Last weekend we took a trip to Great Missenden where Roald Dahl lived and wrote many of his stories in his writing hut in his garden. His hut has been painstakingly recreated as the centre piece to The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, also based in the village. My six year-old is obsessed with Roald Dahl, his amazing characters and stories - having read all of his books - so it was an obvious place for us to visit. The Museum is divided into three main galleries: the Boy Gallery which explores Dahl's childhood, the Solo gallery focusing on him as a writer, and the Story Centre full of interactives for inspiring youngsters to write their own narratives. In addition there are spaces for school groups and special events, with the buildings based around a courtyard which also features a replica Willy Wonka gate at the entrance.

I was impressed by the friendly staff and the range of interactives throughout with indications on the visitor guide of things under-fives might enjoy, which was useful with a little brother in tow. Children are each given a 'My Story Ideas Book' to encourage them to write their own stories and I can see us using these at home. We will be back when we have more time, as we would like to explore the village and local area as well. There are trails to follow so that you can visit places that inspired Dahl, such as the local library - which Matilda visits whilst her Mum is at the bingo - and the garage where Danny lives with his Dad in Danny the Champion of the World.

You can find out more about the Museum here

My six year-old sitting in a replica of Roald Dahl's story writing chair from his writing hut