Tucked away on James Street in Guildford is an old theatre which is jam packed with all sorts of animals including every child's favourite - DINOSAURS! Welcome to the Museum of Natural History also known as the Academy of Taxidermy! You can see everything from man made life size models to real stuffed animals and skeletons. There are shells and eggs and teeth and everything your budding naturalist will enjoy. There are plenty of books for older children and there is a play

Zanthorrea Nursery - Maida Vale Zanthorrea Nursery in Maida Vale is not only a fabulous nursery specialising in native plants but it is also a great place to visit with the kids. The kids can explore the sensory garden, look for 8 different sculptures scattered around the beautiful gardens and then enjoy a play on the shaded playground which has a fort and a slide. With so many beautiful giant trees within the gardens the kids can have a go at measuring the height of the tr