There’s plenty to keep young Londoners busy during the summer holidays, with a wide selection of summer holiday London events and activities taking place throughout the city for the summer of 2008. See below for a pick of the best places to visit for an active summer break. Beats watching television all day…

Somerset House
A series of workshops are taking place throughout the summer of 2008 at Somerset House, inviting kids to get creative in a fun, lively atmosphere. There is an exciting family programme available, including free Saturday workshops for 6-12 year olds and free holiday drop ins. Somerset House also plays host to Free Time, four days of art dance, music and storytelling.

Somerset House Free Time

Science Museum
All manner of science related mayhem will be kicking off at the Science Museum this summer, with a line up of workshops and special events in store for mad scientists in the making. Asides from the exciting exhibitions, events and workshops are taking place on certain over the summer holidays. Science Muesum workshops are free, but spaces are limited.

Science Museum Events

Kids Week Theatre
Budding thespians and general attention seekers can get their fill of theatre during Kids Week, a huge theatre event in August. Discount theatre shows, acting workshops, performance classes and more are on the line up for a week of top theatre fun in Central London. Kids Week 2008 takes place from Friday 15th August – Friday 29th August 2008.

Kids Week

Imperial War Museum London
Along with the fascinating James Bond and Ian Fleming exhibition showing at the Imperial War Museum, there is always plenty of fun for kids. Events and activities about the First and Second World Wars, special themed days, craft sessions and story telling are just some of the things you can expect to entertain your little nippers over the summer holidays in London.

Imperial War Museum Events

National Gallery
With free entry into one of the most famous of all London's art galleries, and many free events for kids too, this is a great place to take your art loving children over the summer holiday. Painting and drawing sessions, arts and crafts events, and the chance to hear the fascinating stories behind some of the collection can all be expected over throughout summer 2008.

National Gallery Events

Kew Gardens
If the weather is fine, the take your little ones outdoors for the day and get them out in the fresh air. Free kids activities are held with the Climbers and Creepers throughout the summer holidays and there is the chance to explore the highs and lows of Kew's trees with the tree top walkway at the Tree Festival. This will have them sleeping soundly after an energetic day outdoors.

Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew Events

London Zoo
Meet the penguins, pet rabbits, see the Gorilla Kingdom and experience the thrills of the birds of prey - there is so much to see and do at London Zoo, that one day may not be enough. Kids activities and special events take place throughout the summer, and there is also the chance to get involved with a wide range of animals.

London Zoo Events

David Beckham Academy
Kids who love sport will be keen on spending time at the David Beckham Academy over the summer as a variety of courses allow children to improve their footballing skills and learn more about training and keeping fit.

David Beckham Academy Summer Courses

All Star Lanes
Kids who love bowling are in for a treat with the Small Star Lanes summer club. Great for all ages, there is plenty of fun and of course, plenty of bowling to be had over the summer holiday.

All Star Lanes Kids Club

Ripleys Believe it or Not Museum
If your child continually freaks you out with unusual and bizarre facts, then Ripleys Museum is the place to take them. Open from 20th August, the museum contains some of the most unusual artefacts on earth.

Ripleys Believe it or Not London

O2 Arena
Celebrate the Olympics and enjoy a summer of free sport with all kinds of activities and events for children. Whether your kids are into cricket, football, basketball or tennis, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Summer of Sport at O2

Buckingham Palace
Children who love history and the Queen will love the idea of visiting Buckingham Palace. Open over summer 2008, the rooms are set up for a state banquet with decadent silverware and sumptuous table decorations on display.

Summer Opening at Buckingham Palace

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