The cost of train tickets will vary depending on your departure destination, but you can usually save by booking in advance. Here is a list of 5 must visit galleries and museums in the North of England:
The Pencil Museum
You
begin with entering a replica of Seathwaite mine, which is popular
known as the origin for graphite. From there you will embark upon a
journey on the history of the pencil. One of the mesmerizing historic
importances of the pencil was the manufacture of 'secret pencils' by
the British government and M19, which held a secret map and compass
to help stranded pilots. They have a kids' art studio which will keep
your little ones occupied as you browse through the museum and marvel
at its wonders. Visit them
for more information or bookings.
The Royal Armouries Museum
It
is home to over 75,000
world-renowned objects and it houses UK's national collection of
arms and armour from the past. This magnificent array of weaponry is
displayed in five impressive galleries: Self Defence and Hunting,
War, Tournament and Oriental. It displays armour and weapons, which
were used in the early ages by medieval knights as well as modern-day
soldiers. There are artefacts that come from different empires and
golden ages for instance the Ottoman Empire, Japan, India, Europe and
the Wild West. The museum holds an interactive programme of daily
events which includes talks and tours and combat demonstration to
give you and your family an insightful experience about the specific
weapon or armour used in that specific time.
Yorkshire Museum
This
stunning Georgian
building is home to some of the greatest collection of Britain's
finest archaeological treasures, which include rare animals, birds
and fossils, which date back to more than 1000 years. Medieval
artefacts from the Roman Empire, Viking Era and Anglo-Saxon include
items such as jewellery, mosaics and silver show their lifestyles and
rich culture, which surrounded them. From swords, amazing warrior
stones, detailed plant fossils to life size statues, hand crafted
pottery and battle-axes, you will be left spellbound by all these
historic objects. The museum has fun activities for the kids in each
of its gallery; there is also a trail that you can follow around the
museum and its grounds.
The museum facade is often illuminated - see below

Royal Pump Room Museum
This
bizarre establishment was built by Isaac Shutt in 1842, and is
considered one of Europe's strongest sulphur well, which tells the
story of Harrogate as a premier spa building. It was reopened in 1953
and since then has served its purpose as a museum and invites people
to its absurd spa treatments. The water in these wells is popularly
known to have healing qualities that cure anything from lumbago to
gout. To know more about this spa building visit their
site.
Streetlife Museum
Situated in Kingston upon
Hull, it
is a transport museum, which dates back to the early 20th century,
which includes epic and vintage modes of transportation. Take your
children down memory lane of transport history, which is over 200
years old. Let them experience the smells, sights and sounds of the
past as they walk down the 1940s replica high street and board a
train to enjoy a carriage ride. The museum is popularly known to
house veteran cars, horse driven carriages, trams and bicycle
gallery.
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