Things To See And Do In Barcelona With Children

The Tibidabo Amusement Park has been keeping children old and young entertained for generations and holds a special place in the memory of many locals. Opened in 1901, it’s the oldest attraction park in Spain and the third-oldest in Europe. Although the rides have been updated throughout the years, this is very much a place for good old-fashioned fun, with attractions such as crash cars, carousels and rollercoasters offering unrivalled views of the city – the park is located at the very top of the Tibidabo mountain it gets its name from. For something a little different, check out the automaton museum – these quirky figures were early attempts to create machines that could move like humans – and were nearly purchased by the famous Walt Disney in 1957 but the park refused.

Fun, educational… and delicious! What more could you ask for? Barcelona’s Chocolate Museum is dedicated to telling the history of chocolate production and consumption since its arrival in Europe centuries ago. But instead of just taking a tour of the museum – which explains the whole process from cocoa bean to chocolate bar – why not sign up for a workshop and put your knowledge to practice? Some activities are only for children – with activities adapted to each age range – while others are designed for the whole family to get stuck in with. This is an original and interesting way to allow your children to get creative and have fun with all their senses.