Its
hard to define this sector in words, but this page broadly looks at
attractions that are aimed to entertain and thrill, often aimed at
kids.
Many of them like the London Dungeon and Ripley's are replicated in
many other cities and adapted to have some local relevance to London.
Many of them are very popular, the queues at Madame Tussaud's for
example are legendary and beat the queue tickets are worthwhile considering,
despite the price premium
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Madame
Tussaud's - Baker Street
Madame
Tussaud was French and lived in Paris, attending the court of Versailles.
After starting her wax museum in Paris she moved to London in 1802.
The rest is history, other wax museums imitate but none match the
original.
You
will find the latest pop/ film stars as well as political figures.
Other sections include the well known Chamber of Horrors.
Madame
Tussaud's Official Web Site
London
Dungeon - London Bridge
The
London Dungeon is a more gruesome version of Madame Tussaud's. The
attraction consists of a series of set scenes reproducing chilling
aspects of medieval London. Expect lots of darkness, dripping water,
skeletons, caged rates, tolling bells etc. to add to the atmosphere.
Naturally
there are scenes of torture in all its variations.
All
are brought to life with special effects very well done, originally
conceived for film and TV. Actors add life to the displays and among
other things may sentence you personally to death.
London
Dungeon Official Web Site
Ripley's
Believe It Or Not - Piccadilly Circus
Prepare to be astonished,
astounded and amazed by over 800 authentic, original and unbelievable
exhibits spread over 5 floors!
From
a four-metre long model of Tower Bridge made out of matchsticks, animated
T-Rex, mirror maze and an upside-down tea party to the world’s
tallest man, mars meteorite, spinning vortex and a Mini Cooper encrusted
with 1,000,000 Swarovski crystals. .
Ripley's
Official Web Site
Tower
Bridge Experience - Tower Bridge
You can walk across Tower Bridge at all times, but
this attraction allows you to go one step further. The Tower Bridge
Exhibition is inside the most famous bridge in the world.
Lifts take you high above the traffic deck to the high level walkways
where you can take your photographs unobstructed by glass. Another
part explores the engine rooms that enable the bridge to lift, (which
it still performs today).
Tower
Bridge Experience Official Web Site
Thames
RIB Experience - Embankment
Experience London from the River Thames during an hour
long exhilarating London RIB Speed Boat Trip, which includes a super
RIB Boat Tour of all the famous London Historic Sites. Wet weather
clothing as well as life jackets and there is no more than 12 people
on each small craft.
Thames
RIB Experience Official Web Site
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Duck Tour - Amphibious Tour Of London By Road & River |
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exciting road and river adventure appealing to visitors of all
ages.
In
an amphibious vehicle you will pass famous London landmarks
such as Big Ben, The House of Parliament and Trafalgar Square
before a dramatic launch into the Thames from out slipway
at Vauxhall for the water borne part of the 80 minute tour.
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Duck Tour - More Information |
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