Play Base
Play Base is an immersive experience for children aged 8 or under, offering a variety of fun and engaging activities.
Whether your child wants to take on the soft play assault course, climb aboard a truck or prepare scoff in the cookhouse, Play Base lets every child shine.
Coronavirus update
The National Army Museum will be closed to the public from 18 March until further notice following the latest government guidance in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Read our FAQsTickets
Online:
Children aged 1-8 years old: £4.75
Children under 1 year old: FREE
Adults: FREE
Tickets
In venue:
Children aged 1-8 years old: £5.75
Children under 1 year old: FREE
Adults: FREE
£1.00 booking fee applies per online transaction.
Only five tickets for children under 1 year old are available per session.
Session times
Session 1: 9.40am - 10.40am
Session 2: 11am - 12pm
Session 3: 12.20pm - 1.20pm
Session 4: 1.40pm - 2.40pm
Session 5: 3pm - 4pm
Session 6: 4.20pm - 5.20pm
Access
Location:
Ground Floor Lower Level
To guarantee ticket availability we strongly advise booking online in advance.
Our Monday two-hour drop-in session runs from 12.30pm to 2.30pm during term times and entry is allowed at any time within these times. Visit at a time that suits you and stay for as little or as long as you like!
Assault course
Physical challenge is a key aspect of soldiering. Overcoming obstacles requires both individual fitness and teamwork. Come and have a go on our soft play assault course if you think you’ve got what it takes!
Command liaison vehicle
The army teaches soldiers to lead as well as to follow. Climb aboard our command liaison vehicle to explore themes of communications and mobility, driving and mechanical repair.
Cookhouse
An army marches on its stomach. Make sure the troops are full of beans in our Camp Kitchen and Mess Hall.
Quartermaster store
Where do soldiers get kitted out? How do they buy provisions and receive messages from home? Get to grips with all these questions at our army storeroom.
In the field
Soldiers need to be able to look after themselves wherever they are. Develop your fieldcraft skills - building camps, dens and shelters - to survive the wild.
Baby area
Our soft and squashy baby area allows our smallest visitors to have a go at camping and other physical activities away from the more boisterous older children.
Terms of use
Read our terms and conditions for ticket sales and entry to Play Base.
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