Unless you’ve been marooned on an island, you’ll know that on 23 June, a small majority of British citizens voted to leave the EU. The decision shook the UK to its foundations, and has thrown up sharp divisions in the country.
I’ve always felt lucky to be able to travel freely across Europe, and visit the rich wealth of museums, galleries and historical sites across the continent. I’m concerned that access to these inspiring places might become more difficult now. That’s made me deeply sad. So this month, as well as giving a snapshot of cultural places that families can enjoy in the UK, I’ve included posts from some countries across Europe.
Not all 28 EU member states are represented here, and I’ve also included Norway and Switzerland, which are outside the EU. If you have any posts on European culture that you’d like to share, please post them in the comments below.
England
The Pigeon Pair and Me 48 Ideas for Unmissable Family Fun in London
JuggleMum 5 things to do with a spare hour in London
Catherine’s Cultural Wednesdays Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace
Are we Nearly There Yet? D-Day Museum Portsmouth
Yorkshire Tots Free fun at Leeds City Museum
Hello It’s Gemma Things to do in Bristol: SS Great Britain
Opposable Thumbs Arundel Castle, Sussex
My Gorgeous Boys Visiting Mr Straw’s House in Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Wales
Tin Box Traveller 5 Cardiff family attractions not to be missed
The Pigeon Pair and Me Gower Heritage Centre
An Organised Mess Into the Woods at the Everyman Cardiff Open Air Theatre Festival 2016
Ireland
A Little Time and a Keyboard Dublin Castle
Wandering Educators Bunratty Folk Park, Ireland
Scotland
Globalmouse Travels Scotland’s Secret Bunker, St Andrew’s, Fife
Wandering Educators Culloden
France
The Beesley Buzz Paris 2015
ChelseaMamma Normandy War Museums
Lou Messugo A visit to the Picasso Museum, Antibes
Belgium
Museum Diary Museum Marathon Brussels
All Over the Map Herge Museum, Brussels
Norway
Mum’s Gone To Art Attack in Oslo
Jennifer’s Little World The Norwegian Petroleum Museum in Stavanger
Kids Are a Trip 7 Things Families Will Love to do in Oslo
Sweden
Kids Are a Trip Best Sights to See in Stockholm with Kids
The Bear and the Fox Gothenburg with kids
Germany
Museum Diary Crafty Fun at the Bauhaus Lab, Germany
Ninja Killer Cat Taking a Trip to Berlin
Italy
Barts go Adventuring The Leaning Tower of Pisa for kids: is it worth it?
Learning Escapes How to Visit the Roman Forum with Kids and get them to enjoy it
Greece
Family Travel Times Visiting the Ancient Temple of Knossos
Switzerland
Family Travel Times Sherlock in Switzerland
Celebrate the Weekend Historic Lucerne
Denmark
GlobalMouse Visiting the Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde
Spain
Mums Do Travel Human Towers in Girona
Globetotting The replica boats of Christopher Columbus, Spain
Family Life in Spain The Battle of Fuengirola
Portugal
Over 40 and a Mum to One Exploring Castelo de Silves
Netherlands
Gingerbread House Exploring the Centraal Museum Utrecht
Rambling Through Parenthood Visiting the van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
Romania
Romanian Mum Visiting Romania: Brasov
Do you have a story to tell about visiting a cultural place in Europe? Please share your links in the comments.
About Nell Heshram
Nell Heshram is a writer who blogs at the Pigeon Pair and Me. On her blog she shares tips on arts and culture for kids; family travel; and what’s new in her home town of London.
OOOH thank you for including me ! a fabulous round up
Fab round up – will have a nice browse round these later. Thanks for including mine in the Italy section!