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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Chichester Cathedral, Chichester
Attractions in West Sussex
The magnificent Chichester Cathedral has stood at the centre of Chichester for nearly 1000 years. It houses a number of treasures including the 12th century Lazarus Reliefs and works by Sutherland, Chagall and Piper.
Allerford Museum, Allerford
Attractions in Somerset
Visit the schools of the past in this museum, housed in an old school building, with a thatched roof and riverside garden. Children can dress up in Victorian clothes, write on slates and play with traditional toys.
Tiggywinkles, The Wildlife Hospital, Aylesbury
Attractions in Buckinghamshire
Did you know bread and milk is bad for hedgehogs? Come to the visitor centre to find out why and learn about the hundreds of sick animals the hospital cares for. Visit the gardens and wild areas to see some other permanent disabled residents (birds and badgers).
Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park
Attractions in East Sussex
The Bluebell Railway is a heritage Steam Railway running through the glorious Sussex countryside. It operates standard-gauge steam trains through nine miles of countryside between Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes and Kingscote.
Babbacombe Model Village, Torquay
Attractions in Devon
There are hundreds of 1:12 scale models set in award winning gardens at this model village. Marvel at villages, farms and rural areas, beautiful lakes and waterfalls, railways and details of everyday life.
Kingston Maurward, Dorchester
Attractions in Dorset
A formal Edwardian garden with a stunning ornamental take in front of the 18th Century mansion house. The animal park has a collection of miniature Shetland ponies, as well as donkeys, rabbits and guinea pigs.
Pecorama, Seaton
Attractions in Devon
On a visit to these pleasure gardens, visitors can enjoy a gentle stroll around the Peco Millennium Celebration Garden, which has five linked and themed gardens. There is a 1-mile miniature steam locomotive journey on the Beer Heights Light Railway. On entering the famous Model Railway Exhibition, you will be greeted with a display of superbly crafted model railway layouts in all the many scales and gauges produced by the company.
The Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell
Attractions in Berkshire
Berkshire's premier hands-on interatcive science and nature exhibition. Explore the wonders of the human body or try the amazing puzzles. Over 90 exhibits to entertain children and adults alike. A great family day out.
The Neeldes Park, Alum Bay
Attractions in Isle of Wight
Overloooking the famous Needles, the park has attractions and rides for all the family. The chairlift boasts the most famous view on the Isle of Wight of thuniquely colours sand cliffs.
The Dinosaur Museum, Dorchester
Attractions in Dorset
The award-winning Dinosaur Museum combines fossils, skeletons and life-size dinosaur reconstructions with video, hands-on and computer displays. This is fascinating fun for all the family.
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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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