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Are you in the process of planning your family's trip to London, England? If so, you may soon start to examine area attractions. As a parent, you know the importance of educating your child, while still allowing them to have fun. What is nice about London is that you can do both at many places, including the three top rated attractions highlighted below.

1 - The Tower of London

The Tower of London is located on Tower Hill in the City Square Mile neighborhood.
At first glance, your children might assume they will be bored out of their mind, but that won't be the case once they step inside. A world of fun, excitement, and learning awaits.

The Yeaman Warder tours are perfect for children of all ages. In fact, it is one of the biggest attractions of The Tower. The warders, also commonly known as "beefeaters," not only stand guard, but give short tours. This landmark is also known for its legend of the raven. Your children can have fun spotting one of seven ravens onsite. A visit to the Jewel House, where your children can look at the Crown Jewels of England, will leave them amazed, especially when they see the armed guards.

When it comes to attractions in London some of the city's most well-known landmarks are the first that come to mind. Unless you take the time to research London before your trip, there is so much that you can miss. Although popular attractions, the landmarks briefly highlighted below, are occasionally referred to as hidden treasures. This is because many tourists are pleased when they stumble across them.

1 - The Freeman's Hall

The Freeman's Hall is located at 60 Great Queen Street in the Covent Garden neighborhood of London. Here you will find a large, but sometimes hard to see from afar building. Today's structure was built in 1931. Before that, the original structure, which was built in 1776, was declared unsafe.

This hidden treasure is home to a memorial for those who lost their lives during World War I. Guided hours are available and last an average of one hour. On those tours, you can view the lodge rooms, library, museum, and Grand Temple.

Freemason's Hall is considered a must visit, but you can only visit on the weekdays. Its hours are Monday through Friday from 10am until 5pm. Admission is free.

Are you an American searching for the perfect family vacation destination? If you are, you may be looking local. As great as the United States is, why not think international. In fact, did you know that London, England is a great destination for a family trip? It is.

If you are interested in traveling to London with your family, there is one step you must first take. That step involves acquiring passports for all members of your family. Americans need passports to travel overseas. There is nothing worse than planning a trip only to later realize that you can't go. So order your passports the moment you decide to travel abroad. They can take up to two months to arrive at your doorstep.

Once your family has valid passports or at least ordered them, you can start to plan your London family vacation. The next step involves your airline reservations. Due to its location overseas, a trip to London can be long, especially for small children. You may find the best luck with an overnight flight. This allows you and your family to catch some much needed rest. Most importantly, your children are easy to occupy when they are sleeping!

When on a trip to London, popular stops include a visit to the Houses of Parliament, the London Tower Bridge, and St. Paul's Cathedral. These attractions are all considered must visits, but if you would like to take a small step away from the "traditional," history of London, you are encouraged to step inside the London Dungeon.

Although occasionally classified as a museum, there is much more to this popular attraction. In a way, it serves as a museum, theater, haunted house, and small amusement park. Those are interesting combinations, which is why the London Dungeon is considered a must visit. However, due to the nature of this attraction, this is not the best stop for those on a family vacation.

The London Dungeon is located at 28 Tooley Street. As soon as you step enter the dungeon, which is located in a cellar beneath the London Bridge, you will know what awaits you.

Speaking of the nature of the London Dungeon, it highlights the darker side of London. This is a side of London that many are unfamiliar with. Just a few of the events you will find highlighted here include torture, the plague, the Great Fire of London, and the chilling true tales of Jack the Ripper and Sweeny Todd.

Are you looking for a fun, yet unique attraction for your next visit to London? Do you want to do more than just walk through historical landmarks? If so, look no farther than the London Eye.

The London Eye, also referred to as the Millennium Wheel, is a large Ferris wheel. In fact, it is the largest Ferris wheel in Europe. It measure 443 feet high. Although defined as a Ferris wheel, it is important not to confuse this attraction with what you may see at a local fair. It is so much more. In fact, you may have seen nothing like it before.

The London Eye is made up of 32 capsules. All capsules are seated and air conditioned; however, visitors have the option of moving around. In fact, you are encouraged to if you want to snap photographs and see the many nearby London landmarks.

Due to its size, a ride around the wheel takes approximately 30 minutes. Although long by many standards, it gives you the opportunity to see London like you never have before. Also, remember your ability to move around.