England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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

Imaginatively displayed with interaction exhibits telling the story of this favourite ship of Henry Vlllth, featuring weapons, tools and possessions of the men who sailed her

beautifully restored first world class ocean liner with First Class Dining Saloon, steerage quarters, Engine Room and audio visual exhibits of passengers' lives

rescuing and conserving historic buildings, teaching traditional trades and crafts to ensure their preservation and sharing the untold stories of rural life

lots to keep all the family busy here. From transport and industrial heritage to nature trails and craft workers

take a ride on a steam train along a 2 mile standard gauge railway, and view the collection of locomotives and rolling stock

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

nearly 60 years old, this classic railway has featured in many films and TV programmes. It runs from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead

13 mile steam heritage railway through beautiful countryside creating the atmosphere of a 1950s Cornish branch line

situated at the Leigh Woods end of the bridge, containing information about the competition to design the bridge, its construction and completion and how it is maintained today

opened in 1980, the current collection of vehicles is acknowledged as one of the finest in the world, and the largest in public ownership

a secret, wartime airbase now a museum and visitor centre, restored parkland great for walking and with the 18th Century mansion at its centre

with events, demonstrations of traditional crafts and changing exhibitions telling the story of the Yorkshire Dales, landscape and people, past and present

all aboard for a spectacular journey operating between Kingswear and Paignton along a picturesque route bordering the Dart Estuary

built in 1888 with a new award winning Bolton Abbey station which is a reconstruction of the original and vintage steam locomotives

UK's only double track, main line heritage railway. It’s the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other

a family run living heritage attraction with one of the last horse-drawn barges in Great Britain

explore the rich seam of local railway history and discover how the railways have changed all our lives, with a model railway to please all enthusiasts

featured in many films and TV programmes, this preserved railway has large steam locomotives and runs from Alton to Alresford

historic narrow gauge railway, located in the Western part of the Lake District National Park with two main stations, Ravenglass and Dalegarth

set around Rudyard Lake, this narrow gauge railway runs throughout the year. The Lake is a family centre for picnics, sailing, boating, walking and fishing

housing one of the finest collections of fully restored motorcycles in the world, including factory racers and exotic prototypes

a seven mile former Great Western Railway branch line, built in 1872, running along the stunning valley of the River Dart between Buckfastleigh and Totnes

experience 200 years of transport history walking down a 1940’s high street, board a tram or enjoy the pleasures of the carriage ride

visit an authentic 18th century seaport and the spectacular HMS Trincomalee. See how tradesmen like tailors, printers and instrument makers earned a wage

historic harbour and short canal, now a regeneration project with visitor centre. Rowing boats for hire and a great place for a leisurely walk

beautifully preserved railway with Victorian and Edwardian steam engines. There is also a children's playground and woodland walks

living steam trains in a magical setting with plenty of indoor and outdoor activities including canoes, pedaloes, crazy golf and children's play area

take a trip back in time on this narrow gauge steam railway running from Lynton to Barnstaple journeying through rolling countryside

operating heritage trans between Seaon ,Colyford and Colyton through two nature reserves with an unrivalled view of wading bird life

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

Telford Steam Railway is a preserved railway operated by a small and friendly team of volunteers and includes a tram way and model railway

initially constructed in 1875 to aid the passage of commercial river traffic, the current lift stopped work in the 1960s. Today visitors can learn how the lift worked & other background information at the visitor centre

intimate Regency mansion with many treasures, Victorian garden and a Carriage Museum showcasing vehicles for every occasion

providing on site information about the canal and sightseeing trips on the historic working boat during the warmer months

Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge railway with a fine collection of diesel and steam locomotives, running between Aylsham and Wroxham

relax & leave the car behind and take this sightseeing passenger ferry sailing between Truro and Falmouth with hop on, hop off

scenic rides on vintage steam trains, connecting with Windermere cruise boats at Lakeside, with a playground, picnic area and engine shed visits

running through the Kensey Valley, this 5 mile round trip uses Victorian steam locomotives with a small museum at Launceston Station

working steam, diesel locomotives, coaches, wagons and 3 signal boxes. Cream teas are served on board

a full-size standard-gauge railway line, running regular, mainly steam-hauled, passenger trains, mostly run by volunteers

telling the story of Sir Francis Drake and his famous ship where visitors can experience life aboard a Tudor sailing ship

containing an array of vintage, post vintage and classic cars, along with some classic motorbikes

the most southerly point on mainland Britain this 250 year old working lighthouse offers interactive displays

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.

built in 1926 and offering breathtaking scenery of the surrounded cliffs and beaches

modern museum in canal-side location covering Banbury's local history and its canal heritage

experience the power of steam in all its forms, from working locomotives to stationary engines, steam roundabout, traction engines & Royal Coach all in a garden setting.

hop on, hop off sightseeing cruise, 50 minute circular cruise, a lunch cruise with set menu or a la carte dinner cruise

unique collection of Great Western Railway steam engines, rolling stock and artefacts based around original 1930s engine shed

celebrates Liverpool's history as a great port with a variety of objects , models, displays and even full-sized vessels

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