England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


Ormesby Hall

Middlesbrough

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

Sandringham

Sandringham

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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

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

Rievaulx Terrace

Kirkbymoorside

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

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

Holkham

Holkham

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

Wray Castle

Low Wray

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

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