England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


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  • pre-booking advised
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  • National Trust
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  • history
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  • music

childhood homes of Lennon and McCartney, now owned by the National Trust, only accessible on a prebooked tour.

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  • sightseeing tour
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  • something different!
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  • family-friendly
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  • seasonal opening
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  • café
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  • shop
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  • history
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  • industrial heritage
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  • transport
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  • boats
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  • walking
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  • wildlife

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

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  • seasonal opening
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  • café
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  • history
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  • nature
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  • wildlife

hop-on board to see the spectacular coastline for one hour cruise with toilets onboard and indoor and outdoor viewing areas

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  • seasonal opening
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  • nature
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  • wildlife

view the stunning Cornish coastline whilst watching out for sea wildlife with knowledgeable and experienced guides for 1.5 and 3 hour trips

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  • family-friendly
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  • seasonal opening

fun for all the family, professional family run business sailing out of the historic port with 2 or 4 hour fishing trips

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  • seasonal opening
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  • café
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  • shop
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  • wildlife

sea ferry journey from Penzance to the Isles of Scilly, with terrific views and wildlife and providing sea tours of the coast with informative commentary

  • art gallery
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  • leisure facility
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  • sightseeing tour
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  • all-weather attraction
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  • free admission
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  • open year round
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  • collectibles
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  • craft shop
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  • café
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  • guided tours
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  • shop
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  • visitor centre
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  • art
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  • ceramics
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  • cycling
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  • fashion
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  • history

with shops, restaurants and the Cricklepit Wildlife Centre, cycle hire, boat trips and a climbing wall, there is something for all the family

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  • seasonal opening
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  • nature
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  • sport
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  • wildlife

fishing & angling trips from Newquay Harbour - MCA licensed & insured up to 60 miles offshore - half-day, full day & evening trips

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  • family-friendly
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  • seasonal opening
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  • café
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  • nature
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  • wildlife

take a trip to the Farne Islands & observe the grey seal colonies. All-day bird watching is available during the breeding season

  • sightseeing tour
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  • family-friendly
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  • all-weather attraction
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  • open year round
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  • pre-booking advised
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  • café
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  • transport
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  • boats

hop on, hop off sightseeing cruise, 50 minute circular cruise, a lunch cruise with set menu or a la carte dinner cruise

  • sightseeing tour
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  • family-friendly
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  • open year round

An ideal overview tour of Liverpool's main sights, with a pre-planned sightseeing bus route of 14 interesting landmarks and attractions.

  • sightseeing tour
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  • family-friendly
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  • open year round
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  • history
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  • maritime heritage

historic foot ferry between Cremyll and Plymouth with spectacular coastline views