Explore the amazing Theme Parks in London




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Explore the amazing Theme Parks in London




September 11, 2018

Explore the delights of Harry Potter, Legoland or Shrek when visiting a Theme Park around London.

Discover how the legendary films were made, and see the incredible amount of props that were created at the Warner Bros Studio Tours site in north London.  See inside the Knight Bus and Professor Snape’s classroom, and visit the gleaming red steam train waiting at the platform in Kings Cross.  This is where the films were actually produced and many of the staff actually took part in them as school children. All tickets must be pre-booked and early booking is recommended as this is a very popular destination.  Book online at www.wbstudiotour.co.uk

New this year is Shrek’s Adventure located just across Westminster Bridge.  While a resident at hotels in Central London Kensington visitors can take part in 10 interactive live shows involving the famous characters such as Shrek and Donkey plus a magical flying bus.  Booking is also recommended, especially during peak holiday times, as lots of young children want to enjoy this attraction. www.shreksadventure.com

Legoland is one of the most famous theme parks in the UK. Situated at Windsor, an hour or so away from London, it provides the opportunity to keep young children occupied for a full day as they discover favorite Lego characters and Lego Worlds.  This is where you can explore the Duplo Valley, Adventure Land, Lego City and the Land of the Vikings. Take rides on roller coasters, travel through Atlantis in submarines as well as many other rides and experiences. www.legoland.co.uk.

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Even closer to London is Chessington World of Adventures complete with water rides, SEA Life Centre, Zoo and theme park. This offers something for all the family, no matter what the children’s age and is guaranteed to provide lots of fun. Relax with a stroll round a zoo containing over 1,000 animals; or take screaming journeys on roller coasters and water rides – the choice is yours. www.chessington.com

For those wanting an active experience, try discovering the views from the treetops at Go Ape in Trent Park, north London.  This is a world where a head for heights is essential as you are fastened to zip lines to zoom between trees, climb over rope ladders and enjoy the pleasures of Tarzan swings.  There is an age restriction – no children under 10 years old. www.goape.co.uk

Fancy a ghoulish experience? Then take a trip over to the London Dungeon near London Bridge.  This is where you can find out about the more horrific and ghoulish side of London’s history.  Tour 1,000 years of London history and see Guy Fawkes attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament, Witch trials, plague houses, and torture chambers as well as legendary characters such as Jack the Ripper and Sweeney Todd, the infamous barber of Fleet Street. www.thedungeons.com. While visiting these amazing Theme Parks, you can make your day worthwhile by having a private dinner or social gathering with your friends and family, make sure to check the private dining in Central London that can serve you good dining facilities.