England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


Snape Maltings

Saxmundham

  • art gallery
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  • something different!
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  • family-friendly
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  • all-weather attraction
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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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  • shop
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  • antiques
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  • art
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  • ceramics
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  • fashion
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  • furniture
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  • music
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  • theatre

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

Firstsite

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

Snowshill Manor

Gloucestershire

  • historic house
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  • garden
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  • something different!
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  • family-friendly
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  • open year round
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  • limited opening
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  • National Trust
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  • café
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  • shop
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  • antiques
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  • ceramics
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  • fashion
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  • furniture
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  • history
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  • music
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  • photography

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