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Railway Museum

The Railway Museum of Vilanova i la Geltrú

railmuseumvilanova.jpgAccessible from Barcelona in the town of Vilanova i la Geltrú, the Museu del Ferrocarril has one of the best train collections in the world and offers an interesting day out for both train enthusiasts and history lovers, young and old. The museum, has recently opened a new area dedicated to families where visitors can see models of the museum and trains, learn about the railways and enjoy art activities and stories...read full article
 
August Activities

Day Trips with Kids

natupark.jpgIf you are here during the hottest of the Summer months and looking for ideas to keep the kids entertained, you may like to take the family out of town on a day trip. Here are some ideas for places to head within easy reach of the city...see details
 
Nature Workshops for Kids

Nature Workshops for Kids

jardibotanic.jpgFrom July until September, children can learn about their natural surroundings at family workshops organised by the Natural History Museum and the Botanical Gardens of Barcelona.  Activities this Summer include bird watching on Montjuic, flower planting in the garden and a look at life as a butterfly...see details of nature workshops

 
Multiplying Space

Multiplying Space

artistpereldia.jpg Every Wednesday morning throughout July and August, Multiplicar l'espai is an opportunity for kids to experiment with their creative sides at Barcelona's MACBA. Organised in connection with the current exhibition of Dorothee and Konrad Fischer, the workshops leads children through the exhibits and reveals how artists use space to create different effects in their work...see details of Multiplying Space at the MACBA

 
Bubbleparc in Barcelona

Bubbleparc in Barcelona

bubbleparcbarcelona.jpg Open throughout the Summer,  this Barcelona family attraction is located in the Plaça de l’Odissea of the Maremagnum shopping centre. With 2,500 square metres of outdoor space dedicated to children’s activities, the Bubbleparc is home to the 10 metre high Bungydome, the latest generation Triketrack circuit and, the futuristically sounding, Bubblepods which offer kids the unusual experience of floating around a pool in a giant bubble.  This year the attraction has some interesting new additions, ensuring there is fun to be had for children of all ages. The electric Acuaboats can be navigated by children as young as 1 years of age and the newly-built artificial beach with juice bar will be sure to offer some well-deserved parental relaxation...see Barcelona Family Attractions

 
Summer Activities for Children in Barcelona

Barcelona Summer Camps

summer for children in Barcelona Barcelona offers a variety of  Summer camp options for children throughout the holidays. Registration is now open for the 100,000 places offered at public camps with several also run in English.  Summer programmes and activities are also offered at international schools and nurseries...see Summer Activities for Children

 
Barcelona Roller Disco

Barcelona Roller Disco

rollerdiscobcn.jpg This year, a regular feature of the Barcelona Summer scene is the Roller Disco held every Sunday from 5pm until midnight.  At an outdoor rink near the Port Forum, the free event is powered by human pedalling and combines skating fun with DJ's, bar and barbecue, tapas and a chill-out zone all right by the beach...see Roller Disco BCN

 

 

Barcelona Family Life

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Resident family information

Advice and support for moving to Barcelona with children, expat resident families, children's health, schools and nurseries, babysitting and childcare, playgroups, parents and mums' groups.

 

 

 

Children's Activities in Barcelona

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Things to do with children in Barcelona

Family attractions, museums for children,  parks and playground, adventure parks, water parks and beaches, Arts, crafts and cookery, music and dance, children's party entertainment.

 

 

 

Shopping for kids in Barcelona

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Clothes and shoe shops for children, Barcelona toy shops, bookshops, baby equipment, maternity wear, prams, highchairs, car seats and Online shopping in our Barcelona Directory



 

Visiting Barcelona with Kids

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Family apartments and Child-friendly accommodation in Barcelona, Child-friendly restaurants, Babysitting and What to see and do with children.

Interactive Street Map of Barcelona