England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


Science Museum

London SW7

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

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

At-Bristol

Bristol

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one of the UK's leading science and discovery centres. The hands-on science centre Explore, and its planetarium, offer an amazing world of hands-on discovery - where exploration and education go hand in hand with an unforgettable, fun day

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set in a former Victorian sewerage works with displays of beam engines, showcasing Leicester's industrial, technological and scientific heritage

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the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space, including the iconic Rocket Tower, the UK’s largest domed planetarium and lots of interactive fun

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

World Museum

Liverpool

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Liverpool's oldest museum with five floors of exhibits, covering technology, science and natural history