England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


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Suffolk's largest reservoir offers a whole host of activities. Sailing, Windsurfing, fishing, walking & cycling are the most popular. Camping is also offered

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set between Bath and Bristol, the home of fun things to do, exciting live horse racing fixtures and high-quality hospitality events

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make the most of the great outdoors. From paddling on the Beaulieu River to cycling through the beautiful New Forest woodland, adventure awaits

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the park is packed with activities, from cycle trails to an adventure playground - fun for all ages

Albert Park

Middlesbrough

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facilities include children and teenage play area, boating lake, roller skating rink, visitor centre and cafe, fishing platforms and sports facilities

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one of the largest community-orientated leisure centres in the South of England. The Centre offers something for everyone with a superb range of facilities includes swimming pools, athletics stadium, gym, spa etc

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historic harbour and short canal, now a regeneration project with visitor centre. Rowing boats for hire and a great place for a leisurely walk

Bewl Water

Tunbridge Wells

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the South East's largest lake which offers activities all year round from water sports in summer to interactive exhibitions in winter

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the British Film Institute IMAX theatre has the largest screen state-of-the-art cinema in Britain. It is more than 20 metres high and 26 metres wide, seats 477 and shows incredible large-format films

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Britain’s biggest tourist attraction. The park boasts approximately 150 rides, live entertainment including ice and magic shows and offers over 30 restaurants and cafes

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a traditional park with open spaces, attractive floral bedding and a recently updated children's play area

Go Ape

Buxton

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set in the beautiful Peak District National Park, this leafy course is beautiful in all seasons – a lush green tunnel high up in the tree tops

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located on one of the top 5 family beaches in the UK - secure storage, changing facilities & surf hire - ASI accredited surfing school -

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recently restored 1930s art deco lido, the largest natural seawater bathing pool in the UK. A fabulous venue for swimming or sunbathing

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unrivalled water sports facilities as well as cycle trails and lakeside walks with pirate themed children's play area

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try to 'catch your own' trout at this working trout farm, where all the stages of development of the fish can be seen. Also a chance to buy a variety of plants

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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

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set in the beautiful cove in Sennen, near Lands's End, learn to ride the waves with private, family or group lessons with single day to 5 day courses and ample changing facilities

The Playbarn

Sawbridgeworth

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This converted barn houses an array of children's play equipment & toys, including a toddler area, slides, soft play & ball pools. Outside, young visitors can enjoy a bouncy castle & an activity garden

AMF Bowling

Washington

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ten pin bowling and electronic games. This venue can be booked for a birthday celebration.

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family run with BSA qualified instructors and carry surf life saving or beach lifeguard awards. Classes suitable for all ages. Also sand boarding, paddle boarding and surf board hire

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play park for under 10 yrs. Activities include slides, inflatables, ball pools & mini go-karts. Children's parties are a speciality & features include catering & fully licensed bar

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great fun for all with personalised surf teaching. All ages and abilities welcome offering various lessons from 1/2 day to week long courses

Outdoor Adventures

Widemouth Bay

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offering a large range of fun and exciting activities all in spectacular locations., including school residential trips, family activity holidays

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two lakes offering water sports, angling, walking, cycling and relaxation. Picnic area. Equipment hire and children's play area

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large area, regenerated for the 2012 Olympics, now a mixed use park with several iconic sports venues, open spaces and ArcelorMittal Orbit

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