This is a large museum housing one of the world s largest collection of toys, doll s houses and games. They have a vast section on dolls displayed chronogically from 1680 to our Barbie doll. You ll see plenty of games, an enchanting selection of doll s houses, lots of teddy bears, soldiers, trains and puppets. The museum houses the biggest collection of children s costumes in the country from a complete 19thC girl s wardrobe to Paul Smith.
Children can have fun trying on replica hats and shoes.
There is an interesting exhibition following the life of a child over different historical periods. From this month, the Museum is extending its weekend activities for children, so that, whenever you drop in, there will be something for the little and not so little to do. It promises to be filled to the brim with ideas and inspiration, paper, card and all sorts of different material for colouring, cutting, sticking and modelling. It s free and children get to take their masterpiece home. There s a ball pool, a racing car, noughts and crosses, balancing beams, arches and slopes.