A wonderful step back in time to the rich, snobby, yuppy, elitist, wealthy lifestyle of the English…read moreElites during the Victoria Era. The Georgia architecture is gorgeous and imposing. The interior rooms are recreated in the 19th century Victorian styles with the art, furniture, and decor. The voice actors breath new life and add an amusing storyline that continues in each room you visit...fascinating! Friendly staff all around, whom all seemed very happy at their jobs and supporting this historical site. £16/$22 for entry, and worth it!

This is a walk-on tour of a museum home to give you a idea of a day in the life of a guest family…read more You follow the numbered footprints, room to room and see tables , chairs , beds , clothing , dishes as they would have been on a given day. There is a audio description of family engagement that comes on by cue. You are kind of alone in each room as the entrance person sends guests thru on a timing schedule. But some people are in a rush and catch up. A very eye opening look at dishware and items from 300 years ago. The ticket was a bit expensive for two, but the crown does not support this museum and your entrance is Valid for one year, should you return. They offer a senior rate. We did enjoy it, it's really not for kids. A LOT of things not to be touched or moved. All within reach. It's a real home from the 1700's.

A charming museum with a nice cafe and comfortable outdoor seating. Beautiful park connected to…read morethe museum, a must-visit museum in Bath, England.

Not a bad fulfillment of my walk down the long street. The Op Art exhibit is going on right now and…read moreit's sort of cool but small for the price I paid. But I got the package that included cafe food so that softened the blow of the cost a bit. The rest of the gallery has a few gems but I'm a little overwhelmed with the ostentatious framing.

Very interesting (if expensive for £7) look at clothing through the ages. Ranging all the way from…read moremodern shirts and ties through the Victorian ages and even a brief (pun!) display of underwear. (Nothing you couldn't share with a little one.) The Museum is located below the Assembly Rooms and so gets a bit of noise from people walking upstairs. It's also a pretty good echo chamber, so have patience for the kids and the chatterers. Absolutely pick up one of the free self-directed audio tour guides. At most of the costume displays, there is a number on the wall. Key the number into the audio guide and the narrator will point out interesting things you might otherwise miss and worthwhile history. For some of the modern pieces, the actual designer is interviewed. A couple of the displays are interactive (for the kids at least). You can put on a couple of the costumes and if you have a helper can even try on a corset. Very interesting and I'm glad I did it! (No, I didn't have a helper, so no corset.)

This was so much cooler than I expected! Could have spent a lot more time here, but we had a res…read more Got the dual ticket with our visit to the Baths, and this was an unexpected delight. Learned a lot about the royals and what they wore, and also just what people in general wore, how and why fashion changed. It was much more interesting than I thought it would be, and then you get to walk around some of the assembly rooms! Definitely give it a go.

First of all, the title of this museum should not be "The Herschel Museum of Astronomy". Instead,…read moreit should just be "The Herschel Museum" because the content had little to nothing to do with astronomy and more to do with the life of William Herschel. NOTES: ~ First off, I should note that I am an avid lover of astronomy especially since I studied science myself in university. I am highly fascinated with astronomy as well as history. This is just to note that I am not looking through the lens of an uneducated person who "just doesn't get it" so don't write me off. ~ 6 pounds entry fee for adults. This museum, at first glance, was dodgy as hell. You ring the doorbell and a man dressed in plain clothes opens the door and lets you in. Then he tells you to pay and go to the dark and dingy basement to watch a video. WHAT. THE. FUCK? However, the video shown on a tiny tv set (placed upon a basic table with white dining tablecloth over it no less) had more content than anything else in the museum. Narrated by Sir Patrick Moore, it told the life of William Herschel and his sister who designed powerful telescopes unprecedented at the time. The video was very interesting unlike the rest of the museum or should I say dodgy house. Customer Service: The employees here made 0 effort in being engaging. You have the young university-age hipster looking woman running the cash register, and the dodgy man who opened the door for us talking to her. Don't bother them with any questions, they won't answer them, nor will they give you any interesting tidbits. In fact, it is quite safe to say that aside from opening doors and running cash registers these people have absolutely no idea what they're doing. Content: The most interesting thing about the museum is that it is set in William Herschel's actual home. The second most interesting thing is looking at the old clothes of his sister because they were incredibly petite. You know there's something wrong when someone's size becomes the #2 most interesting thing in a museum. Like I said, this museum has nearly nothing about astronomy and more content on William Herschel's life. They set up his music room and dining room as well as some old copies of his journals and his old traveling trunk, but aside from pocket astrolabes there was absolutely fuck all on astronomy. Aside from a telescope and astrolabe, there was in fact nothing at all. Not even much on his discovery of Uranus or information about the planet. It feels like his achievements and love for astronomy has put on the backburner, but the neat-o preserved house is at the forefront. History museum? Yes. Astronomy museum? Fuck no.

An admittedly small museum, but an interesting one, nonetheless. William Herschel was a musician…read moreand composer, and an astronomer and inventor of telescopes. But you know him best as the guy who discovered your anus.

Right, 5 star rating for sure here. What a (as the name suggests) treasure!…read more Firstly, a stunning drive to our destination which always puts you in a good mood (and the baby sat chattering in the back instead of screaming which always helps mummy!) and pulling into a carpark with ample parking which makes us smile was a good start to our day out. When we entered we were greeted by a lovely lady who ushered us through to the museum part. Entry was £8 each for adults, and boo was free as she is under 6. She gave us a map and some information before we entered and then we turned around to the treasure trove within. This is a place that will throw you back into different era's. There is something for everyone ranging from tractors to toys, from clothing to cigarettes. I particularly enjoyed the old alcohol miniatures and paraphernalia, and hubby enjoyed the toys and electronics. There is a massive collection of colourful tractor seats in the last room which is beautiful to see. You can spend hours in front of one cabinet here. The women's hygiene/cleaning products were so fun to see, as was the gorgeous wedding dress donated by a lady who wore it in 1955 (or around then) Collections of many different types of things are on display here (shaving pots, steam engines, tins, signs, tobacco and alcohol stuff, perfume, books etc it just goes on) There is a café attached which we didn't have time to relax in, but it looked lovely. A very small gift shop which I think they could make bigger and have more items for sale, but we got two very humourous postcards and a magnet to take home. I am so glad we came here, boo was enthralled the whole time (only problem she wanted to touch it all haha) Would come again as you would see different things every time.

Do you ever get the feeling at the weekend that you'd like to do something but you're not sure…read morewhat? You kind of want to see or do something but don't want to spend loads of money. Well perhaps Oakham Treasures is the ticket for you. You will happily be able to spend a few hours on a trip down memory lane here. Relatively new to Bristol opening in 2008 Oakham is a fascinating collection of memorabilia, everything from vintage sweets to huge tractors are on display! It's £6.50 for one adult, or 2 adults and 3 children can get in for just £15! Something for everyone.

The American Museum is in a stunning setting with amazing views over a picturesque valley. It has…read morebeautiful gardens and child friendly activities are on offer which are extremely popular with our kids. The volunteers working here are very knowledgeable and friendly. The museum shop is tastefully decorated and well stocked with handcrafted items.The only thing that lets this museum down is unfortunately the catering. Dry, clumsily homemade cakes and biscuits, the same selection year after year and no cappuccinos or lattes available at all! In fact everyone I know and have spoken to is wondering why nothing is being done about the quality of catering.

So I'm a big Jane Austen fan and was excited to visit the center but have to admit it was a tad bit…read moreunderwhelming. First, the house itself has nothing to do with Jane Austen as she lived up the street as well as across the street. There's actually very little authentic items that belonged to Jane in the museum. Of course, that doesn't mean it isn't fun - we did enjoy the dressing up area and it was fun to see the period, etc. The film was also enjoyable as you will learn some history of her family, etc. and we also enjoyed the movie memorabilia from Jane Austen movies. That said, I wouldn't go out of my way for it.

The Centre is very interesting. Staff dressed in costume were very friendly and helpful. The Tea…read moreRoom was beautifully set and and the choices of teas was outstanding.

So, when I knew I was planning a trip to London, I knew I had to schedule a tour to this location…read more The Roman Baths are located in the city of Bath. A beautiful city with so many breathtaking views. The site is located in the middle of the city surrounded by stores, restaurants, and other must see locations. I highly recommend booking this tour because you can learn so much and will learn about the Roman history of the baths. There is a self-guided tour that you can go as you wish. There is so much to see and so much information along the walls. Make sure to bring comfortable shoes since the ground can get a bit uneven throughout the tour and make sure you see the beautiful baths throughout the tour. Such an impressive experience and if you are in London, I recommend taking a day trip or two to visit. You will be mesmerized and taken back in time.

We came here as part of a tour and are glad we did. I didn't know much about the Roman Baths…read morebeforehand, but now I do. It is set in the middle of a quaint town named Bath. We had pre-bought tickets for a specific entry time, but there were tickets available at the door as well. I wouldn't chance it though. The line was short to get in at our time and the audio guide is included as part of the admission price. made the tour interesting and the facts provided were the perfect amount of detail. There was a kid's version too which was great! We were there a little over an hour and at the end you can taste some of the bath water, which was disgusting!!

What an amazing place! We happened to see this museum as we…read morewere walking by and were intrigued by their moving signage. Inside there are plenty of machines that whir and perform small tasks or even make music. Lots of interactive things to see and do, buttons to push, pedals to press, even a magnetic marble track you can build yourself! It's a treat for young and old and definitely worth the small entry fee.

The opening hours are stated for October to March. Opening hours from April to September are a…read morelittle longer (10:30 to 18:30 daily). A friend recommended this place to me thinking that my boys would like it. My friend was right! We did all enjoy the interactive displays. The extent of the interactivity is mainly pressing a button though but it's still good. There is an interesting range of mechanical art and my boys and I were fascinated by the mechanisms. It is quite a small place. It cost £19 for the four of us (2 adults and 2 children) which isn't too bad but, considering we spent less than an hour in there and saw everything, it does seem a little expensive. There are two floors. One very small room on each floor displaying different pieces of art. It can get rather crowded due to the small size, especially downstairs where the entrance/exit is the same. In the same small area, there is a counter where there is a single member of staff who both admits people and serves the gift shop. The gift shop is basically a small portion of the wall within the ground floor of the museum. Many items are over-priced and the selection is very limited. We did enjoy ourselves there and would recommend it but it could get claustrophobic and the upstairs can be noisy (although it does state this on the signage).

Farleigh Hungerford castle is a ruined castle located near Frome. It played an important role…read moreduring the English Civil War.

Farleigh Hungerford castle is an attractive but largely ruined castle set in the very picturesque…read morevalley of the River Frome, about 10 miles south east of Bath. It played an important role during the English Civil War. History The castle started life as a Manor House, the home of the Montfort family since the Norman invasion. In 1369 it was sold to Sir Thomas Hungerford, the first speaker of the House of Commons, who began work on the present castle. This comprised a square-plan bailey, nearly 200ft across, enclosed by walls with a round tower at each corner, and a big gatehouse with projecting towers on the southern side. It contained a series of domestic buildings within, including a hall. The River Frome provided a natural protection to the east, and a moat surrounded the other three sides. The castle was substantially enlarged with the addition of an outer bailey around 1425 by his son, Sir Walter Hungerford (also the first Lord Hungerford), and provided with a fine square gatehouse. The new fortifications also enclosed the parish church, which henceforth became the castle chapel: confusingly, both the chapel, and the parish church built by Sir Walter in 1443 to replace it, are dedicated to St Leonard. The one in the castle is known as the Chapel of St Leonard. The Hungerford family was split between the opposing forces in the Civil War; the garrison of the castle was given to Colonel John Hungerford in 1644 but, a year later, he surrendered the castle without a fight to his half brother, Sir Edward Hungerford (1596-1648), who commanded the Parliamentary forces of Wiltshire. Charles II was entertained at the castle in 1675 by the last of the Hungerfords, Sir Edward (1632-1711), who sold it in 1686. It became ruinous shortly thereafter. It is now in the care of English Heritage. The site The site is entered through the impressive gatehouse of the later fortifications; the walls either side are largely intact and include a semi-circular tower in the south side. Within, the remains are more scattered: of the original inner bailey, the south west tower is well preserved, and the south east tower stands to about half its original height: most of the rest consists of low walls and the outline of foundations, together with some of the original paved internal roadways. Nevertheless, it is possible to get a good picture of the size and scale of the original castle. The Chapel of St Leonard, enclosed within its own walls in the outer bailey, is very well preserved. This consists of a mid 14th Century nave and chancel, to which the North or Hungerford Chapel was added around 1380, and a west porch in the 16th Century. Underneath the chapel is a vaulted crypt. The chapel has a large painting of a knight dating from around 1440, and features German and Dutch stained glass from the 16th to 18th centuries. The family monuments are very impressive, and include those of Sir Thomas Hungerford (d. 1398) and his wife; Sir Walter Hungerford (d. 1596); Sir Edward Hungerford (d. 1607); Mrs Mary Shaw (d. 1613); and Sir Edward Hungerford (d. 1648) and his wife, executed with fine effigies, in black and white marble. Finally, the chapel crypt contains the best collection of human-shaped lead coffins in the country. The site is well interpreted, with displays illustrating its history of the castle and its inhabitants, and an audio tour is available. It would make an excellent day out for families, walkers and those interested in history. The castle is also an excellent starting point for relatively undemanding walks along the valley of the River Frome. Practicalities The castle is on the busy A366 just over 3 miles west of Trowbridge. The site includes a shop and provides limited refreshments, as well as toilets (including one with wheelchair access). Disabled parking on tarmac is 20m from the entrance. Much of the site is level, albeit with a mixture of rough cobbles, paving, gravel and lawns. Wheelchair access is limited to the lawns of the outer bailey, although there is a chair lift to the Chapel. The upper level of the museum has a steep spiral staircase. Entry (April 2010) is £3.80 (adults), £1.90 (children) and £3.20 (concessions). Free to English Heritage members. The castle is open every day from 10am from April to the end of October, and Saturdays and Sundays only during the winter. Closing time varies from 4pm to 6pm depending on the time of the year.