Great open-air museum about 2 hrs by train outside of London. Good day trip if you combine with a…read morevisit to Chichester Cathedral and Roman walls. When I went I saw online if you arrived by stagecoach (bus) and kept your tickets you get 50% off admission. We took the bus #60, picked up in front of cathedral. It is about 25 min ride and a 5 min walk from bus stop to museum. It is only once an hour when we went on Monday so keep an eye on timing. Nice on-site Cafe when you entered. I had a nice egg salad with streaky bacon sandwich with side salad for about £8. Hearty and tasty sandwich. Plan about 3 hours if you want to go through all the buildings. Some volunteer docents in the buildings and they film a BBC show on site as well. The coolest thing is they grind their own flour which you can buy at the store, 3.5 kgs for £3.50.

A grand day out, with or without kids. Even if you don't like history it's a lovely place, but with…read morean interest in how people used to live... fascinating. Take a picnic. There's a massive area to wander about in, and just imagine how we lived in the bare-bone houses that we used to have.

This is a really interesting, thought provoking place to visit. The museum is based on the old RAF…read moreTangmere airfield. The whole family enjoyed this experience. There are plenty of hisoric aircraft to see such as Neville Duke's record breaking Hawker Hunter. Flight simulators which you can try your hand at flying. You can sit in a jet fighter cockpit. There are many pictures, pilot logbooks, letters the pilots sent home (extremely moving). Plenty of souvenirs are available in the museum shop.

My son visited Tangmere Aviation museum with his school (I was fortunate to attend as a parent…read morehelper). The staff were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and organised the groups very well. Each group researched a particular character in the morning and after lunch presented a role play (with the use of props and dressing up) to articulate the importance of that person eg, Neville Duke and Douglas Bader - (We have now ordered 'Reach For The Sky' dvd). The display exhibiting Duke's Hawker Hunter was especially wonderful to see and the children all enjoyed the flight simulator, taking turns in a cockpit, learning about the brave war heroes/the secret war/spies..etc.. and exploring artifacts. Well done and thankyou for making the day a great learning experience.

An offshoot of the Royal National Armoury collection housing a wide range of cannon and field…read moreartillery from the age of Henry VII through to Saddam Hussains mega cannon . Set in the vast Victorian fortress Fort Nelson which is more than worth a visit itself as a classic example of fortress design . Very good displays . Best of all it's totally free .

This is a great Museum to take the family. The Museum is free and there's plenty of free parking…read more You can explore the ramparts and tunnels, it covers the history of artillery and they have a reasonably priced cafe.

We'd been here before when the boys were small. I wanted to bring them back because of the…read moreexcellent Electricity and Communications exhibits. Not to mention the hilarious walk through vintage TV and Radio sets. Try explaining cassettes and black and white TV to a 7yr old! The rest of the museum is pleasant; bit quiet and some of the working exhibits were closed which is a bit disappointing on a bank holiday weekend. On the whole a nice 4hrs.

I had to drag some of the other families along here, but I think they were pleasantly surprised! A…read moremuseum of local industry on an old chalk pit does sound dull but there is lots of interactive elements and a wide range of exhibits. For kids the narrow gauge railway is fun and they got a lot of fun and learnign out of the interactive aspects of the electricity and telecom exhibitions. I liked the old bus collection. Its worth tryign to ensure you go here on a day when their will be lots of the volunteers working the various old machinery as this brings it to life. There was printing and pottery and a couple of other 'machines in action' when we were there. A full day out.

Situated on the harbor looking out to the Naval yards across the water in Portsmouth is this…read moretreasure of a museum. Clean, well staffed and organized, this small museum is packed with power. Each exhibit has been extensively thought out and presented with audio, visual and an artistry that is rarely seen in a museum of this size. Things are hung from ceilings and below foot peaking out through glass, video and interactive stations abound and wall carvings worthy of awards complete your walk through the history of fire power. They ask that photos not be used on commercial sites, but I can tell you that the people carved into the walls are wood, metal and brass, and the floor to ceiling sculptures are extraordinary. Top all of this off with a cafe that makes their own scones and lasagna, and this museum rushes to the top of my worldwide must see list. It has won many awards for good reason. They know how to teach the public in an eye-catching and engaging manner. Three jolly cheers and five stars for Explosion!

A lot of information extremely laid out. A lot of personal stories too. I was not aware of the…read morepersonal sacrifice. A lot of people made in Southampton for the sea let alone the shipyards and the Titanic. All the staff easy to talk to and encouraged us to keep looking around.

We really enjoyed this museum; not only was it educational it was interactive as well. Well worth…read morea visit if you're in Southampton UK!

Mary Rose is the most fascinating story presented at the Portsmouth Dockyard. It is done through a…read morevery modern engaging museum, with multimedia introduction and well interpreted artifacts, as well as the huge portion of hull.

This was a highlight of my most recent trip to the U K. My wife and I spent Christmas in London…read morewith our daughter, her husband and our two grandchildren eight and five. My son-in-law and I are history buffs and decided that we had always wanted to see the Victory and Mary Rose so we were going to travel down to Portsmouth, spend the night and see the various ships on display. We all had some misgivings about leaving our comfortable VRBO in London and taking the train to Portsmouth but we did it anyway and we were glad we did. We stayed in the Holiday Inn Express located a short walk from the museum area. You can enter the dock area which houses the Victory, Mary Rose, Warrior, and other museums free but you have to buy a yearly pass to actually visit anything on exhibit. The pass lets you see everything and is well worth the price. The Mary Rose fascinated everyone including the children. The various artifacts give you a real sense of everyday life in the middle of sixteenth century England. The layout was absolutely fantastic. Even the kids enjoyed it. I was less impressed with the Victory. It was not well maintained and the layout wasn't informative. Too bad because the potential is so great. Don't miss the Warrior and the various museums. Our two days there was really not enough time. BTW the new British Aircraft Carrier Queen Elizabeth was there but of course we could not tour her.

The British Museum is a must on your visit to London especially if it your first time in London…read more Check their website before you arrive to see if a reservation is required. On busy days they require pre-booked reservations which can be made at no cost. I suggest planning 1.5 hours to see the highlights or recommendations found on the free map at each entrance. There are places to sit and relax with a coffee or tea at a counter service cafe or a place with table service. There is a coat and bag check available to the left once you enter through the main entrance. I'm not sure if there is a cost for it.

Huge crowds and it wasn't even a weekend. Reason: free…read more This is equivalent to Natural History ones in US. However, there are historical contexts with british roman empires and other inclusions that makes this place distinct in a variety of ways. There are also kid packet activities- ask front desk. Some areas have uneven heating and cooling so you may be prone to fainting / esp if the ennui alone is not enough to get you there- ha! Place is great for history buffs, though, as it is free- do not expect high end bathrooms and overall exceptional service. Otherwise, 5 stars for being free and for a very elaborate set up.

A beautiful gem situated in the heart of Bognor. So much history all under one roof. Vintage…read morememorabilia, historical pictures and an array articles. I was not disappointed. It is a must visit!