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Things To Do<\/p>\n

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Jonny Shanahan<\/a>
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Guide<\/p>\n

Keep the kids entertained with London\u2019s top family-friendly activities<\/p>\n

The weather might be cooling down, but your kid\u2019s energy is only ramping up. You\u2019re not getting anything done with everyone home for the half-term Autumn school holidays. Next it\u2019s the cabin fever. Sure, a quick trip down to the park isn\u2019t quite as appealing in the colder months but fear not \u2013 between the charming Autumn colours and all the fervent Christmas countdown excitement, London comes alive with cozy, family-friendly activities for all ages, budgets and interests.<\/p>\n

From magical theatre shows to thrill-seeking theme parks, here are our ten top things to do in London with kids this Autumn.<\/p>\n

Catch a West End theatre show<\/strong><\/p>\n

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You really can\u2019t get anymore quintessentially London than a family outing to the West End, and we\u2019ve got plenty of options when it comes to family-friendly fare, with Wicked,<\/a> Matilda,<\/a> The Lion King<\/a>, Mrs. Doubtfire<\/a>, Come Alive! The Greatest Showman<\/a> or Harry Potter and the Cursed Child<\/a> all providing dependably magical experiences. Between mind-boggling sets, striking costumes, heartfelt stories and earworm musical numbers, each show offers an unforgettable experience, guaranteed to keep the kids entertained (at least for a few hours).<\/p>\n

Check out our West End Theatre Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dive into an immersive exhibition<\/strong><\/p>\n

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For an engaging day of exploration, especially appealing to kids with big imaginations, head to one of London\u2019s many immersive exhibitions. Step into timeless paintings at Frameless<\/a>, walk among giants at Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs<\/a> or head to The FRIENDS Experience<\/a> to sip on a hot chocolate inside Central Perk.<\/p>\n

Check out our Things To Do Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Seek thrills at a theme park<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Rollercoasters offer the highest octane thrills one can experience within the bounds of legality, but they\u2019re no fun in the bitter cold. That\u2019s why if you\u2019ve got a family thrill seekers, you should try to fit in at least one more trip to a theme park like Thorpe Park<\/a> or Alton Towers<\/a> before winter arrives. From heart-pounding rollercoasters like the brand new record-breaking Hyperia, to younger-friendly attractions like bumper cars and teacups, these theme parks offer experiences perfect for the whole family to enjoy. And if you get them on enough rides, you might just tire the kids out enough for a peaceful recovery day afterwards. Now that\u2019s what you call a two-for-one deal.<\/p>\n

Check out more things to do in London this week<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Glide across the ice skating rink<\/strong><\/p>\n

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When the UK\u2019s seasonal ice rinks start popping up you know the Christmas countdown is really on. It\u2019s time to lace up your skates and pirouette gracefully around Glide, an ice rink located under the imposing chimneys of Battersea Power Station. With beautiful outdoor settings, festive lights, crisp air and fun atmosphere, ice skating is the perfect family outing. Just make sure to pack the knee pads.<\/p>\n

Book tickets for Glide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Find out what it\u2019s like to be famous<\/p>\n

Even if you\u2019ve long abandoned your own dreams of fame, your kids probably haven\u2019t. While turning them into genuine celebrities would be a bit of a tall order (not to mention morally questionable), you can at least let them feel like stars for the day, thanks to Fame Factory, an immersive experience which recently opened its doors in London. Expect to walk the red carpet, pose for your very own magazine shoot, kick back in a private jet and even fend off the paparazzi.<\/p>\n

Get tickets to Fame Factory<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Plan a sightseeing day in Westminster<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re looking for fun things to do in London with the kids this autumn, nothing says a day out in the capital like a leisurely stroll around Westminster, letting the kids take in some of London\u2019s most famous landmarks. As an added bonus, in the early Autumn months you\u2019re just outside peak tourism season and before the Christmas madness, meaning you can enjoy the Westminster atmosphere with less crowds. Nearby attractions like The London Eye<\/a>, The London Dungeon<\/a>, and SEA LIFE London Aquarium<\/a> offer entertaining experiences that are just a stone\u2019s throw from one another.<\/p>\n

Get directions to Westminster<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Feed the kids for free at the Barbican Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

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It costs an estimated \u00a3200,000 to raise a child until the age of 18 (and let\u2019s be honest, the costs rarely end then). So anything that can lower that number is going to come as a welcome relief. If you\u2019re a parent looking for a cheap way to keep the little ones happy this autumn, consider a trip to the Barbican Centre, where kids eat for free so long as you spend at least \u00a310 on your own meal.<\/p>\n

Get directions to the Barbican Centre<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Enter the swamp <\/strong>at Shrek\u2019s Adventure<\/p>\n

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Sandwiched between The London Dungeon and SEA LIFE London is a bus stop you don\u2019t want to miss. Here\u2019s where you board the Number 2 to Far Far Away \u2013 home of Shrek\u2019s Swamp, Rumpelstiltskin\u2019s Carriage, the Muffin Man\u2019s House and Puss In Boots\u2019 favourite locale. Explore 12 fairytale live shows featuring actors, special effects, a unique 4D motion simulation experience and Donkey, of course.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Get tickets to Shrek\u2019s Adventure<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Watch the fireworks<\/strong> on Bonfire Night<\/p>\n

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The idea of celebrating an attempted mass murder is admittedly unusual, but Bonfire Night\u2019s gloomy origins do nothing to detract from the spectacle of the fireworks displays that are held throughout London on November 5. As always, the main event will be at Alexandra Palace, where this year the pyrotechnics will be joined by synchronised swarms of drones, but there will also be plenty of other, smaller displays if you\u2019d rather avoid the crowds.<\/p>\n

Get directions to Alexandra Palace<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Take them to see some sports<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Parents with little sports fans are spoiled for choice when it comes to exciting days out in London this autumn. Whether you prefer more mainstream sports like football<\/a>, basketball<\/a>, tennis<\/a> or rugby<\/a>, or wackier choices like professional wrestling<\/a> and strongman<\/a>, we\u2019ve got plenty of options to sate your family\u2019s appetite for athletic thrills.<\/p>\n

Check out our sports guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

F<\/strong><\/a>ind more things on our <\/a><\/strong>Londo<\/b><\/a>n Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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