England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


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Island home to a medieval castle, reached by causeway, with Norman church and sub-tropical gardens.

Auckland Castle

Bishop Auckland

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the official residence of the Bishop of Durham and the country residence of the Bishops since Norman times. The chapel is thought to be the largest private chapel in Europe