When we at Poland In Your Pocket  talk about travelling with children, we regularly acknowledge the difficulties in balancing adult sightseeing with something that will keep the kids happy. Within Poland, every big city has more than a few options to keep the peace. However, once your trip moves out into the countryside, your options can quickly become scarce and negotiations can quickly break down. Fortunately for you, Greater Poland is a place of tangible history - the kind that is just there and doesn't have to be explained by a fading placard! Entertainment is a big part of bringing early Polish history back to live, which is why sites like Pobiedziska Stronghold are populated with historic reenactors and medieval technology for the kids to get their hands on! Other important locations, such as the old Polish capital of Gniezno , may seem like a rather dry history lesson for children, but, in actual fact, you will find the streets populated with statues of kings and rabbits, all combined with a mobile phone app to turn history into a sort of treasure hunt. Greater Poland is also in possession of a number of great miniature parks, including  Pobiedziska Miniature Open Air Museum ,  Park Makiet Mikroskala  and  Makieta Borówiec , the latter of which is one of the largest railway models in the country. If it's a dose of straight-up recreation that's needed, we have a remedy for that too: DELI Park , Lake Malta  and it's wonderful aquatic/spa centre are feasible options for parents looking to reward their children for their patience. The voivodeship of Greater Poland is also an ideal location for getting outdoors and active. For more on this, read our article: Outdoor Activities in Greater Poland .  

THE PIAST TRAIL WITH CHILDREN

The dawn of the Polish state dates back to the 10th century, when duke Mieszko I established his rule right here in Greater Poland! As a result, many of the oldest sights in the country can be visited in day trips from Poznań (Being based in a regional centre is also highly recommended!) and the local cultural institutions have done a great job making this history accessible to children! The Piast Trail as it's known kicks off in Pobiedziska with  the Piast Route Museum of Miniatures , found on the way to  Gniezno from Poznań, consists of miniature recreations of key landmarks throughout Greater Poland with a particular focus on the Piast cribs. In total, are 37 miniatures at a scale of 1:20, including Gniezno Cathedral , Rogalin Palace , Poznań Rynek  any many more. If you and the family have already been travelling throughout the region, a visit here is a great time to prompt your children's memories and give them a Godzilla complex! The exhibition is also complemented by a gallery of sculptures of the gods of Slavic mythology, which is a fascinating subject for all ages and perfect for you children and young families.
While you're in the area, you should ensure you visit the  Pobiedziska Stronghold , a reconstructed wooden fortress dating back to the early days of the Polish state. An exhibition of medieval siege weapons on a lifesize scale, an armoury, a shooting range with siege weapons and an area where enthusiasts can organize medieval-themed games and competitions, are available to visitors within the walls of this wonderful place. This is not a museum where 'DO NOT TOUCH' signs are hung everywhere and over-bearing floor staff scowl at you just for showing any small amount of enthusiasm. On the contrary, children are very much encouraged to get their hands on everything! Furthermore, there's always a cast of fun-and-friendly reenactors to help bring the place to life!