England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

magnificent late Victorian country house, with the feel of a wealthy but unpretentious family home, including a rare book collection

a fine Georgian villa designed by William Kent with a rich collection of Old Master Paintings and fine furniture. Free entry to the 65 acres of Grade I listed gardens with grand vistas, architectural delights, water features and a children's play area

former home of The Priors of Nostell and Mayor of York - rediscovered behind modern facade in 1980s - restored to original 15th century splendour - magnificent Great Hall

the home of the famous Brontë family containing the world's most comprehensive collection of Brontë manuscripts, letters, early editions of the novels and poetry

a welcoming house on the River Rye including a collection of high quality, miniature rooms and touring art exhibitions throughout the year

a place of enormous character, charm and interest. Visitors are frequently struck by the warm and intimate atmosphere and the feeling that Arley is a much-cherished family home with beautiful landscaped gardens

gain an insight into the Cornish penal life over the centuries. This includes evening ghost walks and a look into the cold, dank cells

where Jane Austen lived and wrote some of her finest work with letters, memorabilia, illustrated books and other contemporary artefacts

with spectacular river and sea views, this Edwardian house boasts a rare collections of exotic plants. Generations of children return to hunt for Fred the ghost

set in a picturesque location surrounded by a deer park with family heirlooms in the castle and extensive grounds to explore

late 17th Century house with sumptuous interiors including the Museum of Childhood. Explore childhoods of times gone by, play with toys and share stories

seven acres of woodland & waterways are home to some of the worlds most exotic birds, including flamingos & parrots. Tropical & temperate houses & a children's play area

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

a surviving example of a family home built in the 13th century and then modernised in 1618 including period enactments throughout the year

two great beam engines, preserved in towering engine houses with industrial heritage discovery centre

dating back to the fourteenth century with a recent up date in the twentieth, this majestic castle is surrounded by lovely gardens

dating back to the sixteenth century, a unique collection of historic artefacts relating to the ancient school and its pupils

depicting life in the 17th Century, with Civil War exhibits, Cromwell's study, haunted bedroom and learn about contemporary cooking and taste the recipes in the kitchen

turreted Gothic revival mansion with church-like interiors and panoramic Lake District views with large, informal gardens

provided stone for 24 cathedrals and thus over the centuries a vast man-made complex of underground caverns have been created

containing much of the original machinery from the 1700s', this is the only remaining windmill on the Island. Spectacular views to be had from the cap

introducing the birdlife of Northumberland and the North East. Tours with friendly guides who share their knowledge of local birds with infectious enthusiasm

visitors can milk goats, sheep or cows on this small family-run farm. There are many other animals, goat & donkey cart rides, a picnic & play area

museum of Bridport's local history with events and interactive displays suitable for all ages.

set in a beautiful and diverse garden, this Elizabethan castle is still a family home displaying portraits, alongside contemporary photographs