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Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 20/07/2011 11:08:09
The recently revamped Ashmolean Museum makes a stylish setting for a world of treasures
A bastion of erudition sitting squarely amid the hallowed halls and spires of the Oxford colleges, the Ashmolean Museum lays claim to the lofty title of Britain’s first public museum – it was founded in 1683. In the intervening centuries, the museum
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National Museum Of Scotland
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 15:46:53
A brand new children's gallery is among the treasures on offer at this Edinburgh museum this summer
, marvel at the world’s creatures in the Natural World gallery, chart the achievements of famous Scots in the Discoveries gallery and explore and find out about life on islands in the Pacific Ocean in the Facing The Sea gallery.Star attractions The museum’s
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Museums made easy
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 05/05/2010 13:32:37
Where to have a cultural and family-friendly day out
. For details, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk Great North Museum, Newcastle Upon Tyne See a life-size T-Rex skeleton, discover the creatures of the deep in the aquaria and try out the interactive model of Hadrian’s wall at this extensive museum. For details
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National Media Museum, Bradford
By Fiona McKim on 20/07/2011 10:51:20
The magic of media brought to life
of the big and small screen alike. Highlights of the museum’s extensive collection include the Animation Gallery featuring popular characters telling the story of animation from its earliest days and Experience TV, an interactive gallery charting television
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Porthcurno Telegraph Museum, Cornwall
By Fiona McKim on 20/07/2011 12:35:57
Crack the code of Britain's enigmatic communications history
If you ever stop to ponder how people managed to communicate in a world before email and iPhones, pay a visit to the place where it all began, Porthcurno Telegraph Museum. Discover the Victorian coded system that revolutionised communication forever
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Roald Dahl Museum, Buckinghamshire
By Fiona McKim on 20/07/2011 16:14:22
Discover why the fantastic Mr Dahl captivates every generation of the family
to retain the mischievous spirit of the man himself whilst providing an educational family day out. Cheeky children will revel in tales of Dahl’s schoolboy pranks whilst adult aficionados can delve into the vast archive of manuscripts, photographs, letters
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Eureka!, West Yorkshire
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 13:58:10
Spark the imagination – and possibly even discover a future career – at this museum for children
A museum designed to appeal to a child’s fun-loving curiosity? What a cracking idea! Inspired by the ground-breaking children’s museums of North America, Eureka! takes a play-based approach to learning. The six amazing galleries are filled
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Beaulieu, Hampshire
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 20/07/2011 12:24:57
Hot wheel it to this gorgeous estate for automotive amusements and more
’s crown is the National Motor Museum, which houses a fleet of shiny vehicles. Also on the action front are the World Of Top Gear, the James Bond Experience plus a Secret Army Exhibition, while the Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey’s and gorgeous gardens provide
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Autumn days out in Scotland
By Fiona McKim on 14/09/2011 12:32:49
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
. For more fun family days out see our pick of the best Hallowe'en happenings in Scotland
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Autumn Days Out In The Midlands
By Fiona McKim on 15/09/2011 14:06:40
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
of the newly restored East Parterre garden and pay a visit to the Perseus and Andromeda fountain with its majestic cascades, running until the end of October.For more fun family days out see our pick of the best Hallowe'en happenings in The Midlands
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