Our Best Bits: The VL Team’s London Highlights of 2011
Madelene Yeshin All my theatre highlights took place at The National, from Danny Boyle’s mind-blowing production of Frankenstein, to the hilarious One Man, Two Guvnors and finally to the beautiful,...
View ArticleBeing a Junior Keeper for a Day at London Zoo
Aspiring young zoo keepers have the chance to go behind-the-scenes at ZSL London Zoo. Kids can get close to some of their favourite zoo animals and find out what’s it like to take care of them during...
View ArticleFive London Museum and Attraction Sleepovers
If you’ve ever wondered what happens after dark in London’s museums and attractions, here’s your chance to find out. Family sleepovers are on the increase, and you can now spend the night at many of...
View ArticleWhat’s On in London This Weekend: 22-24 June 2012
From outdoor musicals to adult face-painting and a very expensive Scotch egg, there’s plenty of excitement to be found in London this weekend. Here are our recommended things to do. West End Live Fans...
View ArticleIn Pictures: Paralympic Torch Relay in London
The countdown is on to the London 2012 Paralympic Games, with just hours to go before the Opening Ceremony… The Paralympic Flame has visited some of London’s most famous attractions on its relay route...
View ArticleTreasures Exhibition at the Natural History Museum
Fans of the Natural History Museum, rejoice, because it has just opened an exciting new permanent gallery, Treasures, which looks to be a big hitter. Curators have selected 22 extra-special objects...
View ArticleFive Places to See Santa in London This Christmas
Using a bit of his Christmas magic, Santa is appearing at spots all over the capital this month, sometimes even at the same time! Santa’s Grotto in Duke of York Square Kids can have their photo taken...
View ArticleWhat Else Happened in 1863, The Year The Tube Opened?
The year 1863 began with the opening of the world’s first underground railway – London’s Tube – on 9 January, 150 years ago today! Further significant events from 1863 include: JANUARY: In...
View ArticleLondon Video of the Week: New Galapagos Tortoises at ZSL London Zoo
Two Galapagos tortoises have arrived at ZSL London Zoo just in time for Easter. Galapagos tortoises are the largest tortoises in the world and can live for more than 150 years. Why not head to the zoo...
View ArticleWhat’s On This Weekend: 7-9 June 2013
This weekend presents lots of great opportunities to be outdoors, from the fantastic Open Garden Squares Weekend to the thrilling action of MINT Polo in the park. The Serpentine Pavilion also opens to...
View ArticleA Guide to Baby-Friendly London
Exploring any big city with a baby in tow can be a challenge. Fortunately, London has bags of baby-friendly attractions, restaurants and shops to enable you to make the most of your trip. If you’re...
View ArticleZookeeper Day at ZSL London Zoo
Zookeeper must be on most children’s dream job list. Whether you are that child or an adult who never fulfilled the dream of working with some of the world’s most extraordinary animals, now you can!...
View ArticleLondon Video of the Week: London Zoo Animals Cool Off in Hot Weather
As the heatwave continues in London, the animals at ZSL London Zoo are basking in the sun – or finding unusual ways to keep cool.
View ArticleTop Things to do in London this Summer by Stan, 11
Hi, this is my London. I am just 11 and I was born in West London but now live in South East London. I have a brother and two sisters who are younger than me. I am just about tall enough to rent a...
View ArticleLondon Video of the Week: Top London Attractions for Kids by Ellie Roddy
Ellie Roddy visits some of London’s top tourist attractions for families: the London Dungeon, ZSL London Zoo, Sea Life London Aquarium, Warner Bros. Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter, the...
View ArticleLondon Video of the Week: Annual Weigh In at ZSL London Zoo
The keepers at ZSL London Zoo have been busy weighing and measuring animals (including snakes, snails, camels and even tigers!) as part of the annual weigh in.
View ArticleTop Five London Halloween Events
Scare yourself silly in London this Halloween by checking out one of the city’s spooky happenings. 1. Catch a Scary Movie The Halloween Movie Mash-up Weekend at the Portobello Pop-up Cinema When:...
View ArticleWhat’s On This Weekend: 16-17 November 2013
Strap on your skates this weekend as two of London’s most beautiful ice skating rinks open for the festive season, or for something a bit more magical Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of...
View ArticleLondon Video of the Week: Santa Comes to London Zoo!
Ho ho ho! Santa Claus has come to ZSL London Zoo! In this fun video, Father Christmas is making a list and checking it twice to see if all of the zoo’s animals have been nice this year. Find out more...
View Article10 of the Best London Lions
For an urban area, London has quite a few lions. But not all of the fluffy-fur-and-big-teeth variety. From stone lions to stage lions to the real thing, we round up 10 of the best places to see the...
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