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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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

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Blackburn's cathedral since 1926, this church dates from much earlier, & includes a Georgian nave, sculptures by John Hayward & some splendid windows

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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

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a lovely example of Victorian Gothic with many symbolic items to be found in the Hidden Nature Trail within the cathedral

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the only medieval building in the City containing architecture from 15th to 20th Century and housing magnificent Tudor memorials and striking stained glass