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London Transport Museum
London Transport Museum
Nottingham Industrial Museum
Kelvin Hall Open Collections
Silverstone Museum
Amberley Museum
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Brilliant day out. Kids loved riding train and bus and lots to see and do. Volunteers and staff really make the place come to life
I had a great visit with the Kids today. Staff were super friendly and there is loads to do there. There were a few free things for kids to create around the Museum but the best part was the staff.
They were really friendly and informative and they have an obvious love of what they do. They made a real difference over other museums that don't offer this and this is incredible considering they are all volunteers.
Entry price was reasonable £30 for 1 adult and 3 children food and drink is reasonable.
Would highly recommend for anyone looking to do something different in Sussex.
They were really friendly and informative and they have an obvious love of what they do. They made a real difference over other museums that don't offer this and this is incredible considering they are all volunteers.
Entry price was reasonable £30 for 1 adult and 3 children food and drink is reasonable.
Would highly recommend for anyone looking to do something different in Sussex.
What a fantastic whole day place to visit. So much to see. Train trip, bus museum, radio and TV, old tools, craft workshops. Good cafe and friendly people. A great day out.
Absolutely loved the vacuum cleaner in electrical museum!
Absolutely loved the vacuum cleaner in electrical museum!
Nice museum, bit quirky but with a huge range of interesting things, plenty for the kids to do and an army of lovely committed volunteers. The electricity museum with the connected rotary phones and switchboard was a highlight, as was the vintage bus.
Fantastic Father's Day visit to Amberley Museum. Very interesting and informative displays, and some exceptional volunteers who are incredibly knowledgeable. We had the pleasure of a lengthy chat with a Gentleman wearing a CWO logo shirt about stonemasonry.
Lots for kids, lots for adults, very nice cafe/ restaurant, great displays, fantastic train ride (no additional cost), little charity shop and friendly staff. Definitely heading back for another visit.
Lots for kids, lots for adults, very nice cafe/ restaurant, great displays, fantastic train ride (no additional cost), little charity shop and friendly staff. Definitely heading back for another visit.
Great place for artifacts of history in our local area , lots of stuff to see and do , however I think the museum could do with improving the area near the road laying exhibition as it seems it's on its own and needs more people to visit it.
This is a fantastic museum set in a former chalk pit area and consists of many outbuildings that display the history of the manufacturing of lime from the chalk plus woodworking, metalworking, telecommunications, and printing to list just a few. It is run by very knowledgeable volunteers who are keen to share their experience. It is amazing to see this equipment in use, plus many interactive areas. Children can learn and enjoy the interactive sections as well as adults. There is also a mini railway and classic buses to take you around the site.
A nice cafe serves lovely lunches/sandwiches etc.
A nice cafe serves lovely lunches/sandwiches etc.
This was our first visit, and we were pleasantly surprised by the size of the museum. There is a very large number of varying exhibits, and whilst we were there all day, we did not have time to visit all of them. The exhibits are very well presented, interactive, and interesting.
We had lunch in the restaurant and this was also good value for money.
We had lunch in the restaurant and this was also good value for money.
It's a lovely well thought out museum with a nice history section upstairs with nice RAF touch. The cars are obviously fantastic and the interaction and informative areas are very detailed and good. It's a good day but as always with motor racing the merchandise is expensive. The restaurant has a good selection of food my only criticism would be that a tad pricy and the pizzas are well let's just say a flat tyre would be far more I interesting. C'mon Silverstone you could do better...but all that being said its a nice museum...is is really worth £100 for a family of four? Maybe not...but a least you get multi entry per annum for the real enthusiats.
Very informative, clean, most of the interactive exhibits worked. But the food and drink in the restaurant was very expensive though. Big car park which was free. Well worth the trip.
Was bought tickets as a gift, we planned to visit whilst some f1 teams were releasing cars and shaking them down, and managed to get a glimpse of the Mclaren.
The museum has plenty to look at. It's more about Silverstone and has some great history regarding the origins of the track and evolution of what it is today.
Some great cars on show included one of my favourite f1 cars, mansells Williams.
Some suits and helmets are on display along with other memorabilia too.
The shop has some nice goodies to suit most pockets, and the cafe was well stocked and even had vegan options too.
The museum has plenty to look at. It's more about Silverstone and has some great history regarding the origins of the track and evolution of what it is today.
Some great cars on show included one of my favourite f1 cars, mansells Williams.
Some suits and helmets are on display along with other memorabilia too.
The shop has some nice goodies to suit most pockets, and the cafe was well stocked and even had vegan options too.
Great was to spend a few hours.
Visited here on a Sunday morning expecting it to be quite busy. It actually works well as you have a dedicated time to turn up making it an absolute breeze.
The car park is well signposted so it’s a really easy place to find.
Staff are really friendly and helpful. Check-in took all of 2 minutes.
The care is reasonably priced and has a great selection of food and drink.
The museum itself has a range of articles from the airbase that used to be on site during World War 2, all the way to F1 and Moto GP items.
It’s not a huge museum, but there is more than enough to see over a couple of hours.
There are some videos to watch before you enter and as you leave. You can leave these at any point but it’s worth sticking around for the 5 minutes.
Visited here on a Sunday morning expecting it to be quite busy. It actually works well as you have a dedicated time to turn up making it an absolute breeze.
The car park is well signposted so it’s a really easy place to find.
Staff are really friendly and helpful. Check-in took all of 2 minutes.
The care is reasonably priced and has a great selection of food and drink.
The museum itself has a range of articles from the airbase that used to be on site during World War 2, all the way to F1 and Moto GP items.
It’s not a huge museum, but there is more than enough to see over a couple of hours.
There are some videos to watch before you enter and as you leave. You can leave these at any point but it’s worth sticking around for the 5 minutes.
Excellent place to visit. A fabulous gift for a petrolhead. Not just history of racing but also the surroundings too. Interactive items and Interesting items. Nice little cafe with good selection on offer.
Very nice museum for formula enthusiasts. Isn't very big, but still very entertaining. Many activities for kids to play, a fun simulator for teens and adults to try out, a nice shop with merch and souvenirs and pretty good food.
Fascinating addition to the visit to Woolerton Hall. Boys toys everywhere. Run by knowledgeable enthusiasts.
Hardly anything there to see. Not properly sign posted to get there. Museum is part of Wollaton House land. There was 1 working engine but didn't go anywhere as it was cordoned off but you could spend 50p for them to honk the horn, when it clearly said that you could do it.
Absolutely love the atmosphere and the enthusiasm of the place. There were some really amazing F1 cars and also some technical stuff on display. A bonus is the brand new tidy bathroom, cafe and the souvenir shop. I pop in everytime I come by. 😊
Very interesting with some brilliant, well looked after trams....very informative definitely get tickets.....we hadn't booked but luckily cut off time for next entrance was 1 o'clock so got in OK....otherwise would have waited another hour...but we did go in half term
The museum is great to spend time wandering around. They stagger people in, so it's not overcrowded.
The outside area is nice to walk around, and if a race is on, you are able to watch it.
The 1 star is lost as I went on the simulator with a friend, this is OK value for money but disappointed as on the website it says you have a choice of cars to drive around the track, but we were only giving on option which not what we were expecting. It would have been nice to be able to choose the car as the website suggests.
The outside area is nice to walk around, and if a race is on, you are able to watch it.
The 1 star is lost as I went on the simulator with a friend, this is OK value for money but disappointed as on the website it says you have a choice of cars to drive around the track, but we were only giving on option which not what we were expecting. It would have been nice to be able to choose the car as the website suggests.
London Transport Museum will appeal to those who have a love for London's transport and the rich history that surrounds it - as well as little ones as there's a myriad of things to see and do here. It's one of London's most popular museum for a reason and as someone who is particularly fond of public transport from London's pre and post war era, there was a lot I learned here and digested and the shop itself has books that cover a wide range of topics regarding one of the world's oldest transport networks. Definitely one for history buffs as well as families looking to entertain their little ones.
Great museum showing how public transport has changed throughout the years. Very informative and a great place to take children. There is a café there should you need something to eat while visiting. There are some great London Transport gifts in the gift shop but they are very expensive
The museum is fascinating. It provides information on the history & transformation of public transport system in London from before industrial revolution era until today.
As London is one of the city with the best public transportation system in the world, learning about the history of their public transport system is really interesting!
We learned how advancement in technology have helped the British establish the most advanced public transport system since decades ago!
As London is one of the city with the best public transportation system in the world, learning about the history of their public transport system is really interesting!
We learned how advancement in technology have helped the British establish the most advanced public transport system since decades ago!
Had a great time at the free adult explorer evening, so much quieter to explore and less stressful without kids around. It's great that there's several interactive displays and a sensory room. Also that you can go on a few tubes/trains stepping back in history, and overall, the museum is great for learning for all ages of Londons history of transport. At the time, only 2 floors were open but the museum is a great location in the heart of Covent Garden.
Love this place! It’s perfect for kids as it has so much to see and do! I love how even from a young age, children can the joy this museum. The play area is great, but I really love how you can go inside trains and buses - really exciting for young ones. Definitely a must visit if you’re around Covent Garden 😌
Great insight to the London public transport through the ages, some great things for all ages to do with volunteers carrying out show and tell. Cafe on site with a good variety of products available in the shop, I'll certainly be getting something to remind my Lindon born-btead dad for Christmas something to remind him of travelling on the buses, trams and underground back in his early years. A great couple of hours spent there.
It was fun. I like the fact that you buy annual ticket and can come back more in a year if you wish. And the annual ticket isn't expensive. Also great that children under 17 can go free and people on universal credit has discount too. Well done TfL. ❤️
The museum was great, don't get me wrong, it was only a lot smaller than expected.
We spent a lot of time reading all the signs and features of the exhibit and still it took us only 3 hours to go through it all. If you rush it, you can do it in much less time.
Recommended? Yes (and no), this museum is recommended in combination with other activities nearby like the National Gallery and if you're interested in the subject. If not, then you may better spend your time elsewhere
We spent a lot of time reading all the signs and features of the exhibit and still it took us only 3 hours to go through it all. If you rush it, you can do it in much less time.
Recommended? Yes (and no), this museum is recommended in combination with other activities nearby like the National Gallery and if you're interested in the subject. If not, then you may better spend your time elsewhere
Great little day trip! The museum has a total of 3 floors showing the history of different modes of transportation in London. From carriages and boats to trains, busses and the tube, everything gets a fair share. Each exhibition piece has detailed information and is presented in a very cute and playful manner. Great for kids too. We spent about 3h here. We were particularly impressed by the animation showing the evolution of the tube map over time.
Amazing museum. There are some incredible machines housed here, many unique to the area. Notably the lace machines and the incredibly impressive water pump that runs (at the end of each month).
The volunteers are friendly and passionate about their museum. It adds a level of interest that most museums miss.
Check opening days and times as it is staffed by the volunteers and not open all the time.
The volunteers are friendly and passionate about their museum. It adds a level of interest that most museums miss.
Check opening days and times as it is staffed by the volunteers and not open all the time.
Small but perfectly formed museum within the grounds of Wollaton Hall and Deer Park. Lots of displays showcasing the industry of Nottingham. Lace making clock making and Boots the Chemist all get a mention. Plenty of facilities shared with the Hall and Park.
An absolutely fascinating museum highlighting the many things made in and around Nottingham. The exhibits are great but the experience is really made by the incredibly knowledgeable and approachable volunteers. Very worth an hour to visit.
This place is amazing. Coming here since last 6 years. Joined the gym few months ago. Its a amazing place but i think they do lack some equipment's, i.e.- skipping ropes etc. Despite that, a very nice clean place.
Excellent place for learning about the lace textile heritage and industrial revolution history of steam machines, railway and victorian life in Nottingham and the UK. Kids will enjoy it and grown ups too! The museum is being updated, new exhibition distribution, new descriptive displays, new paint. Looks lively and brighter and even more educational
This museum has absolutely blown me away. A truly hidden gem of Nottingham. It gives you an accurate picture of where Nottingham is from, where it is at where the City is headed. It has got some very interesting collections and a range of Nottingham history of success. But most important of all are the volunteers who run the place. They are so warm and friendly, their knowledge of their subjects and their passion is moving. It's a shame we didn't have enough time to do more but will definitely be going back and cannot recommend it enough. The Victorian kitchen run special events where you might be able to test a Victorian dish so recommend scanning their website to see what's on before you visit.
Can't recommend this museum more. The lovely people working here will passionately tell you about each piece shown here and will show you how some of the industrial machines work.
If you are lucky you might even get the chance to taste history in the Victorian kitchen and if you're even more lucky you will meet Indy - the industrial cat!
If you are lucky you might even get the chance to taste history in the Victorian kitchen and if you're even more lucky you will meet Indy - the industrial cat!
Great collection of different subject areas.
Really interesting time at the museum.
Thank you.
Really interesting time at the museum.
Thank you.
i love this place, the National Library part is where I go. It's excellent and normally very quiet. It seems to me to be the West Ends best kept secret. I'm often in there on my own , apart from the 2 or 3 staff. I only go on Friday's so I can't speak for other days. The archive films which are accessible from numerous comfortable individual stations are brilliant. I've revisited my childhood numerous times. If you haven't been then GO, you won't be disappointed.
The best kitted out gym I've ever seen, if you like variety you'll love it. Also has a great functional fitness set up for body-weight exercises although the ceiling is too low for muscle-ups.
Probably the only chance to see what was billed as the most complete 67 million year old t rex skeleton in the world, there was lots of interactive exhibits which my daughter enjoyed and there was lots of information about t rex 🦖, the entry fee was really steep, I paid £22 for me and my 6 year old daughter, £14 for an adult and £8 for a child, there was no free parking either
Not been here for some time and the place has be refurbished since the last time I visited many years ago. The building is of course magnificent. I came here not for the sports but the museum collections.
Housed in the Kelvin Hall is a collection resulting from a partnership between the National Library of Scotland and other Glasgow museums. Kelvin Hall now provides a shared collections storage facility with public access called the Kevin Hall Open Collection.
So now housed in this one building are the National Library's digital and moving image collections, collections from the Hunterian and other Glasgow Museums. Nice place to to spend an afternoon of eclectic museum collections
Housed in the Kelvin Hall is a collection resulting from a partnership between the National Library of Scotland and other Glasgow museums. Kelvin Hall now provides a shared collections storage facility with public access called the Kevin Hall Open Collection.
So now housed in this one building are the National Library's digital and moving image collections, collections from the Hunterian and other Glasgow Museums. Nice place to to spend an afternoon of eclectic museum collections
Great place for a workout the staff are really friendly and eager to help you with your training programs, you can have a lovely relaxing shower after your workout, they provide shower gel free of charge. The staff check the changing rooms on a regular basis and ensure that they are kept clean thus ensuring a pleasant experience for everybody.
Very friendly staff nice and clean badminton courts, not to forget the toilets. I have not use the gym area but assuming it must be nice too. The only structural problem is that this summer the courts were too hot for game. I am guessing the ventilation system in the basketball and badminton courts needs some attention for only that reason 4 stars otherwise would have given 5.