Rainy Days Out
The new Florence Nightingale Museum Opens May 12, 2010
Discover the real story of the Lady with the Lamp Play nurses and doctors in the brand new Florence Nightingale Museum which opens on May 12, the birth date of the Lady of the Lamp, following a £1.4million development. Located in London’s popular family destination, South Bank, the new museum tells the real story of [...]
Eureka! The National Children ‘s Museum
Discovery Road Halifax HX12NE Eureka! is an award-winning attraction and educational charity for children, based in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Everything at Eureka! has been designed to inspire children to find out about themselves and the world around them through 100s of hands-on exhibits. Contact us with corrections | Claim or upgrade this business
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 [...]
Brighton Sea Life Centre: Fascinating Family Day Out
Marine Parade, Brighton East Sussex, BN2 1TB The Sea Life centre in Brighton was the first operating aquarium in the world, and nearly 140 years later is still considered to be the best. With an remarkable and unforgettable view of marine creatures like sharks, octopi, giant turtles, sea horses and beautiful fish, the world’s largest [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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