. The London Transport Museum is an amazing attraction to visit
that is found in the Covent Garden area of the capital. It offers everything
transport-related from horse-drawn carriages to modern buses providing a great
history lesson for visitors.
This
is a wonderful place for children as it provides an interactive play area for
those under the age of seven. Here the little ones can try repairing and
driving a tube train. This venue has an entrance fee for adults, but is free
for children and young people under the age of 18. Leighton House Museum, in
Kensington, is a beautiful place to visit that was owned by Victorian artist
Lord Frederic Leighton in the 1800s. This was his private home and studio and
has stunning pieces of art as well as gorgeous mosaics. It is a great place for
art fans to visit if they want something a little different from the usual
galleries in the centre of London.
Tourists
heading to London will want to be close to these amazing destinations so should
stay at the heart of the city. A great choice of accommodation is the Kingsway
Park Hotel that is one of the best hotelsin Sussex Gardens. The residence is found in the Paddington area of the
capital and offer spacious rooms with an array of modern comforts. This
includes a plasma television and telephone as well as a mini-fridge. Tourists
will adore having Wi-Fi internet in the rooms so they can keep up with current
affairs or simply check their emails. There are a range of rooms on offer
including triple, quadruple and family size living spaces.
The
Sherlock Holmes Museum is a superb attraction in Baker Street that is wonderful
for fans of the books and films. Anyone who has an idea about who the famous
detective is can go along and have a really great time here discovering author
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s creation. The terrace house where this venue is
contains many details about the sleuth and his helpful sidekick Dr Watson. The
Cinema Museum in Kennington is just as amazing with plenty of detail on the
evolution of the silver screen. Tourists will love the movie posters and film
memorabilia that is offered at this brilliant museum that is both educational
and fun.
Travellers
should also obviously head to the most popular museums in London. A fantastic
place to start is at the Kensington Museum Quarter that has the Natural History
Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. They are two of the most fascinating
places to venture to for children and teenagers. The National Gallery in
Trafalgar Square is also a mind-blowing walk through art history with many
masterpieces including work by Da Vinci and Van Gogh on display. There is
definitely something for everyone when they head to the city of London.
