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days out in londonLondon is an amazing city to visit. But days out in London for kids can become very expensive once you start visiting the various attractions that the capital has to offer. Make sure you don't pay full price on your family days out in London this summer, or you can easily end up almost £100 out of pocket.

We’ve scoured the web to find the very best discounts, deals and offers on family days out in London for kids. So you can treat the family without leaving a hole in your wallet!

Madame Tussauds

If you’re planning a couple of days out in London for kids, Madame Tussauds is the place for them to meet their hero.

Well, almost. Madame Tussauds lets you mingle with over 300 incredibly life-like celebrity waxworks, from Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge to David Beckham and Rihanna.

Standard on-the-door ticket prices

Adult: £30
Child: £25.80

The best deals and discounts on Madame Tussauds tickets

  • You can grab this 2 for 1 deal on Madame Tussauds tickets when you book coach tickets with National Express and print off the voucher. You’ll need to buy two coach tickets to London, valid on the same day as your Madame Tussauds visit.
  • Bag a 2 for 1 deal on Madame Tussauds tickets when you also buy train tickets to the attraction and fill in the voucher. You’ll need to buy two train tickets to London, valid on the same day as your Madame Tussauds visit.
  • Get a Madame Tussauds ticket for just £8 worth of Tesco Clubcard vouchers. That’s less than a third of the standard ticket price.
  • Even if none of the other deals suit you, you can save money on family days out in London simply by booking tickets in advance. Buy your tickets online at least a day before you visit and you can currently save 25%.

London Zoo

ZSL London Zoo is the ultimate London destination for animal lovers. With over 760 different species, and highlights that include Penguin Beach and Gorilla Kingdom, you and your family could easily spend a whole day there.

You can also be happy in the knowledge that your visit will be supporting a very good cause: ZSL runs conservation programmes in over 50 countries worldwide.

Standard on-the-door ticket prices

Adult: £20 (winter season) or £22 (peak season)

Child: £15.50 (winter season) or £17 (peak season)

The best deals and discounts on London Zoo tickets

  • If you have a London Pass, you’ll be able to get into London Zoo (and over 50 other London attractions) for absolutely nothing. One of these ‘sightseeing city cards’ can work out as excellent value: With a six day adult pass (online price £99) you get an enormous £480 worth of attraction entry!
  • You can grab this 2 for 1 deal on London Zoo tickets when you book coach tickets with National Express and print off the voucher. You’ll need to buy two coach tickets to London, valid on the same day as your London Zoo visit.
  • Bag a 2 for 1 deal on London Zoo tickets if you also buy train tickets to the attraction and fill in the voucher. You’ll need to buy two train tickets to London, valid on the same day as your London Zoo visit.
  • Finally, every £5 in Tesco Clubcard vouchers turns into a massive £20 if you spend them on London Zoo tickets. That means your points are worth four times as much as usual.

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Whilst in the capital to enjoy a few family days out in London, why not take your little ones to enjoy one of Europe’s largest collections of global marine life? SEA LIFE London Aquarium is a great way to experience a spectacular collection of over 500 species swimming in an impressive two million litres of water. Plus, if you’re brave enough, you can now explore Shark Reef Encounter featuring 16 mighty sharks!

Standard on-the-door ticket prices

Adult: £19.80
Child: £14.40

The best deals and discounts on SEA LIFE London Aquarium tickets

  • Bag a 2 for 1 deal on SEA LIFE London Aquarium tickets if you also buy train tickets to the attraction and fill in the voucher. You’ll need to buy two train tickets to London, valid on the same day as your Sea LIFE London Aquarium visit.
  • Get a SEA LIFE London Aquarium ticket for just £5.50 worth of Tesco Clubcard vouchers. That’s just over a quarter of the standard ticket price.

The Tower of London

Family days out in London wouldn't be complete without a visit to this iconic symbol of London on the north bank of the River Thames. Explore the historical castle that safeguards the world famous diamonds of the Crown Jewels, along with armoury, the Royal Mint and more.

There are fun family activities and tours to spot ravens and join a Yeoman Warder, and you can also hear the fascinating stories behind the Royal Menagerie and prisoner’s exhibition.

Standard on-the-door ticket prices

Adult: £20.90
Child: £10.45
Family (2 adults and up to 6 kids): £55

The best deals and discounts on Tower of London tickets

  • If you have a London Pass, you’ll be able to get into London Zoo (and over 50 other London attractions) for absolutely nothing. One of these ‘sightseeing city cards’ can work out as excellent value: With a six day adult pass (online price £99) you get an enormous £480 of attraction entry!
  • You can grab this 2 for 1 deal on Tower of London tickets when you book coach tickets with National Express and print off the voucher. You’ll need to buy two coach tickets to London, valid on the same day as your Tower of London visit.
  • Even if none of these deals are for you, save £2.90 per individual ticket or £8 on a family ticket (valid for up to two adults and six kids) if you book online in advance, rather than buying them at the gate on the day.

The London Dungeon

Discover 1,000 years of London’s gory history with this chilling 90 minute adventure the whole family can enjoy. There are three bloodcurdling rides and actor-led shows to make you scream, including The Great Fire of London, Jack the Ripper and Sweeny Todd. Get your own back on the new Vengance 5D laser ride by shooting ghosts and ghouls.

Standard on-the-door ticket prices

Adult: £24
Child: £18.60

The best deals and discounts on London Dungeon tickets

  • You can grab this 2 for 1 deal on London Dungeon tickets when you book coach tickets with National Express and print off the voucher. You’ll need to buy two coach tickets to London, valid on the same day as your London Dungeon visit.
  • You can currently save up to 25% if you buy your tickets online via the Buyagift website. The biggest discounts are on tickets for midweek entry.
  • Bag a 2 for 1 deal on London Dungeon tickets if you also buy train tickets to the attraction and fill in the voucher. You’ll need to buy two train tickets to London, valid on the same day as your London Dungeon visit.
  • Get a London Dungeon ticket for just £7 worth of Tesco Clubcard vouchers. That’s just over a quarter of the standard ticket price.

The London Eye

What better way to see the city during your days out in London than by flying high on the London Eye. The capsules give you a 360 degree visual of the capital, and on a clear day you can see around 25 miles from the top! You can tower above Big Ben and see how many landmarks you can spot on this breath-taking experience.

Standard on-the-door ticket prices

Adult: £18.90
Child: £11.10

The best deals and discounts on London Eye tickets

  • If you book your tickets online at least a day before your visit, you can save 10% per ticket, or 20% on family tickets (for a family of four) on the standard ticket price.
  • And finally - if you’re also planning to spend your days out in London visiting Madame Tussauds, it’s well worth buying a combination ticket. At the moment, you can book adult entry to both attractions for a total online price of just £34.20.

Final top tips for days out in London for kids

  • Find your way around the capital using the Transport for London website
  • Hostel Bookers currently have a great summer sale where you can find up to 40% off
  • Hotels London have some fantastic discounts on a wide range of hotels around London including up to 70% off
  • The Time Out website lists London events happening every week
  • Toptable will help you track down the best restaurant deals in London
  • Laterooms has some great last minute deals on hotel rooms if you're planning to stay in the city centre for more than one day in its Best of British deals section.

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