England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


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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vast collections, telling the story of the last 400,000 years of history. The art galleries include the world-famous Pre-Raphaelite collection, the largest in the country

Snape Maltings

Saxmundham

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set in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this is the home of the world famous Aldeburgh Music Festival, with many craft shops and art galleries

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set in classical parkland landscaped by Capability Brown, now with an adventure playground, this period mansion is also a world class art gallery

Firstsite

Colchester

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Enjoy the varied programme of exhibitions, films and events. Relax in the new cafe with outdoor balcony seating and find fresh and fun new products in the shop. There is also a children's events programme

Flatford

East Bergholt

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this charming hamlet was the inspiration for many of Constable's paintings, famously 'The Hay Wain' and 'Flatford Mill'

Kenwood House

London NW3

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with paintings by world famous artists Rembrandt and Vermeer, this hidden gem offers a unique look at an elegant Georgian mansion

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Penlee House displays works from The Newlyn School of artists, as well as local photography, decorative arts and archaeology collections

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uncover the history of the Potteries including the world's greatest collection of Staffordshire ceramics and a Fine Art collection of Impressionist paintings

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housed in a 1950s grain warehouse, presenting the experience of contemporary art, with no permanent collection and so offering a constantly changing programme of exhibitions and events

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a fine example of a country house estate built in the late 17th Century surrounded by beautiful gardens and with a large outdoor adventure playground

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The Tate Liverpool is the home of modern art in the North with four floors of 20th century artists as well as visiting exhibitions.

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

ARC

Stockton-on-Tees

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arts centre hosting a range of interesting shows, films, plays, exhibitions and groups for the local community. Features a bar area and venue exhibition rooms

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vibrant and exciting focus for arts, offering a theatre, gallery, artists' studios, recording studio, licensed bar, rehearsal rooms and function rooms. Offers a year round programme of arts activities

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telling the story of the local people and with a wealth of temporary art exhibitions. The museum section also holds artefacts from the ancient Egyptians