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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Cattle Country Adventure Park, Berkeley
Attractions in Gloucestershire
A farm park with exotic cattle such as American bison. It also has Gloucester Old Spot pigs and a large adventure playground with big slides and an outdoor paddling pool (in summer) and miniature railway.
Berkeley Castle, Berkeley
Attractions in Gloucestershire
This stunning medieval castle, stately home of the Berkeley family for 900 years, was the scene of Edward II's murder. It is filled with treasures and is set in beautiful Elizabethan terraced gardens. There is a programme of events, with lots of fun activities for children.
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.
Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre, St Columb
Attractions in Cornwall
Have fun along the nature walk; try pond dipping, then sample the indoor and outdoor play zones, free-fall slides, trampolines and more. There are ponies that can be ridden, groomed or they can always take you on a ride around the park in a carriage.
Dartmoor Zoo, Plymouth
Attractions in Devon
Set in 33 acres of beautiful woodland with stunning views of the surrounding countryside, Dartmoor Zoo is a unique, family owned zoo with a fantastic collection of animals including the widest variety of big cats in the south west of England.
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.
Diggerland - Devon, Cullompton
Attractions in Devon
Unusually, Diggerland is based on the world of construction machinery! Adults and children (of at least 90cms in height) can ride and drive real construction machines, under the guidance of trained staff. No driving licence required!
Science Museum, London
Attractions in London
There are more than 40 galleries and 2,000 hands-on imaginative exhibits at this amazing museum. You can step into the future in the Wellcome Wing; change your sex, age 30 years in 30 seconds and create your own identity profile just to name a few.
Sorley Tunnel Adventure Farm, Kingsbridge
Attractions in Devon
A working organic dairy farm with animals, riding stables and pony rides. There is also a children's nature trail that runs through an eerie railway tunnel. Other attractions include trampolines and slides.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Ryde
Attractions in Isle of Wight
A 5 mile railway that uses Victoria and Edwardian locomotives and carriages. New carriages and wagon works, adapted to be wheelchair accessible. Take a ride behind one of their vintage steam locomotives for a special journey back in time.
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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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