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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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).
INTECH, Winchester
Attractions in Hampshire
This centre houses an interactive technology exhibition set up to bring the worlds of science, technology, engineering and Mathematics to life. Here you can bend light, create your own tornado spout and vortex and work out how much energy it takes to power a light bulb. The Astrium Planetarium is a digital state of the art theatre with a variety of shows to suit all interests.
Lanhydrock House, Bodmin
Attractions in Cornwall
One of the finest houses in Cornwall built in the last 19th Century. IT is set in wooded parkland and surrounded by a garden with rare shrubs and trees. ‘Below stairs' has a huge kitchen, larder, dairy and bake house.
The Big Sheep, Bideford
Attractions in Devon
Fun filled attraction, ensuring everyone in the the family has a truly great day out whatever the weather. With hilarious shows running all day to entertain the whole family and a huge indoor playground to tire everyone out, you´ll be having the best day of your holiday baa none!
Oceanarium Bournemouth, Bournemouth
Attractions in Dorset
Explore the secrets of the ocean and some of the world's most amazing waters. Come face to face with a vast array of colourful creatures from stingrays, sharks and exotic fish to piranhas, chameleons, green turtles and tortoises.
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall
Attractions in Bristol
This centre has plenty to entertain children, water buffalo; rhinos; yaks; monkeys; reptiles and 80 other species. There are indoor and outdoor adventure play areas and tractor rides, even the chance to bottle-feed lambs, handle baby chicks and milk a bionic cow.
Banham Zoo, Banham
Attractions in Norfolk
Banham Zoo is the ultimate fun filled day out for all the family and home to almost 100 animals from around the world. Set in 35 acres of gardens and countryside you can see everything from the big cats to birds of prey, and siamangs to Shire horses.
Isle of Wight Zoo, Sandown
Attractions in Isle of Wight
A family run zoo with a special interest in tigers and lemurs. The zoo was built within the ruins of a Victorian Fort built to guard Sandowns's coast. The zoo's focus is on looking after older tigers and giving them a happy retirement.
Animal Farm Adventure Park, Berrow
Attractions in Somerset
Children can pet and feed many of the friendly animals at this farm. There is a play barn with big indoor slides and a large play park to enjoy.
National Waterways Museum, Gloucester
Attractions in Gloucestershire
Take a journey through Britain in this award-winning museum, telling the 200-year story of inland waterways. Investigate interactive displays, historic craft, a traditional blacksmith's and an activities room. You enter through a replica lock complete with running water.
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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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