Family day out

Family days out

Pimlico is a great destination for a family trip offering entertainment for kids of all ages. We’ve picked some of the most popular family-friendly things to do and sorted them into a handy list.

St Saviour’s, Pimlico St Saviour’s is an Anglo-Catholic church in Pimlico, City of Westminster, London, England, located at the north end of St George’s Square. It was constructed in the 1860s as part of Thomas Cubitt’s development of the area on behalf of the Marquess of Westminster. St.George’s Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 3QW. 020 7834 9520 www.stsp.org.uk/

St James’s Park St James’s Park includes The Mall and Horse Guards Parade, and is surrounded by landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Whitehall. The park’s famous flower beds at the front of Buckingham Palace are a familiar backdrop to pageants including Trooping the Colour, as well as state visits and other ceremonial occasions. Enjoy impressive views of the lake and fountain from St James’s Café, watch the resident pelicans at feeding time, or while away a sunny afternoon in a deckchair. London SW1A 2BJ. 0300 061 2350 www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/st-jamess-park

Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is recognised around the world as the home of The Queen, the focus of national and royal celebrations. Buckingham Palace is open for guided tours on selected dates. Royal Collection Trust looks after the Royal Collection, one of the most important art collections in the world and manages the public opening of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen. Through our work, from exhibitions and learning programmes to publications and retail products, we aim to ensure that the Royal Collection and Palaces are valued and enjoyed by everyone. London SW1A 1AA. 0303 123 7300 www.rct.uk/visit/buckingham-palace

Westminster Abbey A royal church offering daily services for all and a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history. Coronations, royal weddings, kings, queens, statesmen and soldiers; poets, heroes and villains – history happens here and it’s all waiting to be discovered. 20 Deans Yd, London SW1P 3PA. 020 7222 5152 www.westminster-abbey.org/

Hyde Park Set right in the heart of London, Hyde Park offers both world-class events and concerts together with plenty of quiet places to relax and unwind. Dip your toes in the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, brave an open water swim in the Serpentine, or just admire the views across the lake from a waterside café. Have a go at tennis, horse riding, or join the many joggers, walkers and cyclists enjoying the open air. London W2 2UH. 0300 061 2000 www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/hyde-park Science Museum Our museum tells the stories of the extraordinary human achievement and technological advances that have helped humanity overcome challenges throughout history. From Helen Sharman’s iconic space suit to Amy Johnson’s marvellous Gipsy Moth aeroplane, these incredible stories help ignite curiosity, encourage scientific endeavour and spark the imagination. Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2DD. 0330 058 0058 www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/

Battersea Park Children’s Zoo The perfect place for little explorers in the heart of London’s Battersea Park. Our zoo is a safe, outdoor environment where you can enjoy the fresh air and reconnect with the natural world. We’re passionate about conservation and education here at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo. In association with our sister park the New Forest Wildlife Park in Hampshire, we contribute to many conservation programmes, listed below. At Battersea Park Children’s Zoo we have two species that are part of the European Endangered Species Programme. Battersea Park - Via, Chelsea Brg, London SW11 4NJ. 020 7924 5826 www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk/

Tate Britain Tate holds the national collection of British art from 1500 to the present day and international modern and contemporary art. British art is represented by artists chosen for their contribution to its history and development, rather than their nationality alone. The collection continues to expand its holdings of modern and contemporary art from around the world.Entry remains free for everyone, with a charge for some exhibitions. Advance booking is recommended, particularly for exhibitions as they may sell out, but tickets for both the collection and exhibitions are often available on the door. Millbank, London SW1P 4RG. 020 7887 8888 www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain

Royal Albert Hall The Royal Albert Hall is a concert hall on the northern edge of South Kensington, London. One of the United Kingdom’s most treasured and distinctive buildings, it is held in trust for the nation and managed by a registered charity which receives no government funding. Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP. 020 7589 8212 www.royalalberthall.com/