The South East of England includes Berkshire, East Sussex, West Sussex, Isle of Wight, Surrey, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Kent and London. As well as the exciting adventures to be had in the capital, the surrounding areas are packed full of outdoor pursuits and attractions. Historic houses, inspiring cathedrals and great shopping destinations will all make for a great day out.
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If you're interested in the tastes and styles of the urban middle classes then head to The Geffrye Museum set in the delightful 18th century almshouse buildings. There us also a walled herb garden and series of period gardens. Tickets are only £2 with a free admission for children under 16.
Mingle with the world's most famous at Madame Tussauds, you can meet Sports Stars, Royalty, TV Stars and more as you wander through the waxworks.
Get close to the majestic gorillas at London Zoo's Gorilla Kingdom. They have over 12,000 amazing animals for you to see so take the family and have a fantastic day out!
Open from 10am-6pm every day except 24th to 26th December. Enjoy viewing science in a completely different way with a whole host of activities and exhibitions to look at.
Watch the Changing the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace, where 1 member of the Queen's Guards exchanges duty with the previous guard.Check out the website for the schedule to make your trip more organised!
The British Museum holds more than seven million objects from all over the world helping to illustrate and document the story of human culture from its beginning to present day. Sunday to Wednesday the museum is open from 9am to 6pm, every Thursday the museum is open later until 8.30pm.