England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

recommended places to visit and things to do with children in England


Albert Dock

Liverpool

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former dock at the heart of Liverpool, now rejuvenated with shops and restaurants as well as The Tate Liverpool, The Beatles Story and Merseyside Maritime Museum

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bringing the downland landscape & vegetation to life through a series of displays & an audio-visual show

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Six miles of traditional festoons, tableaux and interactive features along the Promenade, commonly known as the greatest free light show on Earth!

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this Victorian pier contains a range of fairground attractions, arcades, bars & restaurants. Fun for all the family

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situated at the Leigh Woods end of the bridge, containing information about the competition to design the bridge, its construction and completion and how it is maintained today

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providing on site information about the canal and sightseeing trips on the historic working boat during the warmer months

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The Tower is one of Blackpool's landmarks, and most popular attractions, including the Tower Eye and famous Tower Ballroom.

The Arthurian Centre

Slaughterbridge

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discover 1,500 years of legend with an exhibition room recalling the legends and history of King Arthur. Brass rubbing, nature trail and children's quiz

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a prehistoric monument that was started in the Neolithic period, probably between 3,000 and 2,500 BC, consisting of 42 stones in a 40-meter diameter circle

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containing much of the original machinery from the 1700s', this is the only remaining windmill on the Island. Spectacular views to be had from the cap

Blackbury Camp

Southleigh

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remains on an Iron Age hill fort - impressive ramparts - now surrounded by woodland - walks - wildlife - ideal place for picnics

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the iconic bridge is one of Shropshire's most famous landmark and the world's first iron bridge, recently undergone a conservation project

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well-preserved, Neolithic 'dolmen' burial chamber - stands 2.7 metres (8.9 ft) high - five standing stones, surmounted by a huge capstone with wide vistas from the top of the mound