Museums and Galleries
Seven Stories Centre for Children’s Books brings stories to life
30 Lime Street Ouseburn Valley Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2PQ Seven Stories is the first museum in the UK wholly dedicated to the art of British childrens books. Their changing programme of exhibitions is designed to spark the imaginations of children and adults, and inspire exciting new work. Recognised as a national home for childrens, [...]
Coventry Transport Museum : A great family day out?
Millennium Place Hales Street Coventry CV1 1JD This free museum is a great rainy day out, with lots of fantastic exhibits ranging from penny farthing bicycles to world land speed record car Thrust SSC. Theres lots of information aimed specifically at the kids, and areas are made interactive wherever possible. Galleries are themed with the [...]
Tate Britain : Baby friendly day out?
Millbank London SW1P 4RG Tate Britain houses British art from 1500 to the present day, and offers a range of activities for children and adults to explore together. These include any-time activities for families with children, plus drop-in and ticketed special activities for weekends and school holidays. Children will particularly enjoy the Art Trolley, where [...]
National Army Museum : Free interactive learning for children
Royal Hospital Road Chelsea London SW3 4HT Discover adventure, banish boredom and unleash imagination. The Kids Zone is a free interactive learning and play space featuring forest, castle, construction, reading, art activity and board-game areas. Bring all your troops – the Zone is tailored for under 10s, including a soft-play area for babies. There cafe [...]
The London Eye : Top Tourist Attraction in London
Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB With breathtaking views over London and a unique perpective on landmarks like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye is a real treat for any family, and the new 4D experience really does add another dimension! The flights last 30 minutes, and there [...]
National Gallery : Family friendly gallery in central London
Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN Lively and diverse activities for families providing a fun interpretation of the collection and special exhibitions. Free family events include hands-on art workshops for 5-11 yr olds during school holidays and on Sundays throughout the year. Under 5s will enjoy bringing paintings to life with Magic Carpet Storytelling from Tuesday [...]
Science Museum : Family friendly interactive galleries in London
Exhibition Road London SW7 2DD Several interactive galleries which encourage learning through play and exploration, enabling children to develop key science skills in a fun and stimulating way. If you are visiting with Under 5s, make sure you head for The Garden (ages 3 – 6) to explore the basics of floating and sinking, shadows [...]
Royal Air Force Museum : Perfect for a rainy day out with the kids
(Hendon, London NW9) Why not take off to the Royal Air Force Museum and fly past 100 years of aviation. Its a free, fun and fantastic day out for everyone, with a dramatic display of aircraft from around the world, fun interactives, engines, missiles, simulator rides, film shows, gift shop, picnic area, and licensed restaurant. [...]
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