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
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...
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Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
British Museum,
Great Russell Street , London,
London,
WC1B 3DG
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...
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Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
The Natural History Museum,
Cromwell Road, South West London,
London,
SW7 5BD
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...
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Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
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 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
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...
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
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;...
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Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
Horniman Museum,
100 London Road, Forest Hill,
London,
SE23 3PQ
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
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...
Especially Suitable For:
Babies, Crawlers, Toddlers, Runners
