England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


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  • sightseeing tour
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  • open year round
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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.

  • historic house
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  • garden
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  • family-friendly
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  • seasonal opening
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  • National Trust
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  • café
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  • shop
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  • antiques
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  • architecture
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  • art
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  • furniture
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  • history
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  • music
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  • walking
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  • wildlife

holiday home of the D'Oyly Carte family built in the Arts & Crafts style with a joyful atmosphere enhanced by music and a 30 acre garden

Snowshill Manor

Gloucestershire

  • historic house
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  • garden
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  • something different!
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  • family-friendly
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  • open year round
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  • limited opening
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  • National Trust
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  • café
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  • shop
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  • antiques
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  • ceramics
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  • fashion
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  • furniture
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  • history
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  • music
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  • photography

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