Babies, toddlers and preschool children - museums and Heritage Houses = a great family day out!
We are fortunate to have some of the best museums and heritage houses in the world right on our doorsteps. They are a great place to visit with babies and toddlers as more of them now hold special events for under 5s and have great areas to let off steam. Toddler and preschool arts and crafts classes are generally held at least once a week at many and lots now have explorer back packs or bags taylor made for toddlers to enhance the whole experience.
Perfect places for your little ones to enjoy themselves while learning and most are free!
Shaws Corner
Days Out
Shaw's Corner, managed by the National Trust is a delightful little house in an English Garden. Once home to George Bernard Shaw it is now a lovely place to picnic and explore.
There are often family events held within the grounds, details on...
Especially Suitable For:
Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
Shaw's Corner,
Ayot St Lawrence,
Hertfordshire,
AL6 9BX
Head to Hertford Museum this Easter Holidays and take part in their craft activities inspired by the exotic animals in their collection. Different activities each week.
Tuesday 5th – Thursday 7th April
Tuesday 12th – Thursday 14th April 10.30am-3.30pm...
Somerset House is a spectacular neo-classical building in the heart of London, sitting between the Strand and the River Thames. During summer months 55 fountains dance in the courtyard, and in winter you can skate on London's favourite ice rink. There are lots...
Especially Suitable For:
Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
The Museum of London Docklands is a fantastic museum with lots to keep toddlers entertained. There are regular classes and events held throughout the year for children of varying ages 6 months plus and a great area for under 5's:
The Mud...
Especially Suitable For:
Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
Museum of London Docklands,
West India Quay, Canary Wharf,
London,
E14 4AL
Kew Gardens is a great place for toddlers to let off steam as well as learn about their natural surroundings. Although most of the purpose built play areas are for three years and up families with babies and toddlers will still have plenty to keep...
Especially Suitable For:
Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
Royal Botanic Gardens,
Kew, Richmond,
Surrey,
TW9 3AB
Throughout the year and free of charge! You can visit the Natural History Museum and take advantage of their Family Explorer Backpacks. Each backpack comes with an explorer hat and binoculars and is filled with explorer tools. You choose an activity instruction booklet and your...
Especially Suitable For:
, Runners
Natural History Museum,
Cromwell Road, South West London,
London,
SW7 5BD
The Natural History Museum in Tring offers a great family day out. With special events and exhibitions throughout the year there is always something to please the little ones. Search the Tot Friendly calendar for events or visit the museum website.
Gallery...
Especially Suitable For:
Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
National History Museum,
Tring,
Hertfordshire,
HP23 6AP
If you’re looking for a fun family day out then Celtic Harmony Camp has something for all ages. Many facilities have been created for families with younger children, including the giant sand pit, mini roundhouse and willow tunnel and all ages enjoy the animal feeding...
Especially Suitable For:
Babies, Toddlers, Runners
Stevenage Museum has regular events throughout the year i.e. family Saturdays and activities under 5's usually once a month on Mondays. For under 5 activities on Mondays pre booking is essential. Check our events calendar for what's on or visit the museum website directly.
Especially Suitable For:
, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
Stevenage Museum,
St. Georges Way, Stevenage,
Hertfordshire,
SG1 1XX
The V&A Museum of Children is located in Bethnal Green and it's collection of childhood-related objects and artefacts span the 1600s to the present day. This features toys including, dolls, puppets, teddies, games and more. In addition there are temporary exhibitions and a wide...
Especially Suitable For:
Babies, Crawlers, Runners
V&A Museum of Childhood,
Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green,
London,
E2 9PA
The Natural History Museum is a fantastic free museum for all the family. There are explorer backpacks for under 7s which are free but you will need to leave a security deposit. Each backpack comes with an explorer hat and binoculars and is filled with...
Especially Suitable For:
Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
The Natural History Museum,
Cromwell Road, South West London,
London,
SW7 5BD
