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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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