5 Reasons to Visit the London Transport Museum
The London Transport Museum can be found in Covent Garden and was built to conserve the transport heritage of Britain’s capital city. This award-winning museum showcases the history of modern-day transport. We are taken back to the days of early transportation in London and get to know more about the science of horsepowers and how the vehicle operates. Car fanatics will enjoy the experience and a favourite fun-time for you to enjoy with the family. Open daily from 10–6 pm, a great way to kick off your Autumn vacation in London. This article explores some of the reasons you should visit the London Transport Museum. Also, check out Special Offers London Hotels to get the best accommodation deals for your Christmas holiday in London.
Kids under 17 get in for free
Most of us enjoy getting something for free or receiving special discounts and deals on items. As someone travelling with kids, your holiday could prove to be quite expensive. Luckily, some places in the city allow kids to visit for free. At the London Transport Museum Kids under the age of 17 get in for free. The regular admission fee is 17.50 pounds.
Kids Program during the School Holidays
If you’ve ever wondered about how you plan to keep the kids entertained during the school holiday, well you can look no further than the London Transport Museum. This fun, interactive space has a comprehensive itinerary of activities for children of all age groups. They get to interact with children of similar age groups and have the opportunity to learn and play all at the same time.
Bring a picnic basket
At the lower deck of the museum, you will find a space where visitors can enjoy quiet family time over a picnic. You are permitted to bring your picnic basket. Alternatively, you can order one of the many delicious meals available at the upper deck restaurant. Staying true to the culinary culture of London, you will find that there is a wide selection of dishes to choose from. To enjoy exotic flavours from the east, you can head over to one of the nearby Indian Restaurants in Paddington London.
See the world’s first underground steam train
While visiting the museum, you will have a chance to explore over 200 years of transport history and get to see the world’s first underground steam train. You will also get to see original tube posters as well as the dramatic underground map, which is a complete transformation to the London Underground we see today. One of the most famous underground stations in London is Paddington Station made famous in the movie Paddington Bear. Park Grand London Paddington is located within walking distance to the station.
Interactive activities for the kids
The kids will have the opportunity to role-play in the different roles of the transport industry. There is also a learning centre where they get a behind-the-scenes look at the engineering process of trains, buses and other motor vehicles.
