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- KhmercathyAdelaide, Australia26 contributionsObviously the British Museum is fabulous and this review relates to the annoying new requirements for entry. We arrived at the main entrance and were told that if we didn’t have tickets we had to go to the other entrance on Montague Place which is about a ten minute walk away. We walked there and the queue was snaking its way all down the street so we got in line and decided to book our tickets whilst standing there then return to the main entrance. When you book online the “free tickets “ come with a mandatory donation of £5, 10 or more - you choose, but then it’s not a “free” ticket if you’re slugged this donation fee. We rationalised that it was essentially going to cost us minimum £10 ( there were 2 of us) just to walk back to the main entrance and wrangle with the queue there so we stuck it out and shuffled along for 25 minutes, finally inching our way through the inefficient security checkpoint where a bored staff member shines a torch into your bag. There were a lot of roadwork bollards blocking areas of the queue and people had to queue on the road, it was chaotic and annoying.Written 27 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CazzaMIlkley, UK159 contributionsWe went on Saturday morning, had pre booked tickets for 10:30am so no queuing. It was fairly quiet for the first 1-2 hours but by early afternoon it was heaving, as we expected. Nonetheless, our dinosaur and animal mad 3 year old LOVED it! Obviously the dinosaurs were his favourite, but he loved it all, including the volcano and earthquakes section. We spent around 4 hours in total looking around and he didn’t get bored at all. We all loved it too. We ate in the cafe in the orange zone which had a good range of sandwiches and hot meals. A wonderful day out, can’t wait to come back!Written 23 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Peter RGloucester, UK398 contributionsWell worth a visit to appreciate what went on in secret during the Second World War.
Audio tour was good as were the layouts of the respective rooms. Was busy when we went but did not detract from our enjoyment. Also very comprehensive museum covering the life of Churchill and containing may exhibits.
Staff and volunteers all very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
Good access via a lift for those unable to take the stairsWritten 27 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Martin J3 contributionsWonderful experience, well thought out visitor flow. An amazing history to experience! Worth the queue on a busy weekend.Written 23 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- FyingKiwiChristchurch, New Zealand996 contributionsAn excellent array and display of trains from all over the world, with an emphasis on those that were manufactured and/or operated in the UK.
Be prepared to spend at least two fascinating hours here.Written 27 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SarahDorset6785Ringwood, UK23 contributionsThis museum is truly amazing.
We arrived for 10am and did not leave until 5pm. One day is not enough but we had limited time.
There is so much to see and read about.
A very moving place with lots of personal stories and personal effects on display.
The Holocaust Exhibition is a very sobering section of the museum.
I was especially moved by the postage stamps that we saw on the upper level of the museum, which depict the faces of the young service personnel who have lost their lives in the more recent conflicts.
These stamps are definitely deserving of a more prominent display position as we nearly walked straight past them had it not been for an extremely helpful and informative member of staff who pointed them out to us.
This museum is a must on a visit to London.Written 26 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Kate PostillClapham, UK4 contributionsAn excellent trip well enjoyed our guide Dave Scott Was so informative it made our experience so interesting
Well worth a visit
David & KateWritten 24 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - AlexTheJockWigston, UK2,161 contributionsMy wife, the daughter of an ex-tankie, and myself, an army veteran of twenty-four years’ service, both of us in our late sixties, travelled down from Leicester to visit the museum, and it was so worth the long drive. I initially went online to book the tickets, but could not find a way of getting tickets for myself as I knew that veterans got a discount, so I emailed the museum. I soon got an email back letting me know that I had to buy my ticket on the door, so I went ahead and purchased an adult ticket for my wife at £19.35.
We drove down and easily got parked as there is plenty of space either in the main car park or in the overspill car park over the road.
Buying my veteran’s ticket was easily done at the ticket desk at a cost of £15, and both tickets then allow you access to the museum for a whole year, which is a great offer.
The amount of exhibits is amazing, as is the variety of armoured vehicles on display. We stayed the night before in the vicinity so we were some of the first in the museum, which gave us a better start to wandering around as there were initially few people within the first areas that we covered. Also amazing are the dioramas in which some of the vehicles are displayed. We talked to one of the museum staff who gave us an insight into fighting in the first tanks into production, which was well worth the time we spent listening to it.
The mock battle in the arena was pretty good, but as an ex-squaddie that served throughout the 70s/80s/90s I found the selection of vehicles used for the battle a bit unbelievable, but it was still quite a spectacle that the crowd seemed to enjoy immensely. I’m not trying to take anything away from the display as I know how difficult it will be to set up and run, I’m just saying that maybe the mixture of vehicles could have been better to make it more realistic. I still enjoyed it and took some great photos and video.
This is a great day out and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone.Written 20 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Fam4LongLongmeadow, MA3 contributionsVery interesting exhibit and great way to spend an hour with the family! The historical texts and art are amazing. Well worth the visit!Written 21 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Christine M2 contributionsBrilliant museum with loads to see and think about. The demonstration of the Christmas Truce was very professional and entertaining.
Had lunch in the restaurant which was well priced and good quality.Written 19 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BobSt. Neots, UK273 contributionsWe visited this museum whilst holiday in Worcestershire and it was well worth the visit. The buildings had been nicely restored and some exhibits brought back memories from when I was a young lad in the fifties. We had some lovely buns from the bakery. Most of the volunteers were very polite and helpful. Only found one that was not and she was serving in the large cafe. We didn't get off to a very good start when we went inside the pub as there was smoke from the coal fire and I had to get out quickly and use my Asthma inhaler - more times than the recommended four times per day, that's how bad it was. I was short of breath for quite a while afterwards. We spent about five hours there, including having a snack, and there are plenty of photo opportunities . We had to avoid going into the mine as I am Claustrophobic. Despite the smoke filled pub and Mrs Grumpy in the cafe we would still recommend a visit.Written 21 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mandy MExmouth, UK99 contributionsWow,amazing, the castle and grounds are fantastic we stayed the night in the Anne Boleyn wing and our room was stunning.our experience on the whole was so good,the grounds are beautiful but my highlight was the castle.I’m a huge nerd about the tudors especially Anne Boleyn so it’s was definitely special to me and it was my 60th birthday.what was the most outstanding to all of us was the staff,nothing was too much trouble for them but it didn’t seem forced they genuinely seemed invested.The reception staff,dinning staff and even the lovley lady from the cleaning team who took her time to make sure we had enjoyed our stay and explain the issues they have looking after such a unique place.
It’s definitely a treat but it is so worth it.Thank to you all making my birthday a special one.Written 22 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LegendJnr4 contributionsI quite liked the immersive platform; it provided a greater understanding than simply looking at a room. They showed both sides of the house: the servants and the family and what happened in both sections of the living. Saw the Sudan chair, kitchens, living spaces and maids rooms. Wonderful experience for the familyWritten 13 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AnnBurke45Sheffield, UK3 contributionsBeautifully laid out. Interactive elements, lots of personal accounts, balanced views of the Troubles. Hands on section for children.Written 26 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Suzanne R1 contributionThis place is amazing. The site is so intact and the number of artifacts that have been found are incredible. We bought the saver ticket for this and the Roman army museum but I wish we had visited the army museum first as this would have given us more context before we saw this. I think they should show the short Edge of Empire film here as well for people who cannot visit both. But really brilliant.Written 16 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
