England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


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the world's oldest and largest continuously occupied fortress, one of the Queen's main residences, with impressive state rooms and chapels

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Europe's best preserved medieval fortress, inextricably linked with centuries of British history and home to the British crown jewels

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The Eden Project is an ecological wonder, featuring massive biomes housing diverse global plant species, educational exhibits, and sustainability-focused initiatives.

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magnificent building housing 80 million specimens from across the natural world, arranged in four zones around a giant central hall

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set on a rocky promontory next to the Castle, one of the great Norman buildings of Europe, boasting a magnificent rose window

Science Museum

London SW7

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famous for its interactive exhibits, this museum has seven floors of exhibits covering the development of science and technology

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packed with over 1000 years of history and set in splendid grounds, there is plenty to see and do including State Rooms, dungeons and falconry

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discover the world of science behind the botanical collections, with over 50,000 living plants to be found in a variety of settings

Tower Bridge

London SE1

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Iconic bridge in the City of London, with spectacular views from the high-level walkways and visits to the original steam-powered engine rooms