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The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

81-83 High Street, Great Missenden HP16 0AL, England
01494 892192
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Type: Speciality Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Owner description: This great little award-winning and family-friendly Museum contains two fun and fact-packed biographical galleries, the fantabulous interactive Story... more » Owner description: This great little award-winning and family-friendly Museum contains two fun and fact-packed biographical galleries, the fantabulous interactive Story Centre and a sunny courtyard. Situated in Great Missenden where Roald Dahl lived for over 36 years, it was created as a home for the author’s archive (which visitors can see on our regular tours) and as a place to inspire creativity and a love of reading in children, about which Roald Dahl was passionate. « less
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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

If you like Roald Dahl and his wonderful stories, the Museum is not to be missed. Only 40 minutes by train from London Marylebone train station to Great Missenden where Dahl lived and worked for most of his life, located on the Great Missenden High Street the Museum is an easy walk from the station. The exhibits, including a reconstruction... More

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Port Talbot, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

My son and I spent a fantastic day here at the Roald Dhal museum. Excellent for older children lots of interactive activities to really gear up the imagination. Small museum but you can make the day as long or as short as you would like. My son loved having his photograph taken in Roald Dhal's chair and making up his... More

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West Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Our party was 3 adults and 4 children, ages 4, 6, 7 and 8. The older two have been studying Roald Dahl at school. They all enjoyed the museum, the older two and the adults got much more out of it as we were able to read all the displays easily. The museum part is two small (for a museum)... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

I agree with the comments about it being a little heavy going for say the under eights but that said we and our ten year old nephews had a whale of a time. Not vast or extensive but easily worth the family ticket price. This has been very professionally put together by folk with a clear commitment to and understanding... More

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Buckingham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

We visited as my son was studying some Roald Dahl books at school. It's very interactive, but it does require the children to be old enough to read and quite a bit of info at that. Did wonder whether it was of more interest to me than him as he still finds reading a lot a bit overwhelming. Probably better... More

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Trowbridge, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We've just spent a lovely day in the lovely village of Great Missenden and the fantastic Roald Dahl Museum. A family ticket for £21 was very good value as we spent 4 fascinating hours there. The ticket allows you to leave the museum and wander about the village so you can visit Dahl's grave and see other locations associated with... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We visited with 5 children aged 12, 10, 7, 6 and 4. They all enjoyed it even the 12 year old who thought it would be rubbish! I think the coffee shop also helped as it had good cakes and ice cream! We searched the internet for vouchers before we went so got a really good deal on the price... More

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Great place for kids and adults. Despite its relatively small size, this museum has much to offer. There's plenty to learn about Roald's interesting life. The additional charge for the children's workshop was well worth it - but make sure that you book in advance as they are popular. I would also recommend a stroll up to the pretty parish... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

A very interesting place which showed Roald's life and how he became a writer. There were some interactive things to do but lots of reading from a young one's POV. Some lovely little shops in the village and a trail you can go on. Very nice!

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Wellington, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

We visited during the Easter holidays so it was quite busy. We have been reading several books by Roald Dahl as a family in the last couple of weeks, so decided a trip to this museum and the nearby children's gallery was a good chance to learn more about the author. Our three children, 8,5 and 2 all found plenty... More

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