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quick! weekend away with teen boy 15

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Moomoola · 25/05/2023 09:38

we live near edinburgh and we all need a weekend break after a crappy 6 months. I have NO IDEA. teen likes science and computers. DH left it to me. I am so exhausted I cant think straight, help please!

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Serena73 · 25/05/2023 09:57

Mine have always enjoyed London no matter how many times we go. We always try to do something different each time

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Moomoola · 25/05/2023 10:23

oooh, now that IS a good isea. science museum!
Thank you, i will investigate. any tips on where to stay ? Sorry, Im in overwhelm atm

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BlueChampagne · 25/05/2023 10:29

History of Computing and History of Science museums (amongst others!) in Cambridge.
https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/
https://www.whipplemuseum.cam.ac.uk/

The Centre for Computing History - Computer and Video Game Museum - Cambridge

The Centre for Computing History is a computer and video game museum based in Cambridge, UK. With a collection of vintage computers and game consoles, many of the exhibits are hands on and interactive.

https://www.computinghistory.org.uk

PutinSmellsPassItOn · 25/05/2023 10:32

Liverpool is fab.

Not too big it gets overwhelming and loads of free museums, parks and beaches. We love both but id head to Liverpool over London if I was wanting a break to chill out.

Fivemoreminutes1 · 25/05/2023 10:32

Birmingham - there’s the ThinkTank, Cadbury World (can easily be done on a train trip from the centre), Bear Grylls adventure, motorcycle museum, Villa Park stadium tour…

andymary · 25/05/2023 10:48

Fivemoreminutes1 · 25/05/2023 10:32

Birmingham - there’s the ThinkTank, Cadbury World (can easily be done on a train trip from the centre), Bear Grylls adventure, motorcycle museum, Villa Park stadium tour…

Great list! And also the Black Country Living Museum isn't too far away if anyone in the family is into history or Peaky Blinders (as some of it was/is filmed there).

hopeishere · 25/05/2023 11:26

Belfast?

There's a science museum, titanic, small general museum.

Funf · 25/05/2023 17:04

Another Vote for Liverpool
Speed boat ride around the docks
Loads of free museums
Williamson tunnels.
Excellent parks.
It can be busy or relaxed depending on what you choose.
Just avoid any show or football weekends and accommodation is reasonable.
Excellent travel links to explore the Wirral and North Wales.
http://www.donthibernate.co.uk/liverpool/

Liverpool - donthibernate.co.uk

Where do I begin? There is so much to see and do in Liverpool. Have a look at our page …

http://www.donthibernate.co.uk/liverpool

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Moomoola · 26/05/2023 14:36

Thank you! Lots of great ideas, you wonderful lot!
My mind goes blank and I just panic! Too much responsibility 😁
im actually enthused enough to maybe book a few weekends away..in advance! Ts so nice actually, to have something to look forward to.
🤗

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JimJamJo · 26/05/2023 22:41

I have heard good things about the space centre in Leicester but not been

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Moomoola · 26/05/2023 23:42

Ooh thank you. All things science, computery and spacey are great. He’s a 15 year old Gollum that seem to think he melts. if he goes outside 🙄😂

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SiouxsieSiouxStiletto · 27/05/2023 09:14

Is it too late to suggest Manchester?

There's the Science and Industry Museum.

123ZYX · 27/05/2023 09:41

Bletchley Park? There used to be a computing museum on the same site but not sure if it's still there

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Moomoola · 30/05/2023 08:29

Oh both great ides, thank you! Went to college in Manchester, it’s a great place

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