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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Haddon Hall, Bakewell
Attractions in Derbyshire
Haddon Hall is a fortified medieval manor house dating from the 12th Century, and is the home of Lord and Lady Edward Manners whose family have owned it since 1567. Haddon has featured in many films and TV programmes including, most recently Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightly, Mathew MacFadeyn, and Dame Judy Dench. Also BBC's 2006 production of Jane Eyre starring Toby Stevens and Ruth Wilson.
Longleat, Warminster
Attractions in Wiltshire
Fantastic attractions, amazing animals, spectacular shows! Longleat Safari & Adventure Park is bigger and better than ever with over 15 exciting attractions...an adventure you'll never forget!
Longdown Activity Farm, Southampton
Attractions in Hampshire
There is fun for all the family at Longdown Activity Farm, with a variety of hands-on activities, including small animal handling and bottle-feeding young animals. There are lots of brilliant farmyard buildings to explore and loads of fabulous indoor and outdoor play areas including trampolines, a ball pool and the straw bale barn.
Lulworth Castle, Wareham
Attractions in Dorset
Lulworth Castle which is 400-years-old is now a museum that offers tours, family days and special events from early spring to late autumn. The castle is often referred to as a "mock" castle, as it was actually built as a hunting lodge. There is plenty to entertain children at this historic building. After viewing the house, which has lots of exhibitions, take a woodland walk and feed the animals at a nearby farm.
Winston Churchill's Britain at War Experience, London
Attractions in London
An educational adventure about the home front of WWII Britain. Special effects and original artefacts recreate everyday life for ordinary people; the Blitz; rationing; blackouts and evacuation.
London Zoo, London
Attractions in London
Come face to face with some of the hairiest, scariest, tallest and smallest animals on the planet. See the Animals in Action presentation and watch some of the finest flying, leaping and climbing animals showing off their skills.
Beer Quarry Caves, Beer
Attractions in Devon
Take an eerie tour of this vast underground quarry with a long and eventful history, from the Romans to the Victorians. Beer Quarry stone was used in 24 cathedrals, plus Hampton Court, Windsor Castle and the Tower of London.
Fort Victoria Marine Aquarium, Yarmouth
Attractions in Isle of Wight
See poisonous weever fish, graceful rays, beautiful anemones and amazing cuttlefish that change colour before your eyes. Extraordinary tropical fish and much more can be seen at this aquarium. Built into a series of arches which once housed huge cannons guarding the Solent the aquarium concentrated mainly on the native fish and invertebrate life found around the Isle of Wight.
Denby Pottery Visitor Centre, Denby
Attractions in Derbyshire
Tours at Denby are conducted in the working factory by experienced Tour Guides who explain how the pottery is made. There's a choice of Tours - choose the Craftroom Tour,if you have young children. For a more in depth look at the making processes, there's the Factory Tour.
How We Lived Then Museum of Shops, Eastbourne
Attractions in East Sussex
More than 100,000 exhibits of old shops, displays and room sets depicting 100 years of shopping and social history. Stroll through Victorian-styles streets and pay a visit to the grocer, chemist and many more.
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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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