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- Altbier243 contributionsThe museum is a little outside the city center, but it's worth the walk. It is well connected by public transport. There are extensive exhibits from all eras of aviation on display. Including very rare ones such as the BF 110 G4 or the ME 163. Highly recommended for aviation enthusiasts.Written 11 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ToryuReading, UK820 contributionsHaving been refurbished in recent times, the museum has a great open feeling in the main area, with many different exhibits flanking it from both sides, both temporary and permanent, showcasing the evolution of entertainment throughout times and ages.
Definitely a great visit for nostalgia.Written 27 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ninettejohnsonWoodford, UK307 contributionsMy husband & I took our granddaughter aged 3 who enjoyed the place. She liked the story telling sessions. The story tellers were entertaining & were able to grab the kid’s attention as well as getting them to actively participate.
Overall it’s an ideal place with different activities with an outdoor playground which is also good for hide & seek as it has small bushes to hide.
There are outside picnic tables & chairs which we made use of as it was sunny.
The cafe has a selection of food & refreshments and the staff throughout were great.
My only negative comment is the entrance fees which I found expensive as you have to pay for each adult as well as the child. Although we’re from London, we don’t live in Newham where residents apparently get a discount. I find that a little unfair.Written 3 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SEMIRA M1 contributionToday we went to gootopia Lewisham. The workshop was amazing and my kids had so much fun. Even though they have made slime at home they gained more knowledge about it. The staff we had where excellent, there names where Martha and Andrea, they where so helpful, interactive and friendly. we enjoyed our day here and would recommend to anyone looking for a place like gootopia. :)Written 21 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Steph S13 contributionsOnce inside the experience was brilliant. The actors were brilliant, so engaging and kept us all entertained. Our party ranged from 8-70+. Mrs birds kitchen was a real highlight. The train conductor at the start was brilliant and we found Paddingtons lost suitcase. Make sure you answer the telephone on the platform.
The only downside was the waiting to get in. The staff outside were disorganised and then when we got sent in they didn’t seem to be any better scanning our tickets. They didn’t seem to communicate well so I was a bit anxious but once we got in it was wonderful.Written 22 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Master JonjonLondon, UK340 contributionsONE-SENTENCE SUMMARY.
A review of engineering works on tap water, flood prevention and sewer systems.
Attraction within 5-min walk:
Guards Museum
Jewel Tower
Pyx Chamber (Westminster Abbey)
Chapter House (Westminster Abbey)
WHERE TO START.
Exhibits not in any particular order—although, you can start with a "hut" at the end of the corridor, which loops on with an intro video. The clip will run through engineering inventions throughout history, from lighthouses to combustion engines and from post war urban design to recent discoveries.
HIDDEN GEMS.
Behind the hut is a hidden corner dedicated to Joseph Bazalgette, designer of London's sewer system (opened 1866).
Fun fact—The system contributed to the end of London's pandemic cholera outbreaks.
(Interested in this part of history? Travel west for a detailed discussion from the London Museum of Water and Steam.)
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A VR headset experience is suspended during our WARS outbreak.Written 26 June 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Love and laughter 😍London, UK678 contributionsWent here on Friday ahead of meeting my friend locally for lunch. The famous big red bus wasn’t there due to covid and some exhibitions were missing but that didn’t detract from the wonderful experience. Warm welcome, temperature check on arrival and the two members of staff couldn’t do enough. You could tell they are passionate about living in Hackney and how it has developed through the ages. They were also very informative about up and coming events and spoke passionately about how the young school children love coming here. Museum is small, just on one level but well worth a visit. I feel the photos don’t do it enough justice!Written 29 August 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- millypoppymoBarnet, UK40 contributionsThe pod is an amazing space. Very space age with great interactive educational games. My kids are 8 and 6 and they enjoyed this immensely. Afterwards we went to one of the lecture theatres for a talk one the subject we went for - gut feeling. It was a great talk, lots of audience participation and interaction. But at 1hr I felt perhaps trimming it to 45mins or so would have made it even better. Staff there very enthusiastic and friendly. Great experience.Written 31 May 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Marie N2 contributionsThis review if for the wandsworth location. Went with my son (5) and was greeted by a staff member named Kezley. They completely talked over me when I was asking about what was offered at the store. Then they began talking to other staff about personal stuff like I wasn’t even there. We did a walk-in (I believe they’re called that) and we felt unattended and uncared for the whole time. Kezley felt more like a schoolteacher, not even allowing my child to talk, than a child’s entertainer. HORRIBLE! My child felt scared to even have fun, and we left as quickly as possible! at least the slime has kept, oh wait, it hasn’t. it was okay for a few days, and now it’s a weird consistency and is hard over the top. maybe it was just the worker we were involved with, but this does not speak well for the company. 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻Written 9 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
