Into the Wild...

Our world at it's most amazing, in pictures... 

The Natural History Museum is a firm favourite for many Londoners not only for it's amazing structure, it's dinosaur skeleton in the main hall but also it's numerous interesting temporary exhibits.

YAY Dinosaur!

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit is equally a favourite for many and this year, we finally managed to go! Opening on 18 October 2013 it runs till 23 March 2013 which means there's plenty of time to take a peek for yourself.

On a Sunday afternoon, we expected it to be relatively quiet but boy were we wrong. Arriving at 2.30pm a huge line awaited us (snaking all the way to the main entrance gates) but thankfully it moved relatively quickly and we were inside within 15-20mins. Buying tickets there, 'slots' were sold out for the immediate timing and we had to purchase tickets for a 4.45pm entry. Friends who arrived at 3.30pm were faced with the 'SOLD OUT' sign. Point of the story, get there early or buy your tix online.

The exhibit features 3 main award categories: Grand Title Winners - Adult & Young, Adult Awards and Young Awards. All the photos will leave you amazed and those in the Young category, bewildered. It put all of us wannabe photographers to shame.

Immersed in the photography, we were interrupted by calls that the museum was closing in 15 minutes. We had surprisingly already been in there near an hour and were just at the half way mark. Plan your timing - you'll not want to miss any of it or be rushed through!

Things to keep in mind if you plan to go: 

• Don't go during half term unless you like crowds and long lines 
• Purchase your tickets before hand to avoid disappointment
• 1hr isn't enough time to see everything properly

At £12.00 a pop, it's certainly money and an afternoon well spent!

SPOILER ALERT: This was our group's firm favourite. How could it not be?!

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The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit will be at the Natural History Museum till 23 March 2014.

Visit the Museum at:
Cromwell Road
London SW7 5BD

Opening Hours:
Mon - Sun: 10am - 5:50pm
Last Admission: 5.30pm

Admission is free but special exhibits will incur an entrance fee. The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit was £12.00 for an adult ticket.