Great museum with loads of practical hands on exhibits ranging from a tesla machine to old phones to morse transmitters to arcade games. Very knowledgeable staff and so many great things. Mostly based on electricity but water pumps of all sorts and stationary engines. We...More

This is an incredibly hands on museum. There is eclectic mix of exhibits - everything from restored engines, old kitchen appliances, working pinball machines, exhibits demonstrating electromagnetism and pianola among much more. All the volunteers were knowledgeable and happy to show us around and explain...More

This appears to be a small museum until you step inside. So much information presented in an infomative and hands on way. Excellant for all ages.

It is like walking into the Tardis.....looks small from the outside but has so much to offer and look at. Great if you enjoy technical, engineering, historical type equipment. Great friendly volunteers run the place.

Recommended by our evil step mother, this place redeemed her! Right from the entrance the museum encourages you to touch, play climb and make as much noise as you want!! Arriving early we had the place to ourselves, the kids went wild, Miss 11 played...More

I really enjoyed visiting the Faraday centre. The entry fee is very reasonable. There are lots of cool old things to look at and there is lots of history.

My husband dragged me along to this as he is quite interested in old engines. I found the experience really interesting and the people who work there very knowledges and keen to share this knowledge. Great interactive displays. Worth a visit, we spent about two...More

What a fantastic place to visit. Volunteer staff are so knowledgable and dedicated. The age old equipment etc there is amazing and way beyond the depths of understanding for the young ones in this very technology focussed era.

I took 30 people from a retirment village and found it hard to get the men to leave they were so entrnched in observing machinery from last centrury. Plenty there for women to enjoy too but appealed to men immensely/

This is the hands on museum to beat all interactive ones! This place is just fun for the whole family. Our small family group covered the spectrum of generations and there was something for everyone to play with. Older folks will love the trip down...More