Great FREE day out (Coventry Transport Museum)

Member Name: lubyloo

Product:	Coventry Transport Museum
Date:	29/10/09 (19 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: It's free!

Disadvantages: Parking isn't so easy

As the previous dooyoo'er said this is a fab place to visit for FREE! It's a great day and to be honest you could spend a day looking around.

It's not just for boys my girls love it there, there are plenty of old cars to see and lots of interactive bits for the children. Upstairs towards the end there is an area for children, they can zoom through Coventry of the future! They can also build their own models of cars of the future using soft big blocks.

It has the Thrust exhibition - the fastest land speed record ever done. It is quite loud and to be honest my girls didn't fancy going in so I don't actually know what's in there but it looked good.

There is also a Penny farthing and bicycle section, as well as buses. Somethimes they move things round to show different vehicles so it's not the same everytime you go which is great for the kids because they see something new each time.

The blitz bit is fairly new and very good. The girls enjoyed experiencing what it was like during the war, although the older of mine 9 doesn't like things too realistic so was a little scared.
The staff are also extremely friendly we found and very helpful.

We have been a few times as it's free, during the holidays they often have crafts or things going on for the children, it's worth ringing if you're going specifically for these events.

Parking is not quite so easy! there is parking around the back of the transport museum and it's the usual car parking prices, about £1.50 for 2 hrs or so. The bus station is also extremely close and very easy to get to.

Outside the musuem, is a time clock of around the world it's a bit complicated to work out! it's on the ground but the children found it fun!

Summary: A great day out on budget for the kids