Beat the Heat – 9 Indoor Activities Near Leighton Buzzard
When it is just to hot to contemplate the great outdoors here are some places to step inside
Bee Local Tip: Historical buildings are often a lot cooler.
Discover the incredible achievements of Britain’s World War Two Codebreakers, in the place where it happened.
Step into the opulent world of a Victorian-era affluent household, where each room tells a story
Six hangars full of some of the world’s oldest airworthy examples of historic aircraft and beautiful veteran vehicles, bicycles and carriages. Combine with a visit to Shuttleworth House (check for open days).
Step through time at Milton Keynes Museum including local archeology and shopping from bygone days.
Natural History Museum at Tring
Houses the extraordinary private collection of Lionel Walter Rothschild, the Second Baron Rothschild. Fascinating displays of animals from a previous age including a collection of pure bred dogs.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Home of the great debate of Samuel Wilberforce, Bishop of Oxford, and Thomas Huxley, a biologist from London, went head-to-head in a debate about one of the most controversial ideas of the 19th century – Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. From gem stones to Jurassic there’s a lot to see
Includes The Great Bedfordians gallery celebrates the contributions of men and women from Bedford and the surrounding area. Here you will find the stories of well-known people include the non-conformist preacher and author of the Pilgrim’s Progress John Bunyan, the prison reformer John Howard and founder of the Panacea Society Mabel Barltrop
Step behind the scenes to discover the secrets of the Harry Potter films. Easy by train.
Roald Dahl Museum, Great Missenden
This small museum is perfect for little fans.
PS: Also great for rainy days
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