Children`s Museum

Advantages: Free entry, A "feel good" museum, Suitable for all ages
Disadvantages: Cramped when busy, Visitor facilities could be better

...Street, where the Museum of Childhood is still based today. Despite the fact that they no longer advertise for items, they still get “an embarrassing number of things” offered to them from the public. The huge growth in the collection saw an extension to the museum in 1987 that increased display space by 70%, and there are plans in the pipeline for another expansion in the not too distant future. **What can I see there?** Well, my research so far suggests that around 90% of you would be expecting to see toys and games on display at the Edinburgh Museum of Childhood, and about half of you will be thinking that they have children’s costume. You would be right as well. The collection is very much centred around toys and there is a gallery of costume, but there are also displays (albeit small ones) about schooling... Read review

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Advantages: WARNING- LONG REVIEW. Loads to see and do for adults and kids.
Disadvantages: WARNING LONG REVIEW. Poor disabled facilites and cafe.

...blue glass. There is also the museum café at the back of the building, tucked away almost out of sight, it sells hot meals as well as snacks and drinks the quality of food there admittedly could be better, certainly for the price, a sandwich pack for the kids, snack and drinks for me and hubby cost in the region of £12, the menu changes regularly but there are always lots of options available including vegetarian, personally I'd recommend saving your money and visiting one of the many surrounding café's in Clifton and believe me the choice is endless. Still it is a pleasant enough place to sit and eat, it's generally clean and well staffed, the tables are laid out to give the diners ample space and high chairs are provided. There's also a small play area for 0-5's which provides sensory experiences, toys, games and books for young children... Read review

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Advantages: Fabulous scenery, plenty to do and see for everyone
Disadvantages: None

...entertained. A ten minute film provides a good introduction to Ironbridge, more information can be found at the on siteTourist Information Desk and the obligatory gift shop, on the way out, sells the usual items plus souvenirs of the area. A walk or drive of around a mile will see you at the Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron, Darby Houses and Enginuity Museum. The Enginuity museum allows you to discover how technology and ingenuity can turn good ideas into reality. Control a robot, move a steam engine by hand, dam a river and learn about electricity. This museum is ideal for children and the young at heart who like to spend hours fiddling with things, inventing ideas and getting involved with hands-on experiments. My son happily spends three/four hours at this museum without a single cry of "I'm bored!" (There are plenty of seats... Read review

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