Information about Museum of London (Docklands)

How did we get there?

We got the District line from Whitechapel Station to Bow Road then walked for about 5 minutes to Bow Church Station where we caught the Docklands Light Railway. We got off at West India Quay and the Museum Of London is just one minute's walk from the station.

What can you do there?

They have lots of exhibitions looking at different parts of London's history (e.g. trade, slavery, World War II and loads more). Children can go in for free, an adult ticket costs £5 but the ticket lasts for a whole year so you can go again as many time as you like. They also have free activities for families - you can find out more at http://www.museumindocklands.org.uk/

Information about Museum of Childhood

How did we get there?

We took a 254 bus from Whitechapel to Bethnal Green. It took about 5 minutes, you can walk it in about 15 minutes.

What can you do there?

The Museum of Childhood is free and has loads of toys and fun things to see and do.

Information about Idea Store Whitechapel

How did we get there?
The Idea Store Whitechapel is near Whitechapel tube station and Sainsbury's on the high street. You can get directions from the the Idea Store website.

What can you do there?

• Books, CDs and DVDs - over 17,000 new items as well as stock from the existing libraries.
• An extensive range of newspapers and magazines
• A dedicated reference and information library
• A children's library
• A cafe
• Free Internet access
• A range of state-of-the-art learning spaces and classrooms
• A creche for the children of learners
• Specialist spaces for teaching dance and complementary therapies

Information about Tower of London

How did we get there?
We took the underground from Whitechapel to Tower Hill on the District Line. It took about 10 minutes (You can find more information on the Transport for London website)

What can you do there?
Visit the Tower of London. It costs £1 if you have an Idea Store card, but if you don't it costs £17 for adults and £10 for children.

Take a river boat trip from Tower Pier to Greenwich or Westminster. A return trip costs around £9 for adults and £5 for children.

Walk across Tower Bridge.