England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

the world's oldest and largest continuously occupied fortress, one of the Queen's main residences, with impressive state rooms and chapels

set just outside Stratford-upon-Avon, the world famous cottage, with much original furniture, where Shakespeare courted Anne Hathaway

spectacular setting atop the White Cliffs of Dover, this large fortress includes a Roman lighthouse and secret wartime tunnels

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

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

ancestral home of the Spencer family since the sixteenth century with a fine collection of antiques. Diana, Princess of Wales was laid to rest here

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

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

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 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

the much loved country retreat of HM Queen Elizabeth ll. Explore objets d'art collected by the Royal family, or browse the classic cars in the Transport Museum

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

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

set in classical parkland landscaped by Capability Brown, now with an adventure playground, this period mansion is also a world class art gallery

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

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

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

beautiful medieval house is part of the story of King Henry VIII and his divorce settlement with his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves. Highlights include atmospheric furnished rooms and a Tudor garden with traditional plants

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

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

the ‘Great House’ referred to in Jane Austen’s letters, now sensitively restored and find inspiration in the lives and works of our women writers

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

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

an elegant Palladian stately home, with a magnificent walled garden, extensive parkland with cycle routes and children's play areas

moated, Tudor manor with fine furniture and paintings, surrounded by period gardens and offering a variety of hands on Education Days for children

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

the largest Norman keep in Europe, built on Roman foundations, now a local history museum with several significant collections

Down House was Charles Darwin's home, showcasing his study, extensive gardens, and insights into his groundbreaking scientific discoveries.

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

the official residence of the Bishop of Durham and the country residence of the Bishops since Norman times. The chapel is thought to be the largest private chapel in Europe

grand historic building on Canterbury's High Street, housing library, tourist office, café and a small museum

for 28 years, the home of John Ruskin, scientist and art collector, with many personal artefacts, including his extensive geological collection

a fine example of a 12th Century manor with its impressive great hall which houses a unique collection of ceremonial horseshoes

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