England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


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largest, best-preserved of several mysterious tunnels associated with Iron Age settlements, thought to date from 5th or 4th century BC

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multi-media ride through a realistic reconstruction of the sights, sounds and smells of the 10th century Viking settlement on this site

Housesteads Fort

near Bardon Mill

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  • fortress
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the most remarkable Roman remains in the country, a real insight into Roman military life and discover the past behind the archaeological remains

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Excellent preserved ancient villages, with an excellent example of an underground stone-walled passage, known as a ‘fogou'

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  • viewpoint
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remains of 2,000 year-old settlement with traceable village street and houses, with an underground passage, known as a 'fogou'

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founded in the twelfth century, these magnificent ruins echo with centuries old stories. Wonderful walking with ancient tree avenues and a playful water garden

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discover surprisingly cosy homes carved into the rock. Walk across Kinver Edge, buzzing with wildlife. Quirky tea room inside a rock house

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one of the most important Anglo-Saxon burial sites in Europe in the form of a group of low grassy mounds overlooking the River Deben

DIG

York

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hands-on archeological adventure, giving kids the chance to become trainee "diggers" discovering exciting historic artefacts