England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

The Eden Project is an ecological wonder, featuring massive biomes housing diverse global plant species, educational exhibits, and sustainability-focused initiatives.

walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter and explore the wonders of the Wizarding World

herbaceous borders, over 80 heritage pear and apple trees, over 100 varieties of snowdrops, display of antique garden equipment, children's garden and a garden trail for younger visitors. Truly, something for everyone

with over 50 interactive rides, building workshops and much more! Children 2-12 can take to the road, soar through the skies and sail the seas in complete safety

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

Suffolk's largest reservoir offers a whole host of activities. Sailing, Windsurfing, fishing, walking & cycling are the most popular. Camping is also offered

Cromford Mills is the home of Sir Richard Arkwright’s first mill complex. Boasting powered machinery, a large workforce and factory village, this site became the model for others throughout Britain and abroad

ruins of Norman abbey, built on the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, with battlefield views, visitor centre and Victorian walled garden

the mills date from the eighteenth century and the story of how cotton changed our lives is told through interactive displays

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

the Exmoor pony is the oldest native pony breed in Britain, around 350 still live free on Exmoor

the most remarkable Roman remains in the country, a real insight into Roman military life and discover the past behind the archaeological remains

an historic park in the heart of suburban Newcastle. It is a peaceful haven for residents, visitors and wildlife alike

Kielder Castle is the visitor centre for Britain's biggest forest with over 250 square miles to explore with exhibitions about forestry and conservation

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

sanctuary and working farm home to 500 donkeys in need of care, where visitors can meet the donkeys

a family interactive experience where the visitor can learn about cheese, watch demonstrations and try out some cheese

spot kingfishers, hand feed geese at World Wetlands and stroll gentle, quiet paths to watch wildlife. Stunning views and children's play area

internationally important wetland site, with up to 40,000 ducks, geese and swans visiting each year with five hides on the site for watching the wide range of wildlife that visit the reservoir

a family-friendly museum exploring social history and childhood in Victorian era Leeds with a street of shops and workplaces. There are also exhibits explaining the Suffragette Campaigns

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

185 acres of extensive conifer woods and moorland with forest walks and viewpoints including a summit of 266m above sea leavel

historic harbour and short canal, now a regeneration project with visitor centre. Rowing boats for hire and a great place for a leisurely walk

high tech King Richard lll museum exploring the story of the last Plantagenet king including visiting the site of the grave where he was recently found

initially constructed in 1875 to aid the passage of commercial river traffic, the current lift stopped work in the 1960s. Today visitors can learn how the lift worked & other background information at the visitor centre

79 acres woodland reserve five miles north of Kingsbridge - mainly composed of oak, birch & beech trees - diverse flora of bilberry & ferns - supports a good bird population - also large numbers of dormice - two circular way-marked trails

lauded as "Britain's most beautiful waterway", the canal runs through unspoilt countryside in the heart of North Hampshire. The Visitor Centre provides a history exhibition & information point

with something for everyone and boasting an outstanding collection of conifers, this large pinetum is a beautiful setting for family picnics

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

admire the panoramic vista across the water and the wide variety of wildlife from the Wildlife Centre reached by a boardwalk

two great beam engines, preserved in towering engine houses with industrial heritage discovery centre

set in the beautiful Peak District National Park, this leafy course is beautiful in all seasons – a lush green tunnel high up in the tree tops

depicting life in the 17th Century, with Civil War exhibits, Cromwell's study, haunted bedroom and learn about contemporary cooking and taste the recipes in the kitchen

a full-size standard-gauge railway line, running regular, mainly steam-hauled, passenger trains, mostly run by volunteers

spanning some 450 acres, and home of the legendary Robin Hood, the forest offers something for everyone of all ages and abilities

largest area of woodland in West Cornwall with 9 miles of paths from easy going to more challenging set in 250 acres of peaceful woods and lakes. Picnic area

home to a variety of wildlife with 500 plant species and 200 species fo birds set on a limestone promontory with 200 feet high cliffs

with shops, restaurants and the Cricklepit Wildlife Centre, cycle hire, boat trips and a climbing wall, there is something for all the family

over 40 different species, from tiny field mice to magnificent red deer including badgers and hedgehogs. All the natural wild life to be found in Britain, with informative displays and a conservation project to visit

this country park includes a picnic area, forest walks & wildlife observation.

the impressive remains of this medieval abbey boast an ornately decorated chapter house and cloisters with a small museum

Step back in time to an authentic Fen, to one of the oldest nature reserves in the country, virtually the last of its kind left in Britain