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!
Fulham Palace
Days Out
There aer regular events for all ages at Fulham Palace frombabies, toddlers, pre-school and older children, from period costume dressing up days to Mini Motzarts - music for 2-5 year olds Facilities include: museum, gardens and Children's Centre. The estate was owned by the Bishops...
Especially Suitable For:
Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
The British Museum always has something free for families to enjoy. Search the Tot Friendly calendar for what's on or visit the museum website directly.
The Gallery Cafe and Court Cafes offer child-friendly food. There are high chairs available in all cafes and at...
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Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
British Museum,
Great Russell Street , London,
London,
WC1B 3DG
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 famous...
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Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
Alexandra Palace,
Alexandra Way, Wood Green,
London,
N22 7AY
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!
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Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
Scott's Grotto is a series of interconnected chambers, extending some 67ft into the chalk hillside. It is rumoured to have cost 10,000 and is thought to have taken 30 years to complete. The chambers and tunnels are lined with shells, flints and pieces of...
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 calander for events or visit the museum website. On offer: The...
Especially Suitable For:
Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
National History Museum,
Tring,
Hertfordshire,
HP23 6AP
Little Explorer Backpacks and The Natural History Museum
Days Out
The Natural History Museum offer backpacks for children under 7 free of charge! They are a great way to get your little ones involved. Each backpack contains:
activity bookletrecording sheets and clipboardclues to help you complete your challengeexplorer's hatbinocularsmagnifying glassdrawing kit Choose from these topics:
Primates -...
Especially Suitable For:
, Toddlers, Runners
The Natural History Museum,
Cromwell Road, South London,
London,
SW7 5BD
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...
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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
