Little Locos

Little Locos is back at STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway on Wednesday 18 November, one of the museum's monthly under-fives sessions. It's built around the collection of historic locomotives and Great Western Railway artefacts on site, so the whole thing is rooted in the museum's own stuff rather than just being a generic kids' club.

Each session follows a different theme and centres on a chosen object from the museum, which threads songs, craft, play activities and a story together into an hour for children aged 2 to 5. Because the theme changes every month, it's the kind of thing you can bring the same little ones back to several times without them getting bored. The museum itself is open to visitors of all ages, so if you've got older kids or just want to wander through the interactive displays and exhibits before or after, that's an easy add-on.

Numbers are kept small, with a maximum of ten children per session and no more than two adults per child, so it doesn't get too chaotic. You'll need to book in advance to get a spot. There are two sessions on the day: one from 9:45 to 10:45am and another from 11:15am to 12:15pm, so you can pick the one that fits your morning. It costs £5 per child, and you meet at the museum entrance on Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon, SN2 2EY.