Transport & space

A family day out full of innocent fun and imagination! Spot the Teddies that live in the woods as you take an exciting trip on one of our trains. Try and find the Fairies and Elves in their Tree Houses as you walk through the Enchanted Woods. Make a Fairy Wand or Magic Stick with our very own Fairy or Elf. Relax in our Picnic & Play Area or treat yourself to home made food and drink from the café

Open 10am to 5.30pm. Closed during the winter. Bekonscot Model Village and Railway is the world's oldest and original model village. With over 80 years of history, huge model railway, 1.5 acres of well kept gardens and finely detailed model buildings Bekonscot is a great day out for everyone. There is a playground (next to the picnic areas), a super 7.25" gauge ride-on railway, elevated walkway and model self-drive boats.

For a First Class family day out, look no further than a Steaming Day at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre. Have a steam train ride with a real steam locomotive, enjoy a trip on our ride-on miniature railway, visit our magnificent Railway Museum, learn about the Travelling Post Office, watch the model trains and enjoy our stunning Visitor Centre with café, shop and vintage locomotive and carriages.

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre is a 25-acre working Steam Museum with one of the UK's largest collections of locomotives, rolling stock and railway memorabilia. A re-created country station in the heyday of steam travel, we offer steam train rides on Sundays during our open season from April to October, plus special events throughout the year - it is the perfect day out for families with train-mad... Read more

The birthplace of the de Havilland DH98 Mosquito and also the oldest aircraft museum in the UK. Opening times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 10:30am - 5pm (last entry to museum 4pm)-get up close and into most of our aircraft exhibits. Open now until 10th November when it closes for winter until February.

IWM Duxford tells the story of the impact of aviation on the nature of war, on people's lives and the history of our region. Eight distinctive exhibition halls, historic buildings and state-of-the-art exhibitions, are filled with extraordinary collections taking you on an unforgettable journey through the times of war and peace.

The Lee Valley Boat Centre is on the River Lee and is ideally located for exploring the scenic delights of the Lee Valley Country Park, the perfect place for combining your boating with bird watching, walking, cycling and angling. Try one of our day hire boats for a perfect day out with friends or family.

Ride on one of England's leading narrow-gauge railways, with most trains hauled by vintage steam locomotives. Its steep gradients, level crossings and roadside running let you relive a form of transport that vanished long ago.
See our website for details of many special events. And all only a few miles from where you live.
December sees the return of Santa to his Grotto, hailed as one... Read more

Imagine if you could encounter real rockets, see the first sci-fi movie ever made, take the ultimate water rocket challenge, blast off into space inside the Vostok Capsule, see a dog spacesuit, see the last piece of genuine moon rock to be returned to Earth and pilot the 'Eagle' onto the lunar surface. Now put them all in one amazing Rocket Tower. Welcome to the National Space Centre.

Discover north London's great family day out. Explore the fascinating story of the first 100 years of the RAF. Debate the future, test your flying skills, be amazed by stories of bravery, love and loss. Catch up with friends in our café and restaurant. Families will love our themed outdoor play area. We're open daily from 10.00am. Entry is free. Parking £4.50 for 0-3 hours or £6 for 3-6 hours.