Top Holiday Attractions in England
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Whether you are looking for something to keep you, your partner or a group of friends entertained our selection of holiday attractions in England will give you some inspiration.
From thrills and spills at theme parks to the peace and relaxation of beautiful gardens there is something for everyone across England. The attraction listings include museums, country houses, castles, cathedrals, farms, zoos and so much more.
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Stuart Line Cruises, Exmouth
Attractions in Devon
Enjoy a pleasure boat cruise along the beautiful River Exe or a sea trip along the South Devon coast. There are also day trips to Torquay, Brixham and Sidmouth. See web site for further information.
Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Seaview
Attractions in Isle of Wight
Set in acres of landscaped gardens overlooking the Solent, this wildlife park has magnificent views. The park is filled to the brim with unbelievably tame feathered and furry friends, a magical day out for all ages.
Athelstan Museum, Malmesbury
Attractions in Wiltshire
This museum has local history exhibits such as costumes, and early fire engine, photographs of the town and an educational hands-on activity call the Mini Museum Detective. There is also an activity corner to keep younger children amused.
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Hythe
Attractions in Kent
A 600 acre wild animal park situated in the gardens of historic Port Lympne Mansion. The collection includes the largest herd of captive-bred black rhino outside Africa, plus elephants, tigers and many more.
National Trust Fell Foot Park, Ulverston
Attractions in Cumbria
The views of Lake Windermere beyond the park are breathtaking. The Victorian lawns and garden sweep away to fine picnic areas and lakeshore. Enjoy a lunch on the boathouse patio, where you can enjoy watching the boats and soaking in the atmosphere.
Osborne House, East Cowes
Attractions in Isle of Wight
Osboure House was bought by Queen Victoria and Prince Ablert in 1845 and used as a retreat from the stresses and strains of court life. Today it is on the the most important memorials to Britians's Monarchy. Enjoy a horse and carriage ride through the grounds.
Windermere Lake Cruises, Ulverston
Attractions in Cumbria
Windermere Lake Cruises are one of the most popular attractions in Cumbria. Windermere is England's largest lake, in the heart of the Lake District and these cruises range from 45 minutes to 3 hours. Or you can even spend all day on and around the lake.
South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh
Attractions in Devon
Enjoy a traditional steam-train journey through a beautiful stretch of Devon countryside. There is a free vintage bus service around town in summer.
Romneu, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, New Romney
Attractions in Kent
This was the world's smallest public railway when it opened in July 1927. It now runs regular passenger services covering a distance of 13 ½ miles from the picturesque Cinque Port of Hythe to the fishermen's cottages and lighthouses at Dungeness.
Totnes Elizabethan Museum, Totnes
Attractions in Devon
This Elizabethan house, built in 1575, features an Elizabethan herb garden, a Tudor bedroom, a kitchen and a Victorian nursery. Displays cover 5,000 years of local history and there is a special exhibition on Charles Babbage, father of the modern computer.
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South West England
Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire
North West England
Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, West Yorkshire
North East England
County Durham, East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear
East of England
South East England
Berkshire, East Sussex, Essex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Surrey, West Sussex
Heart of England
Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Derbyshire, Hertfordshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Rutland, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands
West of England
Attractions with Wheelchair Access
Most UK holiday attractions now offer suitable wheelchair access and you will find on our listings that we have indicated where we believe they are accessible. However you should check prior to departure with the attraction for your specific needs.
Pet/Dog Friendly Attractions
Many of the attractions are dog friendly and so we have indicated where we believe they are pet friendly. Again, please check prior to departure with the attraction to make sure as rules do change.
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