England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


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miles of trails in this mixed woodland, popular with dog walkers, cyclists and horse riders with stunning viewpoints, picnic and BBQ areas

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set on the edge of the Black Country, a green oasis with panoramic views, geocaching, and perfect picnic spots

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

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a sensational survivor of ‘the wildwood’ that once covered much of Britain, where post-glacial melt waters have carved out some spectacular limestone cliffs and gorges

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from majestic reservoirs, quiet forests and wild open spaces there is something for everyone to explore in the Upper Derwent Valley

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explore the forest on two wheels, foot or horse back, discovering the unique sculptures dotted throughout the forest on the way

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18 mile largely traffic free, surfaced and virtually level multi use trail which provides access to the beautiful Cornish countryside along a disused railway line between Wenfordbridge, Bodmin, Wadebridge and Padstow

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Step back in time to an authentic Fen, to one of the oldest nature reserves in the country, virtually the last of its kind left in Britain