England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

packed with over 1000 years of history and set in splendid grounds, there is plenty to see and do including State Rooms, dungeons and falconry

rescuing and conserving historic buildings, teaching traditional trades and crafts to ensure their preservation and sharing the untold stories of rural life

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

designed in 1825 and completed in 1827 for William Beckford. The 120 foot tower, has uninterrupted views of the countryside, and was was constructed as a study retreat and to house Beckford's precious collection of art and rare books

Queen Victoria's palatial holiday home offering a treasured insight with a visit to the private apartments and the Swiss Cottage where the children played

late 17th Century house with sumptuous interiors including the Museum of Childhood. Explore childhoods of times gone by, play with toys and share stories

covers the history of Bude and the surrounding area, including natural history, maritime and industrial heritage, and development of tourism

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

with excavated remains and stunning reconstructions of original buildings and roman artefacts combine to give a unique insight the Romans in Britain during the second to fifth Century