England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

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


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UK's only double track, main line heritage railway. It’s the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other

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featured in many films and TV programmes, this preserved railway has large steam locomotives and runs from Alton to Alresford

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Telford Steam Railway is a preserved railway operated by a small and friendly team of volunteers and includes a tram way and model railway

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Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge railway with a fine collection of diesel and steam locomotives, running between Aylsham and Wroxham

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working steam, diesel locomotives, coaches, wagons and 3 signal boxes. Cream teas are served on board

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