London and Edingburgh for Kids
Planning a trip to London or Edinburgh with the kids? Both cities have a host of attractions aimed at children and families - and not all of it historical boring museums. There are some great 'hands on' museums, nature attractions, theme parks and zoos. And if the weather is fine some fabulous parks and rivers with outdoor activities - always something to do in London and Edinburgh.
Edinburgh - family and children's days out in Edinburgh
- Arthur's Seat - Edinburgh's extinct volcano
- Brass rubbing centre - free admission, small charge for materials
- Butterfly & Insect World - butterflies, moths, bugs & beasties
- Camera Obscura - look out over Edinburgh
- Deep Sea World - the wonder of the world beneath the waves
- Dynamic Earth - Edinburgh's most exciting high-tech visitor attraction
- Edinburgh Castle - set in spectacular suuroundings overlooking the city
- Edinburgh Dungeons - one for older children and non squeemish parents!
- Edinburgh for Kids - what's on guide and children's activities and events
- Edinburgh Zoo - Scotland's most exciting wildlife attraction
- Falconry Scotland - Scotland's premier collection of Birds of Prey
- Gorgie City Farm - a community project set up on the abandoned site of the city refuse collection yard
- Loch Ness Discovery Centre - learn about one of Scotland's most famous residents - fact or fiction?
- National Trust for Scotland - protects & promotes Scotland's heritage
- Royal Botanical Garden - kids who love flowers, plants and the outdoors will love it here
- Royal Yacht Britannia - visit the Queen's Royal Yacht, now retired and sitting at Ocean Terminal
- Travel for kids - US site about days out in Edinburgh
London - family days out and attractions in London
- Bethnall Green Museum of Childhood - National collection of toys and games
- British Museum - a massive collection of human cultural history
- Chessington World of Adventure - Animals, shows and rides
- Coin Street Festival - London's free summer long festival on the south bank
- Discover - new kid's museum -discover story making - hands on exhibits
- HMS Belfast - Welcome aboard this unique warship
- Kids - children's attractions in London
- Legoland - exercise your imagination
- London Aquarium - see the treasures of the aquarium
- London Eye - ride the world's highest observation wheel
- Londonnet - the best of London for kids
- Madame Tussauds - chance for your kids to meet their idols ... even if they just wax copies
- Natural History Museum - check out the Kids Only section of the museum's web site
- Royal Collections - up to date information on collections of royal bits and bobs and where to see them
- Science Museum - science at it's coolest
- Thorpe Park - kids under 1 metre - free - what a good idea.
- Tower of London - children's tour
- Travel for kids - US site about days out in London
- Getting Round London - everything you need to know about London's Tube System, Bus System and Travel
- Warwick Castle - 1000 years of history and excitement
