England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


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  • all-weather attraction
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historic village with many buildings of architectural interest including the Hellfire Caves (not National Trust), shops and cafés

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  • garden
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  • free admission
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  • open year round
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set at a point where the River Derwent is at its widest with all manner of bird life including swans, herons, Canada geese and a variety of ducks and moorhens. Location of a number of film and TV productions

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  • seasonal opening
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  • wildlife

home of Channel Five’s ‘Mist sheepdog tales’ this 400 acre working farm is home to a flock of 700 breeding ewes, plus their lambs, holds sheepdog & Falconry displays throughout the summer - April lambing open days