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!
Family Explorer at the Natural History Museum
Days Out
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
First Sunday of the month, 11.30-12.30 Children aged 5 and under and their families are warmly welcomed at our Mini Make Believe workshops.
Come on an exciting adventure with drama games, craft activities and storytelling that will take you from the deepest jungles to the furthest reaches...
Especially Suitable For:
Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers
Founded by Victorian tea trader Frederick Horniman in 1901, the Horniman is where you can discover the natural and cultural world: It is a great museum for all the family and especially caters for pre-school children;
• Horniman Aquarium;...
Especially Suitable For:
Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
Horniman Museum,
100 London Road, Forest Hill,
London,
SE23 3PQ
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
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
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
There are regular events for all ages at Fulham Palace from babies, toddlers, pre-school and older children, from the Palace Explores aged 2 – 4 to Palace Stories. Facilities include: museum, gardens and Children's Centre. The estate was owned by the Bishops of London...
Especially Suitable For:
Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
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...
Alexandra Palace is a perfect day out for all the family. An iconic landmark on the London skyline, the building was built in 1873 and is packed with events and exhibitions each month.
There are 196 acres of parkland to explore, our...
Especially Suitable For:
Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
Alexandra Palace,
Alexandra Way, Wood Green,
London,
N22 7AY
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.
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Especially Suitable For:
Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
National History Museum,
Tring,
Hertfordshire,
HP23 6AP
