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Attractions and Activities in or near Merton, such as Captive Minds and Battersea Park Children's Zoo are listed below. The London borough of Merton is in south west London and includes Mitcham, Morden and Wimbledon. The All England Lawn tennis Championship takes place each year at Wimbledon.

Captive Minds

Captive Minds, Hurlingham Park, London, London

Hurlingham Park, Hurlingham Road, London 3.8 miles away

Concours D’Elegance has quickly established itself as one of the “must-attend” events of the social calendar. Inspired by the salons of the 18th century, the event has a rich 20-year heritage, celebrating everything that epitomises design and style.... more

Battersea Park Children's Zoo

Battersea Park Children's Zoo, Battersea Park, London, London

Battersea Park, London 4.5 miles away

You can’t beat a good zoo. Battersea Park Children's Zoo at London's Chelsea Gate brings wildlife to the city with an excellent array of creatures with which to wow your kids. Pop up beside the meerkats, hang out with Wiggle and Piggle the Kune Kune... more

WWT London Wetland Centre

WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth's Walk, London, London

Queen Elizabeth's Walk, Barnes, London 4.7 miles away

London Wetland Centre is a 105 acre wildlife haven with scenic walkways through the beautiful lakes, streams and gardens that are home to birds, bats, water voles, grass snakes, amphibians, dragonflies and moths. Unwind in this oasis in the heart of... more

Westminster Cathedral

Westminster Cathedral, Victoria, London, London

Victoria, London 5.9 miles away

Westminster Cathedral is one London's best kept secrets. Its stunning Byzantine architecture sets it apart from other London landmarks. The Cathedral is world renowned for its wonderful music and choir. Visitors will find this a very special place to... more

Altitude Gospel Brunch

Altitude Gospel Brunch, 21-24 Millbank, London, London

21-24 Millbank, London 6.0 miles away

GOSPEL MUSIC BRUNCH London’s only gospel brunch presented by Altitude London with the world famous London Community Gospel Choir. If you are looking for an uplifting feel to a Sunday afternoon, something to make the hairs stand up on the back... more

Londons River Room

Londons River Room, Altitude London, London, London

Altitude London, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London 6.0 miles away

THE NEW YORK BRUNCH PARTY AT LONDON’S RIVER ROOM Brunch has gotten a little crazy as of late, but we're gonna upgrade the diagnosis to raving mad. Welcome to 'New York Brunch Party', a full-blown midday bacchanal of madness at London’s River Room... more

Altitude 360

Altitude 360, Millbank Tower, London, London

Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London 6.0 miles away

Altitude London Situated in Westminster, the Millbank Tower is London’s tallest riverside building. It is home to Altitude London, the five star media and entertainment venue. With 14 subdivided rooms split over five floors, the Grade II-listed... more

Altitude's Christmas Packages

Altitude's Christmas Packages, Millbank Tower, London, London

Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London 6.0 miles away

CHRISTMAS 2012 AT ALTITUDE LONDON Live the high life this Christmas at one of our exclusive parties. Four unique venues located within Westminster’s iconic Millbank Tower offer bespoke Christmas parties with the perfect touch of holiday cheer. ... more

Kensington Palace, The Enchanted Palace

Kensington Palace, The Enchanted Palace, London, London

London 6.1 miles away

Kensington Palace is now the Enchanted Palace... Until 2012 Kensington Palace has been transformed into a unique multi-sensory visitor experience weaving contemporary fashion, performance, dreamlike installations and tales of the palaces' princesses,... more

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace, London, London

London 6.3 miles away

Buckingham Palace was built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham and was made the royal family´s principal residence by Queen Victoria in 1837. It is now the official London residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and serves as both home and... more

Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens, Kew Road, Richmond, London

Kew Road, Kew, Richmond 6.3 miles away

Treat yourself to a day wandering through the rose pergolas, clambering treetop-height through the limes or just lazing by the lake at Kew Gardens, the 300-acre Unesco World Heritage site in south-west London. Admittedly, when the sun is out there’s... more

Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, London

East Molesey 6.4 miles away

Everyone has heard of Hampton Court Palace, where the mighty King Henry VIII entertained, wooed and ruled with a rod of iron. The Great Hall is England’s greatest example of a medieval hall and was host to Shakespeare’s company in 1603/4 while the... more

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey, The Chapter Office, London, London

The Chapter Office, 20 Dean's Yard, Westminster Abbey, London 6.4 miles away

Westminster Abbey, an architectural masterpiece of the 13th-16th centuries. A place of daily worship and burial place of Kings, statesmen, poets, scientists, warriors and musicians. Westminster Abbey is a `Royal Peculiar´ under the jurisdiction of a... more

Houses of Parliament

Houses of Parliament, Palace of Westminster, London, London

Palace of Westminster, Westminster, London 6.6 miles away

If you have ever fancied taking a look around the magnificent Houses of Parliament, there are several ways to go about it – all free. If you just want to watch the politicians tearing each other to pieces in a debate, you can queue up at the Cromwell... more

Thames River Boats

Thames River Boats, Westminster Pier, London, London

Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London 6.6 miles away

Thames River Boats is the only riverboat company operating a daily scheduled service from Westminster to Kew, Richmond and Hampton Court.... more

EDF Energy London Eye

EDF Energy London Eye, Riverside Building County Hall, London, London

Riverside Building County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London 6.8 miles away

It was only meant to be temporary, the London Eye. A 135-metre high confection of steel and glass, inexorably turning at a snail’s pace so that 3.5 million tourists and Londoners can hop on and see across the capital and beyond. But 14 years on and... more

London Dungeon

London Dungeon, Riverside Building, London, London

Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London 6.8 miles away

London Dungeon is deep in the heart of London, buried beneath the paving stones of historic Southwark. The world´s most chillingly famous horror attraction. The London Dungeon brings more than 2,000 years of gruesomely authentic history vividly back... more

London Sea Life Aquarium

London Sea Life Aquarium, County Hall, London, London

County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London 6.8 miles away

The SEA LIFE London Aquarium is home to one of Europe's largest collections of global marine life and the jewel in the crown of the 28 SEA LIFE attractions in the UK and Europe. Situated in the heart of London, the experience takes visitors on an... more

Bateaux London

Bateaux London, Embankment Pier, London, London

Embankment Pier, Victoria Embankment, London 7.0 miles away

Gliding past London's best-loved landmarks, Bateaux London's cruises are a unique and memorable way to experience the city. The river Thames is one of the oldest trade route rivers in the world and each cruise will transport guests on a journey past... more

Chessington World of Adventures

Chessington World of Adventures, Chessington, Surrey

Chessington 7.1 miles away

CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES GOES EAST Brand new Asian-themed land opens for 2010 season Explorers of all ages have lots of reasons to be excited this Easter, as Chessington World of Adventures uncovers its most ambitious family attraction ever on... more

Royal Opera House

Royal Opera House, Bow Street, London, London

Bow Street, Covent Garden, London 7.4 miles away

The Royal Opera House is the third theatre on the Covent Garden site, the previous two being destroyed by fire. The new building opened in May 1858 becoming known as the Royal Opera House in 1892. Restoration work began again in 1996 and was... more

Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds, Marylebone Road, London, London

Marylebone Road, London 7.6 miles away

Madame Tussauds is constantly developing.We are proud to bring our customers a truly ground-breaking and contemporary experience. A visit to Madame Tussauds London is an educational day out with a difference! Be part of the interactive experience at... more

Vinopolis

Vinopolis, No 1 Bank End, London, London

No 1 Bank End, London 7.6 miles away

Whether your knowledge of wine stretches only as far as what it says on the back of a bottle of Pinot or would put Jane McQuitty to shame, Vinopolis makes for a very pleasing afternoon’s London attraction. All high-vaulted ceilings and exposed... more

Sherlock Holmes Museum

Sherlock Holmes Museum, 221b Baker Street, London, London

221b Baker Street, London 7.6 miles away

The Sherlock Holmes Museum has already had over 2 million visitors since opening 12 years ago. It is unique. It is in a Georgian building dating from 1815. It is totally unspoiled (by which is meant un-modernised!) and is identical to the lodging... more

Shakespeare´s Globe Exhibition

Shakespeare´s Globe Exhibition, 21 New Globe Walk, London, London

21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London 7.6 miles away

Shakespeare´s Globe Exhibition explores the life and works of our greatest playwright, the London where he lived, and the theatre for which he wrote. The Exhibition is the largest of its kind devoted to Shakespeare and is situated beneath the... more

Epsom Downs Racecourse

Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom Downs, Epsom, Surrey

Epsom Downs, Epsom 7.6 miles away

Epsom Downs Racecourse: Part of British racing’s appeal is the variety of its racecourses, and Epsom is unique, particularly as it is the home of the world's greatest flat race - the Investec Derby. Staged within the Investec Derby Festival over two... more

Lord's Tour & MCC Museum

Lord's Tour & MCC Museum, Lord's Ground, London, London

Lord's Ground, London 7.8 miles away

Lord´s Tour & MCC Museum is renowned as the home of cricket and England´s premier ground for international matches. The fully guided tour includes the Pavilion, MCC Museum, which celebrates the 450 year history of the game, and many other places of... more

HMS Belfast

HMS Belfast, The Queen's Walk, London, London

The Queen's Walk, London 7.8 miles away

HMS Belfast served throughout the Second World War, playing a leading part in the destruction of the battle cruiser Scharnhorst, and also in the Normandy Landings. In service with the Royal Navy until 1965, she was saved for the nation in 1971 as a... more

Tower Bridge Exhibition

Tower Bridge Exhibition, Tower Bridge, London, London

Tower Bridge, London 7.8 miles away

Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognisable bridges in the world. At the Tower Bridge Exhibition you can enjoy breath-taking views from the high-level walkways and learn about the... more

St Paul´s Cathedral

St Paul´s Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard, London, London

St Paul's Churchyard, London 7.9 miles away

St Paul´s Cathedral: There has never been a better time to visit St Paul´s. With the completion of the £40 million restoration project, visitors can now enjoy Wren’s original vision and see the cathedral as fresh as the day it was completed. The... more

Sandown Park Racecourse

Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, Surrey

Esher 7.9 miles away

Many rate the Surrey racecourse their favourite, and it is easy to see why. Racing is high-class, and a good mix of Flat and National Hunt, including on the same card at some meetings, which means there is something for everyone. Viewing is... more

Tower of London

Tower of London, Tower Hill, London, London

Tower Hill, London 8.0 miles away

Even before you get into the Tower of London, you’re treading on historic territory – Tower Green was the site where Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard waved goodbye to their heads. The Tower, built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror, is one... more

City Cruises

City Cruises, Cherry Garden Pier, London, London

Cherry Garden Pier, London 8.1 miles away

City Cruises plc, the award winning riverboat operator on the Thames, provides extensive sightseeing, entertainment and charter services. The sightseeing service, offers a hop-on hop-off service between the four major destination piers on the River... more

Guildhall Art Gallery & Roman London´s Amphitheatre

Guildhall Art Gallery & Roman London´s Amphitheatre, Guildhall Yard, London, London

Guildhall Yard, London 8.1 miles away

Guildhall Art Gallery & Roman London´s Amphitheatre was established in 1885. The original building was destroyed by fire in 1941 and the new Art Gallery was opened in 1999. The interior is designed around Britain´s largest independent oil painting, a... more

The British Library

The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, London

96 Euston Road, London 8.3 miles away

Much overlooked as an attraction, the British Library, one of the world's greatest research libraries, tucked away near Euston Station, is quite simply a treasure trove of historic documents - and it’s entirely free to see them. From the Magna... more

ZSL London Zoo

ZSL London Zoo, Regent's Park, London, London

Regent's Park, London 8.4 miles away

At ZSL London Zoo visit the new exhibit Gorilla Kingdom to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the rainforest within a natural walk through environment and get closer than ever before to a group of Western lowland gorillas. Feel the heat of... more

Old Spitalfields Market

Old Spitalfields Market, 105a Commercial Street, London, London

105a Commercial Street, Spitalfields, London 8.8 miles away

Old Spitalfields Market, located in the heart of Spitalfields is a premier London attraction it is one of the finest surviving Victorian Market Halls in London built 1876. Old Spitalfields Market provides a fashion, antiques and food offering... more

Cutty Sark

Cutty Sark, Cutty Sark Gardens, London, London

Cutty Sark Gardens, King William Walk, Greenwich, London 9.1 miles away

Cutty Sark, relaunched in 2012, is a true London landmark and national icon of British maritime history. Venture both underneath and aboard one of the world’s most famous ships and last surviving tea clipper. Enjoy this unique new experience where... more

Pumphouse Educational Museum (Rotherhithe Heritage Museum)

Pumphouse Educational Museum (Rotherhithe Heritage Museum), Lavender Pond & Nature Park, London, London

Lavender Pond & Nature Park, Lavender Road, Rotherhithe, London 9.1 miles away

Artefacts from the foreshore of the River Thames dating from Roman times and exhibitions ´The Blitz Room´, ´The 1950s´ and ´20th Century Artefacts From The Home´.... more

Chislehurst Caves

Chislehurst Caves, Caveside Close, Chislehurst, Kent

Caveside Close, Old Hill, Chislehurst 10.7 miles away

Chislehurst Caves: Miles of Mystery and History Beneath your Feet! Grab a lantern and get ready for an amazing adventure! Just a short way from central London, close to Bromley in Kent, lay the Chislehurst Caves - miles of dark mysterious passageways... more

Crofton Roman Villa

Crofton Roman Villa, Crofton Road, Orpington, London

Crofton Road, Orpington 12.3 miles away

Remains of ten rooms of a Roman villa can be seen within a modern cover building. Details of the central heating system and tessellated floors. Activities for visitors.... more

Royal Air Force Museum London

Royal Air Force Museum London, Grahame Park Way, London, London

Grahame Park Way, Hendon, London 12.8 miles away

If you’re searching for something different to do with younger family members this year, why not set course for the Royal Air Force Museum London and soar through the history of aviation from the earliest balloon flights to the Eurofighter? Here... more

Thorpe Park

Thorpe Park, Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey

Staines Road, Chertsey 13.7 miles away

For the ultimate adrenaline fix in 2012, grab your mates and take on some of Europe’s most extreme rides and attractions at the nation’s Thrill Capital, THORPE PARK. New for 2012, take a death-defying flight for your life through apocalyptic... more

Chartwell

Chartwell, Westerham, Kent

Westerham 16.8 miles away

Immerse yourself in the rural life of Sir Winston Churchill with a visit to his idyllic family country home Chartwell near Edenbridge in Kent, now operated by the National Trust. Really well versed guides walk you through the rooms, all in period... more

Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire

Windsor 18.5 miles away

The largest inhabited castle in the world with its battlements looming over the town, Windsor Castle is a simply fabulous day out. Totally geared up for kids, there’s a free family audio tour that really brings the castle to life plus activity trails... more

Lee Valley Regional Park

Lee Valley Regional Park, Enfield, London

Enfield 18.7 miles away

At 26 miles long and stretching over 10,000 acres there’s certainly plenty to explore at the award winning Lee Valley Regional Park. The Park winds its way along the banks of the River Lee from Hertfordshire through Essex to the Thames and offers... more

LEGOLAND

LEGOLAND, Winkfield Road, Windsor, Berkshire

Winkfield Road, Windsor 20.2 miles away

Join the pirates’ training school, take a junior driving lesson, spot the London landmarks then watch the divers in search of the lost city of Atlantis. We kid you not, you will not have enough minutes in the day to take in the simply vast array of... more

Guildford House Gallery

Guildford House Gallery, 155 High Street, Guildford, Surrey

155 High Street, Guildford 20.5 miles away

Guildford House Gallery, dates back to 1660. This fascinating Grade I listed building opened as an art gallery in 1959, and still retains many of its original features including a finely carved staircase, panelled rooms and decorative plaster... more

Hever Castle & Gardens

Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge, Kent

Edenbridge 20.6 miles away

Hever Castle, a romantic 13th century moated castle, was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII´s second wife - inside there are prayer books signed and inscribed by Anne Boleyn. In 1903 the estate was bought by American William Waldorf Astor,... more

Ascot Racecourse

Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, Berkshire

Ascot 21.0 miles away

Everyone’s heard of Ascot, not least because the TV news can’t resist showing footage of those elaborate hats sported by the ladies each summer. Royal Ascot in June is, undoubtedly, the highlight of the year for this Berkshire attraction but there... more

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