England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

200 acres of world-renowned 19th century gardens, now restored after decades of neglect, offering secret corners and stunning displays

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

set just outside Stratford-upon-Avon, the world famous cottage, with much original furniture, where Shakespeare courted Anne Hathaway

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

set in a magnificent deer park, the ancestral home of the Russell family for nearly 400 years has many attractions, including a famous wild life reserve

dating back to the fourteenth century and closely associated with many historical events. Now best known as one of the locations for the Harry Potter films

a secret, wartime airbase now a museum and visitor centre, restored parkland great for walking and with the 18th Century mansion at its centre

Beautifully situated on the banks of the Thames. Step back in time, walking on the original marble floors and admiring the re-imagined 17th Century garden

a classic lat 18th Century mansion with political, wall paintings by Sir Jame Thornhill and extensive, relaxed gardens and parkland

step into this 125 acre oasis with peaceful tree lined riverside paths, picnic spots, a wetland boardwalk, and open air theatre and cinema in the summer months

a lovely 18th Century house with an unusual drawing room pained by Rex Whistler, a permanent 20th Century art collection and magnificent gardens

a suburban palace caught between town and country with a lake, magnificent house, elegant gardens and a natural play trail with rope swings and steppingstones

with 12 individual gardens depicting countries from around the world, fantasy and culture and Greek mythology. Rare plant fairs, Christmas Food and Craft Market with summer theatre productions. Home grown produce used in the excellent restaurant

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

extensive garden of varied colour, perfume and sound with winding paths, majestic trees with self led family activities

the house, home of the quirky Museum of Curiosities, is surrounded by an informal landscape of lawns, lakes, woodland, parkland and farmland

rare and exotic plants from world-wide locations with a mixture of formal and informal gardens with world famous camellias and magnolias

a handsome Georgian mansion with a fine collection of antiques and objets d'art, including the Charles Paget Wade Costume Collection

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

a magnificent Georgian house which has been a family home for nearly 300 years with extensive grounds with year round interest

the home of artist and architect Charles Wade, this Manor House houses an eclectic collection of curios, celebrating colour, craftsmanship and design

set in a magical landscape, an exciting garden created by the Duchess of Northumberland containing a 120 water jet Grand Cascade

stunning gardens encompassing the ruins of the abbey with different themed sections including a herb garden and children's play area. An ideal spot for a picnic

a fine Elizabethan mansion refurbished in the 17th Century with extensive collections of paintings and objets d'art

atmospheric Tudor house with medieval roots, working mill on historic quay with a restored Tamar Sailing Barge and glorious gardens

awarded the national Green Flag Award, a peaceful garden left as a legacy from the Fox family including many varied species

country home of Benjamin Disraeli, housing a fascinating collection of his memorabilia. Also Second World War rooms, with interactive exhibits and eye-witness accounts

bought in 1888 for the princely sum of £3,120. Originally created in 1841, they are now home to a surprising variety of plants, shrubs and trees

a must see for any horticulturist with over 6000 labelled plants set in different garden zones including a Japanese Garden

tropical and traditional planting with stunning views fo the sea and estuary, shell grottoes and an Edwardian bandstand

beautiful gardens that tumble down to the sea with a superb collection of sub-tropical plants and a water garden. Children's play area and picnics are welcome on the sheltered and secluded beach

the house dates back to the early fifteenth century and has had many refurbishments down the centuries, the museum portrays the history of the local fenland and the spacious gardens include an eighteenth century ice house

set at a point where the River Derwent is at its widest with all manner of bird life including swans, herons, Canada geese and a variety of ducks and moorhens. Location of a number of film and TV productions

all year round enjoyment for everyone with landscaped parks and gardens set in a picturesque valley. Includes historic glasshouses, a countryside museum, woodland railway, indoor and outdoor children's play areas

Originally opened in 1874, these Victorian gardens are bursting with floral splendour and colourful displays. Winding through the park is the garden’s lake and a multitude of pathways

for 28 years, the home of John Ruskin, scientist and art collector, with many personal artefacts, including his extensive geological collection

one of the UK's largest zoological collections in the grounds of Bradwell Grove, in an impressive garden setting showcasing plant diversity

tranquil haven in the city with a traditional Victorian bandstand where summer concerts are held and with a small water garden dating from the original gardens

from the home of Augustinian friars in the C12th to a country club in the C20th, the land known as Caversham Court Gardens has a long recorded history. Volunteers give illustrated talks