England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


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designed by the creators of The London Eye, glide up to 450' in this futuristic glass viewing pod for a birds' eye view of Brighton and the South Coast

Tower Bridge

London SE1

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Iconic bridge in the City of London, with spectacular views from the high-level walkways and visits to the original steam-powered engine rooms

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initially constructed in 1875 to aid the passage of commercial river traffic, the current lift stopped work in the 1960s. Today visitors can learn how the lift worked & other background information at the visitor centre