This museum might initially seem an unusual choice for the parents of a six year old and two year old to choose to go with aforementioned children, but we did and I urge you to do the same. After a major revamp which saw it re-open in 2011, the PHM houses an enormous collection of material that chro...

An informal and popular café bar where you can have a leisurely breakfast, pop in for coffee and cake or dine on three courses. Housed in a former police station, it always seems to be teeming with children of all ages (particularly around the early dinner slot of 6-8pm). This really helps to...

The Fire Museum is a treasure trove of old fire engines, photographs and uniforms. Laid out as a Victorian street scene, it's aimed at slightly older children, but there's still loads to look at, and never underestimate the appeal of a big red fire engine to a small child. Whilst you aren't really a...