Top Holiday Attractions in England
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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Living Coasts, Torquay
Attractions in Devon
Living coasts is an acquatic centre that focuses on the conversation of coastal and marine life around the world. It includes huge aviary that allows birds to fly free and so you can truly see coastal birds up close.
Brownsea Island, Poole
Attractions in Dorset
Just a short boat journey (not National Trust) from Poole or Sandbanks, the island offers spectacular views, a peaceful setting for walks and picnics, a rich variety of habitats for wildlife including the rare red squirrel and a varied and colourful history
Hastings Castle and 1066 Story, Hastings
Attractions in East Sussex
Come to the first Norman castle in Britain. At Hastings you can enjoy a spectacular audio-visual show, the 1066 Story, in a medieval siege tent, and explore the dungeons carved out of solid rock beneath the North Gate.
Monkey World, Wareham
Attractions in Dorset
Monkey World offers sanctuary for over 160 primates including gibbons, orang-utans and chimpanzees. You can learn how they live and more. Pets corner and an adventure play area as well.
Blackpool Sea Life Centre, Blackpool
Attractions in Lancashire
The Blackpool SEA LIFE centre houses around 50 varied displays including a vast ocean tank with one of the biggest collections of tropical sharks in Europe. New for this year, Scary Monsters is amazing new attraction that brings together some of the scariest-looking creatures of the deep; beasts from the icy depths that resemble giant insects, slimy and slithering things, bug-eyed beasties and animals that look like they've escaped from Sci-Fi monster movies or ancient myth and legend. Location: Blackpool (North West)
Leeds Castle, Maidstone
Attractions in Kent
This Medieval castle, situated on two islands in a lake set in 500 acres of parkland is a popular attraction. Once a Norman stronghold, the castle has since been a residence for six of England's medieval queens, a palace for Henry VIII and a retreat for the powerful.
Windsor Castle, Windsor
Attractions in Berkshire
Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, is one of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen. The Castle's dramatic site encapsulates 900 years of British history.
Ragged School Museum, London
Attractions in London
This museum is dedicated to London's East End. On the old site of Barnardo's ragged school, the museum has a reconstructed Victorian classroom, along with exhibits on housing, education and work in the East End from the 1880s to 1900.
BBC Television Tour, London
Attractions in London
On this tour you will see behind the scenes of the BBC TV Centre. You may visit areas such as the News Centre, dressing rooms and studios. No two tours are ever the same. All tours must be pre-booked and visitors must be ten years and over.
Spirit of the West American Theme Park, St Columb
Attractions in Cornwall
A theme park dedicated to the Wild West with Native American artefacts and live street-action shows. Set in 100 acres there are two themed towns. Pan for gold, fish at Retallack and visit the museums. There's also a Western store and a photographic palour.
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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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