In 1835, Marie Tussaud - former sculptor to the court of Louis XVI - established a sideshow of waxworks of famous contemporary and historical figures (not to mention some gruesome relics of the French Revolution). Today, queues stretch hundreds of metres down Marylebone Road all summer long, as tourists and children rush to rub shoulders with Kylie, Posh, Becks, and Brad Pitt. In addition to some astonishingly lifelike sculptures, there are also a number of interactive attractions: you can score a winning goal for England under the watchful eye of David Beckham, give a speech at the UN flanked by world leaders, or sing and dance on stage with Beyonce, Britney and Kylie. If that's not terrifying enough there's always the incredibly popular and gorgeously gory Chamber of Horrors.
A visit to The Stardome (which replaced the London Planetarium in 2006) is now an exciting part of the Madame Tussaud’s experience. It's a dazzling, 360-degree show of The Wonderful World Of Stars - we're talking celebrities not astrological stars here - produced by Oscar-winning animators Aardman (creators of much-loved characters Wallace & Gromit).
Madame Tussaud's provides an extremely enjoyable outing, but be warned that the queue exceeds two hours at peak times. Booking online definitely improves your experience.
Madame Tussauds
An absolute classic for kiddie entertainment, Madame Tussauds is always a winner for parents in search of summer fun.
Your children... More
Crammed inside two townhouses (one 18th, the other 19th century) on a pretty sidestreet you'll find this historic haven for toys of all kinds. Named ... More
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Free art classes and workshops, talks and tours, bring alive to visitors the varied works of art contained in the Wallace Collection, on display in ... More
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Dating back to 1787, this small and luxurious hotel is idyllically located alongside beautiful tree lined gardens near Regent’s Park. The rooms are decorated ... More
St Marylebone Parish Church Grounds,
Marylebone High Street,
London,
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3 minutes walk from Madame Tussauds
Every Saturday, Cabbages and Frocks Market makes a welcome return to Marylebone, making a weekend stroll up the pretty high street an even more attractive ...More
Every Saturday a welcome addition comes to Marylebone, making a weekend stroll up the pretty high street an even more attractive proposition. On Saturdays the ... More
Popular among female fashion followers, Diptyque products are a coveted commodity in trendy circles. It's no surprise, with the deeply Parisian feel to this luxurious ...More
This is the flagship restaurant in the D & D London (formerly Conran Restaurants) empire, though it has had its Michelin star removed it's still ... More
The Caldesi family first set up a cooking school in Giancarlo's native Tuscany. His 'Return to Tuscany' was captured by BBC cameras and dished up ... More
Park Office,
Storeyard ( Inner Circle),Camden,
London,
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9 minutes walk from Madame Tussauds
Elegant park designed by John Nash.
Another of London’s spectacular John Nash creations, Regent’s Park is a huge, thriving green expanse in the heart of the ... More
This boozer in Marylebone is the first pub from prolific restaurateur Claudio Pulze, the man behind such famous eateries as Aubergine and Zafferano. The cross-over ...More
Essentially an upmarket club with a restaurant attached, this Grade II listed townhouse overlooking the gardens of Cavendish Square was formerly the Spanish Embassy.
Boasting ...More
The University of Westminster's Marylebone campus includes the vast P3 exhibition and performance space. Since opening in June 2007, P3 has hosted the launch of ...More
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In 1835, Marie Tussaud - former sculptor to the court of Louis XVI - established a sideshow of waxworks of famous contemporary and historical figures (not to mention some gruesome relics of the French Revolution). Today, queues stretch hundreds of metres down Marylebone Road all summer long, as tourists and children rush to rub shoulders with Kylie, Posh, Becks, and Brad Pitt. In addition to some astonishingly lifelike sculptures, there are also a number of interactive attractions: you can score a winning goal for England under the watchful eye of David Beckham, give a speech at the UN flanked by world leaders, or sing and dance on stage with Beyonce, Britney and Kylie. If that's not terrifying enough there's always the incredibly popular and gorgeously gory Chamber of Horrors.
