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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Blackgang Chine, Ventnor
Attractions in Isle of Wight
This park was originally a Victorian garden but has been developed into a family friendly theme park, water gardens and maze. Blackgang Chine is an eccentric mix of exciting rides, goblins and fairies, dinosaurs, nursery rhyme characters, cowboys and indians all set within the rambling Victorian gardens.
London Aquarium, London
Attractions in London
London Aquarium offers more than 350 species from oceans, lakes, rivers and streams around the world. Visitors can stand face to face with spectacular sharks in a tow-storey tank, get hands-on with a ray at the touchpool or spot animals in the coral reef.
Bristol Zoo Gardens, Bristol
Attractions in Bristol
Enjoy an amazing world of animals, all within award-winning 12 acre gardens. With over 450 species and nine animals houses under cover, you can enjoy your visit whatever the weather.
Staunton Country Park, Havant
Attractions in Hampshire
Set in 1,000 acres of parkland with huge glasshouses, walled gardens and a folly. This park also has the only remaining ornamental farm in England; with horses; pigs; sheep; Llamas; peacocks and waterfowl.
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.
Viaduct Fishery, Street
Attractions in Somerset
Set in the beautiful Cary Valley, this fishery offers six coarse fishing lakes spread out over a peaceful 25-acre site. Tuition is available for beginners.
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!
Roald Dahl Children's Gallery, Aylesbury
Attractions in Buckinghamshire
Awaken your senses at this award winning museum, dedicated to the beloved children's author. It has innovative touchable displays and exciting programme of events. Come along and let your imagination run wild.
Jorvik Viking Centre, York
Attractions in North Yorkshire
With 16 million visitors since 1984, the JORVIK Viking Centre invites visitors to journey through the reconstruction of Viking-Age streets as they would have looked 1000 years ago. JORVIK Viking Centre also offers four exciting exhibitions and the chance to actually come face to face with a Viking.
Crealy - Devon, Exeter
Attractions in Devon
Enter the land of Devon's Crealy and you'll find a day out packed full of magical adventures. From the Big Six thrill rides and the UK's longest water coaster to masses of indoor play and outdoor excitement.
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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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