England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

miles of trails in this mixed woodland, popular with dog walkers, cyclists and horse riders with stunning viewpoints, picnic and BBQ areas

Suffolk's largest reservoir offers a whole host of activities. Sailing, Windsurfing, fishing, walking & cycling are the most popular. Camping is also offered

set on the edge of the Black Country, a green oasis with panoramic views, geocaching, and perfect picnic spots

explore the rich natural wetlands and western dry heath a result of the extensive mining operations. 7 mile circular multi use trail

Kielder Castle is the visitor centre for Britain's biggest forest with over 250 square miles to explore with exhibitions about forestry and conservation

make the most of the great outdoors. From paddling on the Beaulieu River to cycling through the beautiful New Forest woodland, adventure awaits

with a world class collection of furniture, textiles and wallpaper and priceless paintings inside and room to explore outside - including cycle trails -

the park is packed with activities, from cycle trails to an adventure playground - fun for all ages

the house, home of the quirky Museum of Curiosities, is surrounded by an informal landscape of lawns, lakes, woodland, parkland and farmland

185 acres of extensive conifer woods and moorland with forest walks and viewpoints including a summit of 266m above sea leavel

enjoy magnificent views, woodland walks, and open heathland. Discover the rhododendron labyrinth and the many unique wooden sculptures. Children’s play area with a hazel maze and log train in the Natural Play Area

a sensational survivor of ‘the wildwood’ that once covered much of Britain, where post-glacial melt waters have carved out some spectacular limestone cliffs and gorges

from majestic reservoirs, quiet forests and wild open spaces there is something for everyone to explore in the Upper Derwent Valley

set in over 6000 acres of woodland, a welcoming Georgian house, holding the National Trust's largest fashion collection with interactive displays

a magnificent Georgian house which has been a family home for nearly 300 years with extensive grounds with year round interest

with something for everyone and boasting an outstanding collection of conifers, this large pinetum is a beautiful setting for family picnics

the South East's largest lake which offers activities all year round from water sports in summer to interactive exhibitions in winter

explore the forest on two wheels, foot or horse back, discovering the unique sculptures dotted throughout the forest on the way

an elegant Palladian stately home, with a magnificent walled garden, extensive parkland with cycle routes and children's play areas

the Italianate rotunda houses paintings by Gainsborough and Velasquez with a fine collection of silver surrounded by rolling parkland

unrivalled water sports facilities as well as cycle trails and lakeside walks with pirate themed children's play area

18 mile largely traffic free, surfaced and virtually level multi use trail which provides access to the beautiful Cornish countryside along a disused railway line between Wenfordbridge, Bodmin, Wadebridge and Padstow

200 acre Victorian Park on the South side of the Thames with a children's play area and children's zoo and a small gallery

situated on Nottingham's urban fringe this 450 acre park is made up of pleasant grassland & secluded woods with many beautiful mill lakes and many picnic spots throughout

with shops, restaurants and the Cricklepit Wildlife Centre, cycle hire, boat trips and a climbing wall, there is something for all the family

visitors can admire the remains of an Iron Age fort which is situated in a fine example of chalk grassland, running alongside is the Ridgeway National Trail

visitors can enjoy the lake, arboretum, woodland & adventure trails & the chance to go horse riding in this attractive complex of country parks

two lakes offering water sports, angling, walking, cycling and relaxation. Picnic area. Equipment hire and children's play area

Step back in time to an authentic Fen, to one of the oldest nature reserves in the country, virtually the last of its kind left in Britain