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

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

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

ruins of Norman abbey, built on the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, with battlefield views, visitor centre and Victorian walled garden

covering 125 million years of history, with displays including dinosaur footprints and a Saxon battle-axe believed to be a unique relic from the Battle of Hastings

maintained by the RAF, visitors can admire the only flying Lancaster Bomber in Europe, as well as Spitfires, Hurricanes and a Douglas Dakota

high above a meander in the River Irthing, in one of the most picturesque settings on Hadrian's Wall. A Roman fort, turret and milecastle can all be seen on this excellent stretch of the Wall.

piston aircraft - military jets - Vulcan bomber nose section - helicopter - engines - flight simulator - regular events

a formidable fortress spanning some 900 years of conflicts and sieges. Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned here for some 19 years

featuring artefacts and displays from the Civil War and a section on the history of Bridgewater. Admiral Blake is renowned as the founder of the modern British navy

during WWl it was a base for pilot training but this airfield is now long gone. Today a team of dedicated enthusiasts have established a treasure chest of military aviation exhibits and archival displays

the museum honours the British Army from the mid Victorian era up to the present. There is a children friendly assault course and a family picnic area

country home of Benjamin Disraeli, housing a fascinating collection of his memorabilia. Also Second World War rooms, with interactive exhibits and eye-witness accounts

The air museum is located on part of the former World War Two airfield of RAF Winthorpe with a wealth of military aviation history

North East Englands premier aircraft museum with a restoration workshop which is open to visitors

commanding views across the Fal estuary and beyond. Famed for its military history for centuries, there are big guns, batteries and fortifications to discover. With level paths from the car park to the headland

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

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

Ashford Borough Museum, housed in a 17th-century building, presents Ashford's rich history through engaging exhibits spanning from the Roman era to modern times.

enjoy the picturesque views of the Dart Valley from the remains of this small Tudor artillery fort

crowning a rocky crag and boasting spectacular views. On a clear day you can see all the way from the Pennines to the Welsh mountains. With a 4,000 year history, a replica Bronze Age roundhouse and a 40-acre woodland park

the largest Roman fort in County Durham. A small part has been excavated and is open to visit. Explore the remains of a Roman bath house with its amazing under floor heating system

blacksmith's forge - cobbler's shop - last 400 years display - WWI and WWII memorabilia - Victorian child's playroom - musical instruments - local archeology and palaeontology

seventeenth century Bolsover Castle is a wonderful place to imagine the Golden age of Chivalry. Set on a hilltop overlooking the Vale of Scarsdale, it offers panoramic views over the surrounding countryside

commanding fantastic views, these ruins are in remarkably good condition. Picnics welcome

sits atop a rocky promontory, remains of an artillery fort built by Henry VIII to defend Fowey Harbour. Access via a narrow winding foot path

well-preserved and elaborately decorated coastal artillery fortress designed to mount heavy 'ship sinking' guns with audio tour available and picnic area

interesting collection of De Havilland aircraft and engines, housed on the site where the famous Mosquito was developed during WWII