England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

set on a rocky promontory next to the Castle, one of the great Norman buildings of Europe, boasting a magnificent rose window

Island home to a medieval castle, reached by causeway, with Norman church and sub-tropical gardens.

ruins of Norman abbey, built on the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, with battlefield views, visitor centre and Victorian walled garden

visit this modern masterpiece designed by Sir Basil Spence with the iconic tapestry by Graham Sutherland and the magnificent stained glass windows by John Piper

the Abbey Church, a spiritual haven for the many thousands of visitors who come each year, with bookshops and exhibitions of the Benedictine way of life

founded in the twelfth century, these magnificent ruins echo with centuries old stories. Wonderful walking with ancient tree avenues and a playful water garden

explore, discover and experience Great St Mary's with a guided or self guided tour of church. Climb the 123 steps of the tower to see the panoramic views across Cambridge. Learning events also aimed at children

Blackburn's cathedral since 1926, this church dates from much earlier, & includes a Georgian nave, sculptures by John Hayward & some splendid windows

one of the great glories of English religious architecture, this most impressive church boasts 14th Century stone carvings, notably of musicians

a lovely example of Victorian Gothic with many symbolic items to be found in the Hidden Nature Trail within the cathedral

the only medieval building in the City containing architecture from 15th to 20th Century and housing magnificent Tudor memorials and striking stained glass

the impressive remains of this medieval abbey boast an ornately decorated chapter house and cloisters with a small museum