England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


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  • historic house
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  • museum
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  • something different!
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  • family-friendly
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  • all-weather attraction
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  • open year round
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  • café
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  • guided tours
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  • virtual tours
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  • shop
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  • antiques
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  • architecture
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  • art
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  • film
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  • furniture
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  • Harry Potter
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  • history
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  • TV
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  • walking
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  • wildlife

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

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  • something different!
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  • family-friendly
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  • all-weather attraction
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  • National Trust
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  • café
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  • shop
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  • antiques
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  • architecture
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  • ceramics
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  • film
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  • history
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  • nature
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  • TV
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  • walking

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

Firstsite

Colchester

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  • family-friendly
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  • all-weather attraction
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  • free admission
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  • open year round
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  • café
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  • shop
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  • art
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  • fashion
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  • film
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  • music
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  • photography

Enjoy the varied programme of exhibitions, films and events. Relax in the new cafe with outdoor balcony seating and find fresh and fun new products in the shop. There is also a children's events programme