Top Holiday Attractions in England

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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Eggesford Garden and Country Centre, Chulmleigh

Attractions in Devon

Set within the picturesque Eggesford Gardens, the heritage centre has imaginative displays depicting the local social history of the beautiful Taw Valley. There are bicycles for hire or you can explore the nearby woodland trails on foot.


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Calshot Castle, Southampton

Attractions in Hampshire

Calshot Castle formed part of the chain of coastal forts built by Henry VIII in 1539. Its strategic importance, alongside the deep-water channel between Southampton and Portsmouth, led to it being manned throughout the centuries.


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Tailor of Gloucester Beatrix Potter Museum, Gloucester

Attractions in Gloucestershire

The attraction and shop are in the very house used by Beatrix Potter to inspire her story of helpful sewing mice, ‘The Tailor of Gloucester'. Displays and models bring this classic English tale to life.


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Southwold Pier, Southwold

Attractions in Suffolk

Southwold Pier is now one of the finest examples of a Pier to be found in the British isles, it attracts thousands of visitors making it one of Southwold's greatest attractions and has just been awarded the prestigious title of 'Best Tourism Experience 2008' in the 6 counties that comprise the East of England.


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Peak Cavern, Castleton

Attractions in Derbyshire

Set within a 250 foot vertical cliff there are various natural caverns including the Orchestra gallery (with amazing acoustic properties) Roger Rains house (with a perpetual waterfall amd the devil's cellar.


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Bodmin and Wenford Railway, Bodmin

Attractions in Cornwall

Discover the excitement and nostalgia of steam travel with a journey back in time on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway, Cornwall's only full size railway still operated by steam locomotives.


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Mohair Centre, Lewes

Attractions in East Sussex

The Mohair Centre is a working farm with an Ofsted registered holiday play scheme and nursery on site. This children's farm has Angora goats and other farm animals. Watch the lambing and kidding in the spring.


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Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath

Attractions in Somerset

Enjoy an exhilarating walk through this stunning garden set in a sweeping valley with magnificent views of the city of Bath. This unique 18th Century garden includes a Gothic Temple, Serpentine Lake, Cascades and Palladian Bridge.


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Chislehurst Caves, Chislehurst

Attractions in Kent

Grab a lantern and get ready for an amazing adventure. Visit the caves and your whole family can travel back in time as you explore the maze of passageways deep beneath Chislehurst. During a 45 minute guided tour, visit the Caves church, Druid alter and Haunted pool.


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Cholderton Charlie's Farm, Sailsbury

Attractions in Wiltshire

This park for rare farm animals has a wealth of things to see and do and is home to one of Britain's largest collections of rabbit breeds. There is also a replica Iron Age roundhouse farm and nature trail.


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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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