England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


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  • history
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  • World War II

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

Blandford Town Museum

Blandford Forum

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  • family-friendly
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  • free admission
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  • open year round
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  • limited opening
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  • café
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  • archeology
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  • history
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  • local history
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  • military history
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  • World War II
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  • music

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

Restormel Castle

Lostwithiel

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  • ruin
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  • family-friendly
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  • open year round
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  • limited opening
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  • English Heritage
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  • shop
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  • architecture
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  • history
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  • military history
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  • walking
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  • wildlife

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