England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


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

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

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

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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

Buckfast Abbey

Buckfastleigh

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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

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

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