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The Great Britain Guide

Museums Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Eureka! The National Children's Museum

In or near Norwood Green.

β™Ώ Wheelchair accessible

Eureka! The National Children's Museum β€” a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Bus stop at Halifax station - geograph.org.uk - 1644571

Phil Champion β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Halifax Β· 0.1 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Eureka! The National Children's Museum is a museum located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

Eureka! The National Children's Museum is an interactive museum located in Halifax, designed specifically for children. It offers a variety of hands-on exhibits and activities that encourage learning through play.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Eureka! The National Children's Museum is a museum located in Halifax, Yorkshire (postcode HX1). It focuses on interactive exhibits designed for children, promoting learning through play. The museum is a key educational resource in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.7201, -1.8549
District
Calderdale
Parish
Calderdale, unparished area
Postcode
HX1 2NE
Parliamentary constituency
Halifax
Phone
+44 1422 330069
Nearest railway station
Halifax β€” 0.1 km
Official site
www.eureka.org.uk

Sources

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Halifax railway station

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Red Brick Auditorium

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Historic houses Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Halifax Piece Hall

Halifax Piece Hall β€” a Grade I-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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John Mackintosh

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Where to eat & stay near Eureka! The National Children's Museum

Places to stay

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Hotels Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The White Swan Hotel

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Caravan parks Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Ashdene Naturist Club

Ashdene Naturist Club β€” a caravan park in england yorkshire.

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Caravan parks Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Elland Hall Farm Caravan Park

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Campsites Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Plane Tree Farm

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The New Hobbit

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The Old Cock

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Coffee Cali

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Spring Gardens Public House

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The Old White BeareπŸ“· 3

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The Old White Beare

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Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Kershaw House

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Eureka! The National Children's Museum?
Eureka! The National Children's Museum is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HX1 2NE), in the parish of Calderdale, unparished area.
What is Eureka! The National Children's Museum?
Eureka! The National Children's Museum β€” a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Eureka! The National Children's Museum?
The nearest railway station is Halifax, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode HX1 2NE.
Is Eureka! The National Children's Museum a protected site?
Yes β€” Eureka! The National Children's Museum is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Eureka! The National Children's Museum?
The nearest railway station is Halifax, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HX1 2NE.