England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


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set between Bath and Bristol, the home of fun things to do, exciting live horse racing fixtures and high-quality hospitality events

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childhood homes of Lennon and McCartney, now owned by the National Trust, only accessible on a prebooked tour.

Snape Maltings

Saxmundham

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set in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this is the home of the world famous Aldeburgh Music Festival, with many craft shops and art galleries

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holiday home of the D'Oyly Carte family built in the Arts & Crafts style with a joyful atmosphere enhanced by music and a 30 acre garden

Firstsite

Colchester

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Enjoy the varied programme of exhibitions, films and events. Relax in the new cafe with outdoor balcony seating and find fresh and fun new products in the shop. There is also a children's events programme

Snowshill Manor

Gloucestershire

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the home of artist and architect Charles Wade, this Manor House houses an eclectic collection of curios, celebrating colour, craftsmanship and design

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the British Film Institute IMAX theatre has the largest screen state-of-the-art cinema in Britain. It is more than 20 metres high and 26 metres wide, seats 477 and shows incredible large-format films

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Britain’s biggest tourist attraction. The park boasts approximately 150 rides, live entertainment including ice and magic shows and offers over 30 restaurants and cafes

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an unforgettable journey through the lives of the Fab Four, with fun memorabilia, rare photographs and interactive exhibits

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vibrant and exciting focus for arts, offering a theatre, gallery, artists' studios, recording studio, licensed bar, rehearsal rooms and function rooms. Offers a year round programme of arts activities

Blandford Town Museum

Blandford Forum

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