Discover Young V&A: A Whimsical Journey through Childhood Creativity
Explore creativity at Young V&A, London's premier children's museum, where art, design, and imagination come alive for young explorers.
Located in the vibrant Bethnal Green area of London, Young V&A is a captivating children's museum that invites young minds to explore creativity, art, and design through immersive exhibits and interactive play.
A brief summary to Young V&A
- Cambridge Heath Rd, London, Bethnal Green, E2 9PA, GB
- +442089835200
- Visit website
- Monday 10 am-5:45 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-5:45 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-5:45 pm
- Thursday 10 am-5:45 pm
- Friday 10 am-5:45 pm
- Saturday 10 am-5:45 pm
- Sunday 10 am-5:45 pm
Local tips
- Visit during weekdays for a quieter experience, especially if traveling with younger children.
- Check the museum's website for special events and workshops that may require advance booking.
- Plan to spend a few hours at the museum to fully enjoy all interactive exhibits and activities.
- Consider visiting the museum's café for a family-friendly meal or snack between exhibits.
- Bring a camera to capture your child's artistic creations and memorable moments at the museum.
Getting There
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Walking
From Windsor town centre, head towards Windsor & Eton Central Station. Exit the station and walk straight onto Peascod Street. Continue walking straight until you reach the junction with the High Street. Turn left onto the High Street and follow it until you see the roundabout. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto the B3022 (Albert Road) towards the railway bridge. After crossing the bridge, turn right onto the A332 (St Leonard's Road) and walk towards the railway station. Once you reach the station, you can take a train towards London Paddington. Upon arriving at London Paddington, transfer to the London Underground and take the Bakerloo Line to Oxford Circus. At Oxford Circus, switch to the Central Line and take the train towards Liverpool Street. Alight at Bethnal Green Station. From the station, exit onto Cambridge Heath Road and walk for about 10 minutes to reach Young V&A.
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Train
Start at Windsor & Eton Central Station in Windsor. Board a train towards London Paddington. The journey will take approximately 30 minutes. Once you arrive at Paddington, transfer to the Bakerloo Line on the London Underground. Take the Bakerloo Line towards Elephant & Castle and get off at Oxford Circus. At Oxford Circus, change to the Central Line and head towards Liverpool Street. Get off at Bethnal Green Station. Upon exiting the station, walk down Cambridge Heath Road for about 10 minutes until you reach Young V&A.
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Bus
From Windsor town centre, head to the bus stop at Windsor Theatre Royal. Take the Green Line 702 bus towards London Victoria. The bus will take you directly to the Victoria Coach Station in London. From there, you can catch the Underground. Walk to Victoria Station and take the District Line to Whitechapel. From Whitechapel, switch to the Hammersmith & City Line and take it to Mile End Station. From Mile End Station, walk to the bus stop and take the bus 25 towards Oxford Circus. Get off at Bethnal Green, and from there, walk about 10 minutes to reach Young V&A on Cambridge Heath Road.
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