England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


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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

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

Tower Bridge

London SE1

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Iconic bridge in the City of London, with spectacular views from the high-level walkways and visits to the original steam-powered engine rooms

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two great beam engines, preserved in towering engine houses with industrial heritage discovery centre

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provided stone for 24 cathedrals and thus over the centuries a vast man-made complex of underground caverns have been created

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containing much of the original machinery from the 1700s', this is the only remaining windmill on the Island. Spectacular views to be had from the cap