Firepower, The Royal Artillery Museum

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Lonely Planet review

Not a place for pacifists or those of a nervous disposition, Firepower is a shoot-'em-up display of how artillery has developed through the ages. The History Gallery traces the story of artillery from catapults to nuclear warheads, while a multimedia exhibit called Field of Fire tries to convey the experience of artillery gunners from WWI to Bosnia in a 15-minute extravaganza.

There's a Gunnery Hall packed with weapons from the 20th century and a Medals Gallery with 7000 pieces. The Command Post at the end of the tour includes both a climbing wall and paintball range (around £2 each, or around £3 for both). The whole place is loud and reeking of adrenaline - and the kids just can't get enough of it. Reach the Royal Arsenal by rail from Charing Cross or London Bridge or on bus 161, 422 or 472 from the North Greenwich tube station.