Walk in the steps of real Tudors. Explore the birthplace of hte royal dynasty. Open your eyes to the Elizabethan age. To make the most of your visit, why not pick up one of our House Detective Bags? They are packed with tasks and quizzes to complete as you move through the museum. In the Charity Café there is a range of toys, games and colouring-in for younger visitors. Open April - mid December. Check website for times.

Imagine if you could encounter real rockets, see the first sci-fi movie ever made, take the ultimate water rocket challenge, blast off into space inside the Vostok Capsule, see a dog spacesuit, see the last piece of genuine moon rock to be returned to Earth and pilot the 'Eagle' onto the lunar surface. Now put them all in one amazing Rocket Tower. Welcome to the National Space Centre.

With a world-class collection and display of aircraft, integrated with special exhibitions, films, interactives, artwork, engines, missiles, photographs, medals and uniforms and research and education facilities, the Museum takes an innovative approach while keeping with tradition. We also hold exciting events. So book a day out to remember and plan your visit to the Royal Air Force Museum. For children with Autism you can download and autism-friendly trail from the website before you go.

Located on the site of a former steam driven silk mill, & later enormous Brooke Bond tea factory, this volunteer-run museum looks forward to welcoming you. Its three rooms consider the history, industry & mysteries of Redbourn village through changing exhibitions. Local history books, videos, pictures, cards & other gifts on sale. Open Feb-Nov. Visitor parking but limited access for people with disabilities. Donation appreciated!

A working flour mill museum with four floors to explore. Stoneground organic flours available. Onsite bakery producing artisan loaves and cakes. Crossley HD11 oil engine runs on Sunday afternoons.

Idyllic location with superb walks around the mill.

Mill and bakery open on Saturday mornings 9am - 1pm. The mill museum is also open on Sunday afternoons 1pm - 4.30pm.

In the Roald Dahl children's gallery you can boggle your eyes and baffle your brain and let your imagination run wild! Discover inventions with Willy Wonka, investigate minibeasts inside the giant peach, crawl along Fantastic Mr Fox's tunnel, see the Twits' upside down room, explore sounds with the BFG and lots lots more.

Visit our great little award-winning Museum, situated in the Buckinghamshire village where Roald Dahl lived and wrote for 36 years. The Museum, aimed at 6 to 12 year olds, features three interactive galleries. Boy gallery looks at Roald Dahl's school days while Solo gallery houses his original Writing Hut. The Story Centre puts your imagination centre-stage with fantabulous activities to inspire the writer in you. Closed on Mondays.

In 2023 we will be opening on the second Saturday of each month. We will also be open on select days for special events including re-enactment events and children's activity workshops. Booking required.

The Royal Gunpowder Mills is a great place for families to spend days out exploring the secret history of gunpowder, explosives and rocket propellants through our engaging interactive... Read more

The Royston Museum Trail guides the visitor through the history of Royston and the surrounding area with a range of archaeological finds dating from the Ice Age through to the Romans and the Anglo-Saxons. Other items of particular interest are a Beatles' programme, the first home computer (Sinclair ZX), a Rubik's Cube, and a time capsule assembled by the Royston Brownies in 1997 to be opened in 2027!

Discover the mystery beneath the streets of Royston. No records of its age or purpose exist, but it is manmade and contains an extensive range of wall carvings. The purpose of Cave remains a mystery and a visit to make up your own mind is a must! Entry is by guided tour only.
Online booking only. Open Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays between April and September. www.roystoncave.co.uk.