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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Glendurgan Gardens, Falmouth

Attractions in Cornwall

These delightful subtropical gardens include an extensive laurel maze, the Giant's Stride swing and a reconstructed 19th Century schoolroom. The gardens run down to the sandy beach of Durgan, with good swimming and rock pools.


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Athelstan Museum, Malmesbury

Attractions in Wiltshire

This museum has local history exhibits such as costumes, and early fire engine, photographs of the town and an educational hands-on activity call the Mini Museum Detective. There is also an activity corner to keep younger children amused.


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National Museum of Photography Film and Television, Bradford

Attractions in West Yorkshire

The National Media Museum is an exciting and inspiring place for families and young people. Immerse yourself in the IMAX experience,get creative with our drop-in activity sessions, or learn more about film, photography, television and new media


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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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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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Newhaven Fort, Newhaven

Attractions in East Sussex

An award-winning attraction and a fine example of an English fortification, Newhaven Fort has the sights, sounds - even the smells - of the period, all found in a range of exhibitions and audio-visual presentations.


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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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Mount Edgcumbe House and Park, Torpint

Attractions in Cornwall

For 400 years this was home to the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe. Its landscaped park overlooking Plymouth Sound has fallow deer, woodland and coastal walks. Mount Edgcumbe offers the opportunity to experience life as a Victoria, including trying on costumes.


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Lundy Island, Bideford

Attractions in Devon

Enjoy a day walking on this beautiful island. Three Miles long and only 24 miles out in the Bristol Channel, it has a lighthouse and castle and is ideal for bird-watching. It is a great place to take children, not least because there are no roads or cars.


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Trethorne Leisure Farm, Lauceston

Attractions in Cornwall

This farm and leisure park offers more than 45,000 square feet of indoor attractions. They include a virtual climbing wall, Jolly Roger Ball Blaster, ball pools, assault course and pony rides. Visitors can also pet and hold the animals


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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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