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!
Kew Gardens
Days Out
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
Step inside Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through the capital’s amazing past. Find out why people from all over the world came to settle in London. Travel back half a million years ago to a time when lions and hippos roamed Trafalgar Square!
Especially Suitable For:
Babies, Crawlers, 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
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...
The National Maritime Museum and Royal Observatory Greenwich offer lots of free and exciting activities for families. There are lots of events throughout the year for under 5s - visit their website or search on the Tot Friendly Calendar for the latest events
Especially Suitable For:
Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
National Maritime Museum,
Romney Road, Greenwich,
London,
SE10 9NF Map Link
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...
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Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
Shaw's Corner,
Ayot St Lawrence,
Hertfordshire,
AL6 9BX
The museum is housed in an old Mill House dating back to the sixteenth century. It has three small exhibition galleries and is set in a beautiful garden.
There is lots going on for children and families at Mill Green Museum and...
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Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
Mill Green Museum & Mill,
Mill Green, Hatfield,
Hertfordshire,
AL9 5PD
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
Visitors can enjoy extensive walks in the 1000 acres of park with woodland trails and a wonderful spring bluebell display. There is a play area for younger visitors with plenty of grassy space for running around. Picnic tables are provided under the trees to while...
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Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
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
