England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

lose yourself in the world's longest hedge maze, visit the Elizabethan stately home or drive through the world famous safari park

set in a magnificent deer park, the ancestral home of the Russell family for nearly 400 years has many attractions, including a famous wild life reserve

dating back to the fourteenth century and closely associated with many historical events. Now best known as one of the locations for the Harry Potter films

a secret, wartime airbase now a museum and visitor centre, restored parkland great for walking and with the 18th Century mansion at its centre

extensive garden of varied colour, perfume and sound with winding paths, majestic trees with self led family activities

a treasure trove of objets' d'art including the famous silver swan automaton surrounded by luxurious gardens and parklands with children's play area

the house, home of the quirky Museum of Curiosities, is surrounded by an informal landscape of lawns, lakes, woodland, parkland and farmland

7 hectare park with mountain views across Windermere, wild play area and multiple activities on and off the lake for all ages and abilities

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

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

with 15,000 specimens, and 2,500 species of tree from all over the world, the stunning arboretum plays a vital part in research and conservation

a fine Elizabethan mansion refurbished in the 17th Century with extensive collections of paintings and objets d'art

a rare example of an 18th Century landscape garden, a tree lined avenue, pockets of peaceful woodland and adventure play areas

designed by Humphrey Repton in the nineteenth century with extensive views and magnificent rhododendrons, when in season

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