England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

magnificent building housing 80 million specimens from across the natural world, arranged in four zones around a giant central hall

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

well-presented railway museum, largest in the world, with a wide-ranging appeal beyond the railway enthusiast

famous for its interactive exhibits, this museum has seven floors of exhibits covering the development of science and technology

collections covering fine art, decorative art, Egyptology, coins, manuscripts, natural history, social history and South Asia with hands on interactive displays for children

situated in the beautiful parkland of the Blaise Estate at Henbury, the Museum is housed in a late eighteenth century mansion. Here you can see all sorts of familiar - and not so familiar - items from homes through history

from minerals and fossils to a representation of a Cornish kitchen, WWII, the fire service, wildlife and law and order

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

explore the rich natural wetlands and western dry heath a result of the extensive mining operations. 7 mile circular multi use trail

Explore Liverpool’s fascinating, diverse history, from port to sport, in this modern, purpose-built waterfront museum.

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

experience 200 years of transport history walking down a 1940’s high street, board a tram or enjoy the pleasures of the carriage ride

set in a former Victorian sewerage works with displays of beam engines, showcasing Leicester's industrial, technological and scientific heritage

185 acres of extensive conifer woods and moorland with forest walks and viewpoints including a summit of 266m above sea leavel

Enjoy the varied programme of exhibitions, films and events. Relax in the new cafe with outdoor balcony seating and find fresh and fun new products in the shop. There is also a children's events programme

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

enjoy 300 years of history through hands-on exhibits and displays. Discover what family life was life for the rich and the poor. Then be transported back to the days before washing machines to try out a dolly peg and dress up as a servant

with paintings by world famous artists Rembrandt and Vermeer, this hidden gem offers a unique look at an elegant Georgian mansion

with lots of interactive exhibits catering from the serious student to the youngest child covering Reading's history from pre Roman times to the Victorians

The Scott Polar Research Institute's Museum holds a collection of artefacts, paintings, drawings, photographs (including cinematographic film, lantern slides, and Daguerreotypes), and other material

admire the panoramic vista across the water and the wide variety of wildlife from the Wildlife Centre reached by a boardwalk

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

one of the largest folk museums in the South West, reflecting the social and industrial past of The Lizard Peninsula with regular art exhibitions

housed in one of the old warehouses, this museum covers the history of London's port and its role in the development of a great trading nation

local museum covering local history with collections covering all aspects of local life including a replica Cornish kitchen

spanning some 450 acres, and home of the legendary Robin Hood, the forest offers something for everyone of all ages and abilities

The Tate Liverpool is the home of modern art in the North with four floors of 20th century artists as well as visiting exhibitions.

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

tells the story of Reading's two rivers - the Kennet and the Thames with a beautiful gypsy caravan and preserved turbine machinery

set in Honiton's oldest building with one of the most comprehensive collections of Honiton Lace in the world with examples from 16th 20th Century

with shops, restaurants and the Cricklepit Wildlife Centre, cycle hire, boat trips and a climbing wall, there is something for all the family

museum with large collection covering all aspects of military actions and wartime life, mainly during the 20th century

telling the story of the local people and with a wealth of temporary art exhibitions. The museum section also holds artefacts from the ancient Egyptians

modern museum in canal-side location covering Banbury's local history and its canal heritage

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

housed in a historic and unusual 18th century Butcher's Shambles, providing a fascinating insight into the growth and trades of the town, the lives of its people and local crafts

blacksmith's forge - cobbler's shop - last 400 years display - WWI and WWII memorabilia - Victorian child's playroom - musical instruments - local archeology and palaeontology

Originally opened in 1874, these Victorian gardens are bursting with floral splendour and colourful displays. Winding through the park is the garden’s lake and a multitude of pathways

located in a Methodist chapel, the centre contains a selection of natural history displays covering a range of topics, including geology, archaeology, vegetation & wildlife

this country park includes a picnic area, forest walks & wildlife observation.

climb the battlements for impressive views from the remains of this 13th Century round tower and keep

gain an insight into the areas rich heritage with an interpretation centre fro the Cornwall Mining World Heritage Site

celebrates Liverpool's history as a great port with a variety of objects , models, displays and even full-sized vessels

one of the most important Anglo-Saxon burial sites in Europe in the form of a group of low grassy mounds overlooking the River Deben

Liverpool's oldest museum with five floors of exhibits, covering technology, science and natural history

large area, regenerated for the 2012 Olympics, now a mixed use park with several iconic sports venues, open spaces and ArcelorMittal Orbit

The International Slavery Museum increases the understanding of transatlantic, chattel and other forms of enslavement.