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

vast collections, telling the story of the last 400,000 years of history. The art galleries include the world-famous Pre-Raphaelite collection, the largest in the country

collections covering fine art, decorative art, Egyptology, coins, manuscripts, natural history, social history and South Asia with hands on interactive displays for children

13 mile steam heritage railway through beautiful countryside creating the atmosphere of a 1950s Cornish branch line

with events, demonstrations of traditional crafts and changing exhibitions telling the story of the Yorkshire Dales, landscape and people, past and present

local graphite mining led to the growth of the pencil industry. The museum gives an in depth guide to pencils and pencil making down the centuries

step back to the 1920s and discover how a grocer's family lived in a Midlands market town through their furnishings and household objects

relax & leave the car behind and take this circular route around West Cornwall - hop on, hop off - visiting the major sites

surrounded by a picturesque garden, Beatrix Potter's beloved farm house was the source of inspiration for many of her famous stories

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

with lots of interactive exhibits catering from the serious student to the youngest child covering Reading's history from pre Roman times to the Victorians

immerse yourself in history, myths and stunning scenery at Tintagel Castle set high on Cornwall's rugged north coast. Inextricably linked with the legend of King Arthur

portraying the history of Arundel through a collection of tools, photographs, clothes & weapons

a local museum with exhibitions of - Dartmoor artefacts - local history & geology - posters, documents - also includes the Paul Endacott North American Indian Collection

located in the Town Hall, this museum contains a selection of coins minted in Malmesbury, along with many other exhibits relating to the history of the area

dating back to the sixteenth century, a unique collection of historic artefacts relating to the ancient school and its pupils

one of the largest folk museums in the South West, reflecting the social and industrial past of The Lizard Peninsula with regular art exhibitions

chronicling the history of the Port of Padstow over the past two centuries - interesting collection of artefacts with plenty to interest the children

diverse collections, mainly relating to Cornwall's heritage including the Rashleigh mineral collection

the largest Norman keep in Europe, built on Roman foundations, now a local history museum with several significant collections

discover 1,500 years of legend with an exhibition room recalling the legends and history of King Arthur. Brass rubbing, nature trail and children's quiz

dating from the 14th Century, the name dates from the Victorian period when it briefly held a licence to be the letter receiving station for the district with postal exhibits and samplers and furniture dating back to the 16th Century

Ruins of 15C castle, formerly a Norman manor house. Fields nearby were the setting for the tournament in Sir Walter Scott's 'Ivanhoe'

impressive exhibit of Ashby & district's history with local interest. Includes model of Ashby castle under attack in the 17C Civil War

Ashford Borough Museum, housed in a 17th-century building, presents Ashford's rich history through engaging exhibits spanning from the Roman era to modern times.

housed in the former Police Station and Courthouse and offering an insight into Axminster's past, with displays covering a wide range of topics including agricultural tools to Axminster carpets

presenting this history of Alnwick and District, holding a variety of workshops and exhibitions throughout the year

modern museum in canal-side location covering Banbury's local history and its canal heritage

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

local museum in converted church with displays covering local family histories, trades and schools

grand historic building on Canterbury's High Street, housing library, tourist office, café and a small museum

exhibiting original Beatrix Potter water colours, following a different theme each year, giving an in-depth view of this famous author's work

displays on printing, Waveney, agricultural costumes & a model of the town as it was in 1841. There are also discovery boxes for children to use

preserving and displaying the heritage of the North Tyne and Redewater area of Northumberland with relics and photographs covering all aspects of local history and traditions in the area

housed in a historic and unusual 18th century Butcher's Shambles, providing a fascinating insight into the growth and trades of the town, the lives of its people and local crafts

blacksmith's forge - cobbler's shop - last 400 years display - WWI and WWII memorabilia - Victorian child's playroom - musical instruments - local archeology and palaeontology

medieval guildhall was built in 1450 & is now the home of the Borough museum. Exhibits include items of local interest, costumes, coins & fine art. There are also monthly exhibitions & audio guided tours are available

housing a re-creation of the Christopher Pharmacy which was open from 1863-1986. Also the museum explores the natural & social history of Bradford-on-Avon

for 28 years, the home of John Ruskin, scientist and art collector, with many personal artefacts, including his extensive geological collection

replica village shops - steam-powered farm machinery - tractors - barn machinery - agricultural tools - maze - adventure playground - shop - tea barn

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

housed in the former Higgins & Sons Brewery within the picturesque gardens of Bedford Castle, the collections reflect the human and natural history of Bedford and the surrounding area

made famous by the write Daphne du Maurier. There is a room full of her memorabilia. Theatre shows recount the inn's myths and legends

founded in 1796, making it one of Britain’s oldest museums, boasting unique collections of natural history and archaeological artefacts

a fascinating look at the history of St Ives including fishing and mining, with children friendly activities

well-preserved, Neolithic 'dolmen' burial chamber - stands 2.7 metres (8.9 ft) high - five standing stones, surmounted by a huge capstone with wide vistas from the top of the mound

privately owned museum in a building that was originally used for making coaches & wagons and covering many aspects of North Cornish life

local village history museum, housed in former courthouse with a permanent collection and an annual temporary exhibition highlighting an aspect of the area