1. Fun
2. Three year old friendly
3. With an England "flavour"
This is really not too much to ask, and in fact, we have been quite successful in our Friday family outings.
We ventured out several Fridays ago to an inside museum that replicates a Victorian English town. We were quite pleased with our choice and were looking forward to the experience. It met all of the criteria (so we thought...).
England "flavour" - check
Three year old friendly - check
Fun - not so much
Upon arrival, our resident 3 year old climbed into her stroller, and off we went. We purchased tickets (yes, we paid for this soon-to-be short-lived adventure), and we stepped back into time. Very pleased with ourselves we perused the exhibits, looked at the antique buses, cars, fire trucks, and wagons, and window shopped along the old town streets.
Then came the verdict, as stated by the discontent and convincing 3 year old:
"Let's go somewhere fun and play."
Yep, this pretty much sealed the deal for this Friday family outing.
In all fairness, the resident 3 year old wasn't simply being difficult. She was actually rather creeped out by the "people" standing in the shops and sitting on the vehicles. She was sort of confused by the large, dark roof that covered this "town." (At one point, she even wanted to make a quick getaway through the wide open loading zone doorway.) She had simply endured all that she could and knew good and well that this place for her did not equal fun.
Needless to say for our 3 year old, who by the way doesn't forget anything, this particular Friday family outing is without a doubt a faded memory. No turning back for one last glimpse of the chemist or tobacconist or blacksmith or the actual working pub. She was outta' there.
So, we resumed our Friday family outing at the park and playground by our house. Definitely a sure thing for FUN!
Fun - check
More fun - check
6 comments:
My three-year-old loves the exhibits at the "dinosaur museum" (nature & science) with the fake people & fake animals & mummies, and they totally creep me out. I hope you find a few more fun friday outings for your family before you come back to the States!
Maybe you should have reminded her about the The Mine Act of 1842, before that children could be put to work in mines. I mean, it's pretty fun that she doesn't have to work in a mine. ;)
PS: The Mine Act happened during the Victorian Era...
Have you tried the Watercress Line? I seem to remember that the steam train there was fun for children. Not many Fridays left now, are there?
This is your last Friday in the UK today and I do hope you are not too rushed to make the most of it. We are all going to miss you very much. Our good wishes go with you for a smooth removal back home and an easy settling in to both your new posts - in University and church. God bless!
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