England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


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famous waxwork museum, displaying effigies of celebrities, royalty, historic figures and sports stars, with photo-ops alongside your favourites

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a collection of over 41,000 rugby related exhibits supplemented by a regular programme of special exhibitions

Albert Park

Middlesbrough

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facilities include children and teenage play area, boating lake, roller skating rink, visitor centre and cafe, fishing platforms and sports facilities

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one of the largest community-orientated leisure centres in the South of England. The Centre offers something for everyone with a superb range of facilities includes swimming pools, athletics stadium, gym, spa etc

Fell Foot

Newby Bridge

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7 hectare park with mountain views across Windermere, wild play area and multiple activities on and off the lake for all ages and abilities

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surrounded by the striking Bodmin Moor, with a wide range of activities including sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and fishing. Outdoor children's playground

Bewl Water

Tunbridge Wells

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

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admire the panoramic vista across the water and the wide variety of wildlife from the Wildlife Centre reached by a boardwalk

Go Ape

Buxton

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set in the beautiful Peak District National Park, this leafy course is beautiful in all seasons – a lush green tunnel high up in the tree tops

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

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Behind the scenes at the iconic Anfield stadium including the Player's Tunnel, Away Team dressing room and the LFC Story.

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

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try to 'catch your own' trout at this working trout farm, where all the stages of development of the fish can be seen. Also a chance to buy a variety of plants

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fishing & angling trips from Newquay Harbour - MCA licensed & insured up to 60 miles offshore - half-day, full day & evening trips

AMF Bowling

Washington

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ten pin bowling and electronic games. This venue can be booked for a birthday celebration.

Outdoor Adventures

Widemouth Bay

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offering a large range of fun and exciting activities all in spectacular locations., including school residential trips, family activity holidays