England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


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magnificent building housing 80 million specimens from across the natural world, arranged in four zones around a giant central hall

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located in a Methodist chapel, the centre contains a selection of natural history displays covering a range of topics, including geology, archaeology, vegetation & wildlife

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founded in 1796, making it one of Britain’s oldest museums, boasting unique collections of natural history and archaeological artefacts