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This exhibition is based on the bestselling book series written by Terry Deary and illustrated by Martin Brown. Find out about life in the terrible trenches during the First World War in a new family exhibition at Imperial War Museum London. Discover the barmy battleplans and foul food. See how soldiers dealt with lovely lice, gruesome gas, sickness and sores. Try on the curious clothing, climb through a mining tunnel and explore an officers dugout. Peer into no-mans land with a periscope, smell the stenches and splat the rats! Will you survive the terrible trenches? From 18th July 2009 to 31st October 2010 Children ...

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During Kids Week (from 14th to 28th August) children aged 5-16 years old can see an awesome selection of over 28 dazzling shows for free as long as they are accompanied by an adult paying full price. There is a great selection of shows including Wicked, Sister Act, Stomp and many more. Tickets sell fast so make sure you don't miss out! Click the link below for information on how to book participating shows, linked activities and workshops

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The Sherlock Holmes Museum is a fun place to visit for fans of Conan Doyle's murder mysteries

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On Sunday 26th July there will be a free family concert which has been specially devised to give new and younger audiences a first taste of classical music and a flavour of the music to be heard throughout the season. Theres music by Elgar and Holst, Saint-Sans and Britten, plus a newly devised work designed for the BBC Proms Family Orchestra (which gives its debut performance at a Proms concert). This is a great opportunity for the family to enjoy music in the wonderful setting of the Royal Albert Hall Time: 11am Tube: South Kensington

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The Kids London blog will tell you what's on, where and when as well as tell you about special offers

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This free children's fun day is one not to be missed. It is hosted in the family friendly Brown Hart Gardens, just a two minute walk from Bond Street Tube Station in London's Mayfair. It's going to be a fun packed day with lots of entertainment, games and rides to keep the children amused all day long. The day is happening between 10am and 5pm and no ticket is necessary. Address: Brown Hart Gardens, Duke Street, Westminster, London, W1K 6WP Nearest Tube: Bond St

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London travel tips for families with children - make your trip more enjoyable!

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This summer, until October 23rd, Jeppe Hein's fountain is back in London. You will find this wonderful and refreshing interactive display at Southbank Centre. So what exactly is it? Well, this danish artist created a fountain called "Appearing Rooms". It is an intriguing interactive installation where walls of water rise and fall randomly to create a series of constantly changing 'rooms'. Visitors can walk in and out of these rooms but they had better move quickly if they don't want to get wet! No doubt the kids will have the opposite idea and think that getting soaked is what it ...

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The Roald Dahl Children's Gallery is a magical place with lots of hands-on exhibits

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Going to Leeds Castle is a brilliant London day trip that the kids will love

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Going to Legoland is a brilliant London day trip that the kids will love

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The best London Day Trips for families with kids that will keep everyone entertained from Legoland to Leeds Castle

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From 4 July - 5 Sept, one of the fun-packed events in London is the Roller Disco at The O2. There is bound to be a great atmosphere and parents can re-live their teenage years whilst their kids improve their roller-skating skills and burn off some energy! Open: 10am - 10pm Prices: From 5 - 10 (Family of 4 - 25)

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This summer the Museum of London Docklands will be digging up the city on The Big Dig - a specially designed family experience which runs from 11 July to 6 September 2009. Wannabe Indiana Joneses will be kitted up with a hard hat and trowel and get to search for genuine artefacts and remains in their own trenches, just like real archaeologists! Experts will be on hand to show them how to record, analyse, identify and interpret finds, which all form a vital part of a bigger puzzle. Participants will then down tools and see how their discoveries give us ...

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Work is being carried out on Little Legends so you have been redirected to the Kids London Guide

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For one night only, ZSL London Zoo will open its doors after hours to give you and your family a Friday night out with a difference. Watch the zoo come alive on a summers evening with music and colourful entertainment as you have a drink and a bite to eat. This is set to be a unique experience and an opportunity to see some of the most fascinating animals on earth up close as the sun begins to set. There will be Animals in Action demonstrations and you can learn about your favourite animals with the special keeper talks and feeds. Explore Animal Adventure, ...

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Children's Art Day actually takes place all this week from 6th to 12th July. There are a variety of free art and craft activities on offer at a number of different venues. There are activities for everyone from toddlers to 18 year olds. Check out the website for further details.

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Map of London for Kids - all the best places for the family including parks, attractions and more

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See the 6th film in the Harry Potter Series at the BFI IMAX, Waterloo. Selected scenes are in 3D! From 15th July to 13th August there will be 3 or 4 shows a day. Watch out for Voldemort.

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Explore the parts of London that inspired Harry Potter with a bit of magic thrown in

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The Original London Sightseeing Tour is an open top bus hop-on and hop-off service with over 90 stops and a free Thames Cruise

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London Ducktours is an exciting amphibious road and river tour of the capital which appeals to visitors of all ages!

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The best London Tours for families with kids that will keep everyone entertained

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Other useful websites for families with kids visiting London

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Great day out for under 5's - soft play area, also garden area, sing along song time, healthy eating and