England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

recommended places to visit and things to do with children in England


Longleat House

Warminster

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lose yourself in the world's longest hedge maze, visit the Elizabethan stately home or drive through the world famous safari park

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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

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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

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

The Workhouse

Southwell

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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

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

Kenwood House

London NW3

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

Brantwood

Coniston

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