England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

authentic 18th century scythe works with waterwheels and tilt hammers. The house, workshops, crucible steel furnace, waterwheels and dam create a unique atmosphere of life in centuries long past

lots to keep all the family busy here. From transport and industrial heritage to nature trails and craft workers

vast collections, telling the story of the last 400,000 years of history. The art galleries include the world-famous Pre-Raphaelite collection, the largest in the country

collections covering fine art, decorative art, Egyptology, coins, manuscripts, natural history, social history and South Asia with hands on interactive displays for children

a great fun filled family day out with over 100 acres and a variety of rides to suit all ages with indoor and outdoor activities

the only science centre, including museum solely devoted to chemistry and how the products of chemistry are used in every day life - from medicines to meccano, with 4 interactive galleries with over 100 different exhibits to tug, tease and test

dedicated to the local, coastal geology which has yielded many of Britains most important dinosaur fossils, with original Victorian exhibits and modern hands on galleries

a family-friendly museum exploring social history and childhood in Victorian era Leeds with a street of shops and workplaces. There are also exhibits explaining the Suffragette Campaigns

this charming hamlet was the inspiration for many of Constable's paintings, famously 'The Hay Wain' and 'Flatford Mill'

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

The Scott Polar Research Institute's Museum holds a collection of artefacts, paintings, drawings, photographs (including cinematographic film, lantern slides, and Daguerreotypes), and other material

the museum honours the British Army from the mid Victorian era up to the present. There is a children friendly assault course and a family picnic area

the shelves and workbenches are full of original stock and tools of the trade, including the fittings for the funerals for Winston Churchill and the Queen Mother

set across 11 acres, the visitor can discover the incredible world of Anglo-Saxon Northumbria and the extraordinary life of Bede - the father of English history with plenty of interactive displays and a rare breed farm with rescued animals

18th century tin mine with mine tours, searching for gemstones and gold panning. First recorded site of tin stamps

containing an array of vintage, post vintage and classic cars, along with some classic motorbikes

depicting the important people & events of Braintree, including innovations in man-made textiles & the window industry. There is also a section dedicated to natural history

the most southerly point on mainland Britain this 250 year old working lighthouse offers interactive displays

impressive exhibit of Ashby & district's history with local interest. Includes model of Ashby castle under attack in the 17C Civil War

this is a unique 18C flour mill standing on the "Isle" of Widmore. The mill was restored in 1958 to a working condition , with further renovations in 1979

housed in the former Police Station and Courthouse and offering an insight into Axminster's past, with displays covering a wide range of topics including agricultural tools to Axminster carpets

with a small museum featuring the 'Tailor of Gloucester' , this is the house that inspired Beatrix Potter to write her story

tucked away in a deep wooded valley, this romantic ruin has the preserved remains of an Elizabethan mansion. An audio tour is available

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

Blue John is Britain's rarest mineral first discovered at Castleton by the Romans almost 2000 years ago. These are the world's only known deposits of this extremely rare and beautiful stone

housed in the former Higgins & Sons Brewery within the picturesque gardens of Bedford Castle, the collections reflect the human and natural history of Bedford and the surrounding area

gain an insight into the areas rich heritage with an interpretation centre fro the Cornwall Mining World Heritage Site

commanding fantastic views, these ruins are in remarkably good condition. Picnics welcome

visitor centre highlighting the work of the hatchery - promotes the sustainability in fisheries & aquaculture - resident giant lobster - displays a wealth of information about lobsters, the fishery & marine conservation

a world in miniature, with over 30 '00' Gauge layout with highly detailed scenery and interactive buttons. Children's railway features Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends

local village history museum, housed in former courthouse with a permanent collection and an annual temporary exhibition highlighting an aspect of the area