Easter Break in London

It's nearly Easter. The kids are becoming restless and you're waking up in the middle of the night with cold sweats as you still haven't sorted out a well-oiled inventory of things to do over the half-term.

It seems that every year the Easter half-term gets a little longer, meaning more time with your kids - a blessing many would say, but keeping them entertained for such a long time can be a daunting prospect.

So, why not de-camp to our glorious capital for a few days and try out this quick-fire list of things to do in and around London to keep your kids entertained so you don't have to.

Head to Ripley's Believe it or Not for the strangest museum in the UK! Here you will discover all manner of strange sights and artefacts from around the world and they are currently offering a 2 for 1 offer on adult and child tickets. If Ripley's is a little too strange, take your kids to Madame Tussauds. The famous Waxworks have recently unveiled their latest draw - a Justin Bieber doppelgänger - guaranteed to put a smile on the face of all teenage daughters.

For slightly more adventurous children, you could treat them to a ride on one of London's most awe-inspiring attractions - The Eye. The London Eye is perfect for gaining a sense of the vast scale of the city and your kids will gasp in delight as the attraction soars higher into the sky. Failing the London Eye, why not try the capital's theme park of choice - Thorpe Park. The range of rides widens every year giving you and your children even more choice of excitement.

In preparation for the forthcoming royal wedding, you could take a tour of Buckingham Palace? Ticket prices start at £17.50, a small price to pay to view the interior of one of the most glorious palatial residencies in the whole of Europe! If Buckingham doesn't entice the kids, you could pick one from The Tower of London, Hampton Court or Kensington Palace!

Family Fun at the Emirates Palace

If you feel like escaping the winter chills with your family come the holidays, then you will find that the enchanting Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi offers loads of activities and fun for all the family. The hotel is set on an exclusive 1.3 km long white sandy private beach along the shores of the Arabian Gulf, and there are two fantastic poolside recreation and dining areas at opposite ends of the Palace. On the east side there is Las Brisas by the East Pool surrounded by beautiful palm trees, with a pool bar and a jacuzzi. On the other side of the complex is Cascades by the West Pool with thrilling waterfalls, water rides, and a children’s outdoor play zone, Sarab Land, for 5-12 year olds, where your young ones can enjoy face painting and even a mini-Olympics! Sarab Land is a supervised area, leaving parents free to enjoy quality time together.

But if you thought that play was arranged only for children, time to think again - a special play area, The Energy Play Zone, has been exclusively set aside for the adults, and is a state-of-the-art outdoor gym facility boasting the latest high tech equipment from France.

However, you may be pleased to hear, staying at the Emirates Palace isn’t all about activity. When you have worked up an appetite there is a great choice of restaurants – at Mezzaluna you can enjoy that sun-drenched taste of Mediterranean cuisine, if you love fresh seafood then try Sayad, or you could have a tasty barbecue at Al Qasr, traditional Lebanese cuisine at Diwan L’Auberge, or go for the wonderful dining club experience at Etoiles.

Not only all this but the Emirates Palace has rooms and suites that are the last word in comfort and luxury, tastefully decorated with a hint of Arabian flavour and equipped with all the latest technology.

So if you are looking for the ultimate in family activity, relaxation and good food, it doesn’t get much better than the Emirates Palace.


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