England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

Europe's best preserved medieval fortress, inextricably linked with centuries of British history and home to the British crown jewels

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

Cromford Mills is the home of Sir Richard Arkwright’s first mill complex. Boasting powered machinery, a large workforce and factory village, this site became the model for others throughout Britain and abroad

part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, where all the staff dress in period costume, with a host of restored Victorian buildings including shops, factories and schools

the mills date from the eighteenth century and the story of how cotton changed our lives is told through interactive displays

the most remarkable Roman remains in the country, a real insight into Roman military life and discover the past behind the archaeological remains

part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, this is a good place to start your visit which gives an interactive overview of all the World Heritage Site

part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, including the national collections of Caughley and Coalport china and where demonstration workshops are given

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

part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, illustrating how ground breaking, Victorian technology smelt iron with coke resulting in the world's first iron bridge

explore the forest on two wheels, foot or horse back, discovering the unique sculptures dotted throughout the forest on the way

now used for University accommodation, however visitors can still tour round the Norman castle

the iconic bridge is one of Shropshire's most famous landmark and the world's first iron bridge, recently undergone a conservation project