NH Daysout

We visited during lottery open week so received free adult entry. We had a brilliant afternoon. Kids ages 3 and 7 both enjoyed all the hands on activities. We particularly liked the stop motion video creator stations. Wasn't particularly busy when we visited on a Sunday. Kids didn't have to wait to do anything. Deducted one star as a few niggles like only one ball for 3 magnetic walls, no paper at drawing station or at air blower experiment, broken parts/handle on circuit boards. Would still recommend.

We also enjoyed a walk by the water, the small play area outside and seeing the swans and geese. Spent about 3 hours there in total.

Brilliant free day out. So much to see and do. Usually extra activities around the museum. Currently Lego and Peppa Pig. Titanosaur exhibition something new but payable/book in advance. Other dinosaur exhibition is free. Strongly advise you book a free time slot to avoid long queues.

Great local activity. 18 holes. Unfortunately a few broken bits already but didn't affect golf play. Would still recommend.

Nice park with ducks and big, clean play area. Seperate toddler area. Lots of picnic benches. Some are nicely shaded by trees. Parking free for 2 hours on the road. Big car park payable across the road but ££. Small coffee outlet on the edge of the car park and some toilets there also, 30p (one cubicle takes card, 2 others need coins fyi). No toilets in the park, but only a brisk minute walk or run with a child. Visited on a Monday and was bustling by lunch time. Expect it's packed on a sunny weekend?

Look it's a lovely place, to walk through, relax by the cinema steps but it still has empty units which is a shame. Should be bustling but only picks up on special event days. Odeon, Costa, H&M, River Island, The Entertainer, Asda, Sports Direct to name a few then a couple of restaurants and a barbers. Currently a few new venues just opened Dock Yard, Wild Tots play centre so we'll see. Would recommend a look around.