England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

200 acres of world-renowned 19th century gardens, now restored after decades of neglect, offering secret corners and stunning displays

well-presented railway museum, largest in the world, with a wide-ranging appeal beyond the railway enthusiast

famous for its interactive exhibits, this museum has seven floors of exhibits covering the development of science and technology

multi-media ride through a realistic reconstruction of the sights, sounds and smells of the 10th century Viking settlement on this site

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

Victorian international telegraph cable hub, once the largest telegraph station in the world, now a communications technology museum

a living working experience of life as it was in the early 1800s and 1900s complete with shops, pubs and horse drawn carriages and trams

local graphite mining led to the growth of the pencil industry. The museum gives an in depth guide to pencils and pencil making down the centuries

Explore Liverpool’s fascinating, diverse history, from port to sport, in this modern, purpose-built waterfront museum.

take a trip back in time on this light gauge, period railway with its iconic steam trains that have featured in many films and TV programmes

popular museum covering everyday life through the centuries, best known for its reconstructed Victorian street

a family-friendly museum exploring social history and childhood in Victorian era Leeds with a street of shops and workplaces. There are also exhibits explaining the Suffragette Campaigns

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

enjoy 300 years of history through hands-on exhibits and displays. Discover what family life was life for the rich and the poor. Then be transported back to the days before washing machines to try out a dolly peg and dress up as a servant

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

atmospheric Tudor house with medieval roots, working mill on historic quay with a restored Tamar Sailing Barge and glorious gardens

set across 11 acres, the visitor can discover the incredible world of Anglo-Saxon Northumbria and the extraordinary life of Bede - the father of English history with plenty of interactive displays and a rare breed farm with rescued animals

housed in one of the old warehouses, this museum covers the history of London's port and its role in the development of a great trading nation

an unforgettable journey through the lives of the Fab Four, with fun memorabilia, rare photographs and interactive exhibits

museum with large collection covering all aspects of military actions and wartime life, mainly during the 20th century

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

one of Britain's largest public collections housing large collections of books, prints, artefacts and ephemera relating to the history of cinema

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

the impressive remains of this medieval abbey boast an ornately decorated chapter house and cloisters with a small museum

The International Slavery Museum increases the understanding of transatlantic, chattel and other forms of enslavement.