London Museums & Zoo with Jackie & Adams

 London Museums & Zoo

Our first stop in the big smoke was at London Transport Museum in Covent Garden. Here, we  explored over 200 years of London’s transport history, from horse-drawn carriages to iconic red buses and Underground trains. 

The following day was dedicated to the Science Museum, where the group discovered incredible exhibits covering technology, engineering, space and scientific innovation. Highlights included a SpaceX Dragon capsule and astronaut equipment. 

ZSL London Zoo was next, providing a wonderful day of wildlife and exploration. The group enjoyed seeing monkeys, snakes, llamas, giant tortoises, tropical birds and many other animals in the beautiful surroundings of Regent’s Park. 

The day ended with some friendly competition at All Star Lanes, where bowling brought plenty of laughter, followed by a delicious Italian meal.


One of the biggest highlights was the Natural History Museum. The group admired the spectacular architecture before exploring fossils, animals, minerals and prehistoric creatures. The roaring T. rex, enormous blue whale skeleton and Jurassic Oceans exhibition were particularly memorable. 

After lunch, everyone enjoyed a scenic Uber Boat journey along the Thames, taking in famous landmarks including the London Eye and Tower Bridge from the water.

The final morning brought a visit to Buckingham Palace. Although the group narrowly missed the Changing of the Guard, seeing royal carriages passing through the area was an exciting bonus. After one final lunch back at the hotel, everyone gathered together to reminisce about an action-packed few days in the capital.

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