England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


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  • museum
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  • free admission
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  • seasonal opening
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  • café
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  • shop
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  • antiques
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  • art
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  • ceramics
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  • furniture
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  • history
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  • walking
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  • wildlife

situated in the beautiful parkland of the Blaise Estate at Henbury, the Museum is housed in a late eighteenth century mansion. Here you can see all sorts of familiar - and not so familiar - items from homes through history

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Colchester

  • art gallery
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  • family-friendly
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  • all-weather attraction
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  • free admission
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  • open year round
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  • café
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  • shop
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  • art
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  • ceramics
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  • fashion
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  • film
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  • music
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  • photography

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

  • art gallery
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  • leisure facility
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  • sightseeing tour
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  • all-weather attraction
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  • free admission
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  • open year round
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  • collectibles
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  • craft shop
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  • café
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  • guided tours
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  • shop
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  • visitor centre
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  • art
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  • ceramics
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  • cycling
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  • fashion
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  • history

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

  • museum
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  • family-friendly
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  • free admission
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  • seasonal opening
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  • ceramics
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  • history
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  • maritime heritage

occupying part of a former boat building yard - a broad collection of artefacts tell the history of Mevagissey and its residents -