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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Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden
Attractions in Kent
Take a nostalgic trip behind a full-size steam engine on Britain's first light railway. Journey through 10 ½ miles of unspoilt countryside between Tenterden and the Sussex village of Bodiam and experience the sights and sounds of steam engines.
Milton Keynes Museum, Milton Keynes
Attractions in Buckinghamshire
Housed in a beautiful Victorian farmstead, attractions include room settings depicting Victorian and Edwardian domestic life, plus live demonstrations of cooking and printing from a bygone age.
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 Historic Dockyard Chatham, Chatham
Attractions in Kent
Visitors can enjoy 400 years of exciting naval history and architecture set in an 80 acre site. Explore HMS Cavalier, Britain's last WWII destroyer, the submarine Ocelot and the Victoria sloop Gannet.
Wookey Hole Caves and Papermill, Wells
Attractions in Somerset
Explore the spectacular caves supposedly inhabited by the Witch of Wookey. Lots of other attractions including a 400 year old papermill with demonstrations of traditional papermaking.
Sheffield Ski Village, Sheffield
Attractions in South Yorkshire
For a unique and exhillarating family day check out the Ski Village at Sheffield. Europes largest all season ski resort includes ski and snowboard acitivities as well as bowling and lots more.
Battle Abbey and Battlefield, Battle
Attractions in East Sussex
For a memorable family day out in Sussex visit Battle Abbey, set on the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings. It's an enjoyable way to discover more about the most famous date in English history. There is a children's themed outdoor play area, a battlefield and audio tour of the abbey.
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.
Flambards Experience-Victorian Village and Gardens, Helston
Attractions in Cornwall
Flambards Experience is one of the most popular days out in Cornwall. You can explore over 50 life-size Victorian shops, homes and traders set in cobbled streets with carriages and fashions, or visit the Britain in the Blitz Exhibition and War Galleries showing Cornish involvement in WWII.
The Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell
Attractions in Berkshire
Berkshire's premier hands-on interatcive science and nature exhibition. Explore the wonders of the human body or try the amazing puzzles. Over 90 exhibits to entertain children and adults alike. A great family day out.
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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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