England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


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situated at the Leigh Woods end of the bridge, containing information about the competition to design the bridge, its construction and completion and how it is maintained today

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go 140m underground to England's last deep coal mine, with 14 galleries to explore and blacksmiths to chat to and an adventure playground for children

Ashton Windmill

Stone Allerton

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this is a unique 18C flour mill standing on the "Isle" of Widmore. The mill was restored in 1958 to a working condition , with further renovations in 1979

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art installation consisting of 100 cast-iron, life-size figures spread out along three kilometres of the foreshore, stretching almost one kilometre out to sea