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

experience an evocative and intimate insight into living in Back to Back housing from the1840s to the 19790s

a classic lat 18th Century mansion with political, wall paintings by Sir Jame Thornhill and extensive, relaxed gardens and parkland

step back to the 1920s and discover how a grocer's family lived in a Midlands market town through their furnishings and household objects

built in 1842 as the last resort for the destitute, the stories of the people who lived and worked here help tell the poignant history

historic village with many buildings of architectural interest including the Hellfire Caves (not National Trust), shops and cafés

a handsome Georgian mansion with a fine collection of antiques and objets d'art, including the Charles Paget Wade Costume Collection

surrounded by a picturesque garden, Beatrix Potter's beloved farm house was the source of inspiration for many of her famous stories

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

birthplace and family home of Sir Isaac Newton and visit orchard where the apple tree gave him inspiration including a 'hands on' Science Centre

a fine example of a country house estate built in the late 17th Century surrounded by beautiful gardens and with a large outdoor adventure playground

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

high-up on the exposed cliffs of the 'Tin Coast' and part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. At its heart, the restored 1840s beam engine

Jacobean country house with many fine artefacts including rare clocks, set in fine formal and informal gardens including a working watermill

exhibiting original Beatrix Potter water colours, following a different theme each year, giving an in-depth view of this famous author's work

an impressive, Tudor, merchant's house boasting an attractive garden and some ornate internal panelling and carvings

a fine example of vernacular architecture with the personal touch of the family who lived there including their well used library