With lots going on for families throughout the year, the Wilson is a great all-weather destination for all ages. A particular highlight for young families is the children’s stay and play area and baby changing facilities. The venue is a great day out with free entry and specialist events throughout the year.

The Play! Cafe 

Stay and play in our designated family area, where you can get busy with our 3D building wall and giant bricks. Little creatives can undertake their own projects with our always changing array of arty activities and trails.

You'll also find:

• Free exhibitions – Body Beautiful and Break the Cycle
• Workshops
• Children’s activities
• The Sir Charles Irving Community Art Gallery
• Floorplan guides available
• Full disabled access
• Toilets and baby changing facilities
• The Wilson Kitchen Café

The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm and The Wilson Kitchen Cafe is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm

Free entry

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** Kids offer **

Kids can enjoy a hot meal deal for just £3.50, which includes one toastie. Choose from Cheesy Delight, Ham and Cheese Classic, or Beans and Cheese Melt, plus a drink orange, blackcurrant, or raspberry squash and a Nestlé Mini Break snack bar. Grown-ups haven’t been forgotten either. Our Grown-Up Toasties are £4.95, served with a delicious golden Welsh rarebit crust for extra flavour. Ask a member of the team for this week’s selection, which may include options like Parma Ham, Mozzarella and Pesto, Chicken Tikka with Mango Chutney, Halloumi with Hot Maple Sriracha, and more veggie or vegan delights.