Roald Dahl Children's Gallery
Attraction Information
The Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery is an interactive museum exhibit located in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK. It’s a dedicated space designed for children aged 0 to 12 years old, inspired by the works of the popular children’s author, Roald Dahl.
The gallery features a range of interactive exhibits and activities, designed to engage children with science and technology. There are over 80 hands-on exhibits to explore, including a giant kaleidoscope, a musical staircase, and a gravity well. Children can also participate in workshops and demonstrations led by museum staff.
The exhibits are themed around various Roald Dahl stories, such as “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “George’s Marvellous Medicine”. Visitors can explore a replica of the Great Glass Elevator and even step inside a giant peach. There are also areas dedicated to the author’s life and works, including original illustrations and manuscripts.
Accessibility Information
This attraction does not have its own car park.
The closest car park is the Friarscroft Car park
This car park is roughly 500 metres from the attraction.
This car park has 5 disabled parking spaces.
There is limited on-street parking to the front of the attraction.
The car park is roughly a 10 minutes away from the attraction.
There is an incline between the car park and the attraction.
Pathways between the car park and the attraction are a mix of brick and tarmac.
There is step free access from Church Street.
Entering the museum from Pebble Lane takes visitors to our garden which has a gentle slope up with a handrail.
As visitors enter the Discover Bucks Gallery, there is a gentle slope up with handrails
The museum has a series of portable ramps.
The museum delivers Touch Tours for blind and visually impaired visitors.
There is a lift allocated on ground floor in Discover Bucks Gallery which takes you to the main gallery space upstairs.
The museum has a hearing loop available for hard of hearing visitors.
The museum also delivers tours in British Sign Language.
The exhibit is designed to be accessible for children with sensory and learning disabilities, with features such as tactile elements and visual aids.
Opening Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Friday: 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm
Pricing
- Adult: £5.50
- Child (age 0-17): £4.50
- Concession (Senior, student or disabled): £4.50
- Family (up to 2 adults and 3 children): £18.50
Location
Buckinghamshire County Museum & Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery,
Church Street,
Aylesbury,
Buckinghamshire,
HP20 2QP