As it has rained for most of April here in the UK I thought it was about time I finished this blog post that I actually started writing in 2011!
If you live in the UK and you are a parent you will be all too familiar with the challenge the often poor weather gives you when it comes to entertaining your children on a wet weekend.
I'm not a parent (yet) but during a recent Bank Holiday I was faced with trying to entertain my 13 year old brother who was visiting for half term. We talked about going to Woburn Safari Park but on the Monday morning it was pouring with rain. So instead we went to see these guys and some of their friends!
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A friend of mine had recommended that should I find myself at a loose end anytime that there is a brilliant place, only 25 miles from where I live, that appears to be a bit of a hidden gem!
The Natural History Museum at Tring, Hertfordshire started life as the private collection of Lionel Walter, 2nd Baron Rothschild, until the Rothschild family gave it to the nation in 1937, and houses one of the finest collections of stuffed mammals, birds, insects and reptiles in the United Kingdom.
Check out this beetle (I don't have small hands!):
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Don't let the idea of stuffed animals put you off. Although for many the mere idea is in poor taste the truth is that it has to be one of the best ways to see and learn about the natural world. If you don't like the idea of animals being kept in captivity in a zoo or safari park this could be the place for you.
I have lived within 25 miles of this place for 25 years and have only just discovered it which makes me think that so many people, especially children, are missing out on this free day out.
What you need to know:
Easy to get to by train:
GilesTweets.com / 25th April 2012.
If you live in the UK and you are a parent you will be all too familiar with the challenge the often poor weather gives you when it comes to entertaining your children on a wet weekend.
I'm not a parent (yet) but during a recent Bank Holiday I was faced with trying to entertain my 13 year old brother who was visiting for half term. We talked about going to Woburn Safari Park but on the Monday morning it was pouring with rain. So instead we went to see these guys and some of their friends!
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The Natural History Museum at Tring, Hertfordshire started life as the private collection of Lionel Walter, 2nd Baron Rothschild, until the Rothschild family gave it to the nation in 1937, and houses one of the finest collections of stuffed mammals, birds, insects and reptiles in the United Kingdom.
Check out this beetle (I don't have small hands!):
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Don't let the idea of stuffed animals put you off. Although for many the mere idea is in poor taste the truth is that it has to be one of the best ways to see and learn about the natural world. If you don't like the idea of animals being kept in captivity in a zoo or safari park this could be the place for you.
I have lived within 25 miles of this place for 25 years and have only just discovered it which makes me think that so many people, especially children, are missing out on this free day out.
What you need to know:
- Entry is free
- Free parking is available
- The location is Akerman Street, Tring, Hertfordshire HP23 6AP
- Telephone: 020 7942 6000
- Opening times: Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm and Sunday 2pm to 5pm and every day apart from 24-26 December
- Time needed: Allow 2 hours although you could easily spend 5
- You can take a camera and video camera
- Find out more information at the Natural History Museum at Tring website
Easy to get to by train:
- Tring is on the train line between London Euston and Birmingham so is easy and quick to get to if you live near many places on this line. You can check times on the London Midland train company website
- 45 minutes from Northampton
- 35 minutes from London
- 22 minutes from Milton Keynes
GilesTweets.com / 25th April 2012.
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