England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

lose yourself in the world's longest hedge maze, visit the Elizabethan stately home or drive through the world famous safari park

set in a magnificent deer park, the ancestral home of the Russell family for nearly 400 years has many attractions, including a famous wild life reserve

dating back to the fourteenth century and closely associated with many historical events. Now best known as one of the locations for the Harry Potter films

a secret, wartime airbase now a museum and visitor centre, restored parkland great for walking and with the 18th Century mansion at its centre

surrounded by 250 acres of park and farmland with year round seasonal walks and a colourful Victorian formal garden accompanying the mansion

covering 2500 acres, escape to the great outdoors with wide open spaces, grasslands and deer herds, just a stone’s throw from central London

the much loved country retreat of HM Queen Elizabeth ll. Explore objets d'art collected by the Royal family, or browse the classic cars in the Transport Museum

extensive garden of varied colour, perfume and sound with winding paths, majestic trees with self led family activities

a treasure trove of objets' d'art including the famous silver swan automaton surrounded by luxurious gardens and parklands with children's play area

the house, home of the quirky Museum of Curiosities, is surrounded by an informal landscape of lawns, lakes, woodland, parkland and farmland

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

65 acres with a reservoir at the centre with camping and 'glamping' facilities.the Home Farm is children friendly and includes a nature trail and horticultural garden

this popular beauty spot is set within an ancient valley with numerous walking trails to the falls & through the woodland - indoor & woodland theatre - petting zoo - reptile house - events & activities - picnic area

set in classical parkland landscaped by Capability Brown, now with an adventure playground, this period mansion is also a world class art gallery

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

founded in the twelfth century, these magnificent ruins echo with centuries old stories. Wonderful walking with ancient tree avenues and a playful water garden

with paintings by world famous artists Rembrandt and Vermeer, this hidden gem offers a unique look at an elegant Georgian mansion

grand and tranquil historic house with an impressive ionic temple, a woodland play area and outdoor games for children. Picnics welcome

lived in by the same family since the fourteenth century with armour and portraits of the family down the centuries and extensive gardens and parklands. Picnics permitted

with 15,000 specimens, and 2,500 species of tree from all over the world, the stunning arboretum plays a vital part in research and conservation

a fine example of a country house estate built in the late 17th Century surrounded by beautiful gardens and with a large outdoor adventure playground

seven acres of woodland & waterways are home to some of the worlds most exotic birds, including flamingos & parrots. Tropical & temperate houses & a children's play area

850 acres of natural parkland surrounding the ruins of Bradgate house, home of Lady Jane Grey, the 9 day Queen of England. Also featuring extensive wildlife

a fine Elizabethan mansion refurbished in the 17th Century with extensive collections of paintings and objets d'art

an elegant Palladian stately home, with a magnificent walled garden, extensive parkland with cycle routes and children's play areas

400 acres country park surrounding one of the highest hills in the area - which may have had religious significance in prehistoric times

turreted Gothic revival mansion with church-like interiors and panoramic Lake District views with large, informal gardens

200 acre Victorian Park on the South side of the Thames with a children's play area and children's zoo and a small gallery

situated on Nottingham's urban fringe this 450 acre park is made up of pleasant grassland & secluded woods with many beautiful mill lakes and many picnic spots throughout

country park set in 120 acres with a network of paths leading through wetland and wildflower meadows

Hyde Park in London is a vast, historic green space known for its Serpentine Lake, Speaker's Corner, and numerous memorials, concerts, and recreational activities.

visitors can admire the remains of an Iron Age fort which is situated in a fine example of chalk grassland, running alongside is the Ridgeway National Trail

a rare example of an 18th Century landscape garden, a tree lined avenue, pockets of peaceful woodland and adventure play areas

designed by Humphrey Repton in the nineteenth century with extensive views and magnificent rhododendrons, when in season

set in a beautiful and diverse garden, this Elizabethan castle is still a family home displaying portraits, alongside contemporary photographs

large area, regenerated for the 2012 Olympics, now a mixed use park with several iconic sports venues, open spaces and ArcelorMittal Orbit