England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


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walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter and explore the wonders of the Wizarding World

Longleat House

Warminster

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lose yourself in the world's longest hedge maze, visit the Elizabethan stately home or drive through the world famous safari park

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  • World Heritage Site
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the mills date from the eighteenth century and the story of how cotton changed our lives is told through interactive displays

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a full-size standard-gauge railway line, running regular, mainly steam-hauled, passenger trains, mostly run by volunteers