There is lots to do for families of all shapes, sizes and ages at Englesea Brook!
To compliment our fascinating new exhibitions exploring peace, ordinary Prim lives, the dangers of alcohol, and travel in the 1800s, we have fun-filled activity bags free to use as you move around the museum. Stuffed-full of handling objects, sounds, smells, challenges, activities and facts, the bags are a great accompaniment to enhance your visit. In addition, we have trails both for very young children and older ones and a handy guide for the grown-ups.
Along the way, you can rest in EBee Bear’s Space and play some traditional card games, get creative with LEGO, or settle down with a good book – all whilst dressed-up as a Victorian Prim! EBee and his cousin Betsy are on hand to join in the fun.
Outside, you can be still in our sensory Peace Garden as you look out over the rolling Cheshire countryside, or enjoy some delicious home-made cake on the patio by the Physic Garden – filled with herbs to rub between your fingers. You might even get a glance of our friendly alpaca neighbours! And what better when the sun is shining than to get digging in our sandbox?
If you get peckish, and need a little more than cake, pop into our Tea Room for a selection of light refreshments.
Englesea Brook is a playful museum that welcomes visitors of all ages and our aim is for your visit to be as enjoyable as possible. If you have any particular requirements, please let us know. If you need ear-defenders, a place to chill, or something to keep busy hands occupied, we can provide these for you.
We have high chairs, bottle-warming facilities, and spaces to change your baby, and we are also breastfeeding-friendly.
We are happy for you to take your buggy into the museum: most of the areas are accessible. Please see our accessibility page for full details of getting around our site..
Don’t forget to look out for EBee Bear who lives at the museum, and you can follow him on Facebook – search for Adventures with EBee Bear, where you can find out about special family events that are on from time to time.
We would love to see you in person but if you can’t get to us we have provided some activities for you to download on our Craft Resources page.
We do not charge entry to the museum, but there may be a small charge for particular events. Please see our Events Calendar for details.