Popular kids’ attraction to reopen in London after being closed for three years

A POPULAR new kids’ attraction is reopening this weekend – and it’s completely free.

After being closed for three years, the Young V&A will open its doors following a £13 million redevelopment.

The museum, which is free to enter, will officially open this Saturday, July 1.

There will be three permanent galleries in the museum called Imagine, Play, and Design will feature 2,000 objects.

Inside the galleries, there will be a range of zones including an open design studio for children and young people as well as a games design space for teenagers.

The museum will feature other attractions too including sensory playscapes, a finger skateboard park and an interactive Minecraft installation in the Play Zone.

There will also be a performance and story-telling stage for children of all ages.

From October 14, the Young V&A will also house its first exhibition too.

As reported by , V&A Director Tristram Hunt said: “The V&A believes in the transformative power of creativity, and it’s critical we work to support and develop the next creative generation.

“The optimistic and transformative power of creativity radiates through Young V&A and we cannot wait to unleash it upon our teenagers to toddlers.”

While people of all ages are welcomed into the museum, the space has been designed for the enjoyment of children up to the age of 14.

Entry into the museum is free but visitors may need to purchase tickets for temporary exhibitions.

The museum will be open from 10am until 17.45pm daily and is a short walk from Bethnal Green tube station.

This isn’t the only new attraction coming to the UK.

A new fairytale-themed attraction recently opened at fairytale Farm in Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire.

And earlier this year, a huge new Gruffalo attraction opened in Blackpool.

Sun Online Travel recently visited the new Jumanji attraction with world-first rollercoasters and a themed hotel.