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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The Milky Way Adventure Park, Bideford

Attractions in Devon

The Milky Way Adventure Park has it all! Ride the Cosmic Typhoon Devon's tallest, fastest & longest roller coaster. Have a wild time in North Devon's biggest indoor adventure play area with assault courses & slides built for adults & children. Kick back & watch our amazing live shows featuring Merlin from Britain's Got Talent, plus fantastic displays from the North Devon Bird of Prey Centre.


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Chedworth Roman Villa, Cheltenham

Attractions in Gloucestershire

See the remains of one of the largest Roman-British villas in the country. The site comprises of more than a mile of walls, several fine mosaics, two bath houses, hypocausts, a water-shrine and a latrine. The museum houses objects from the villa


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Bignor Roman Villa, Bignor

Attractions in West Sussex

Bignor Roman Villa: One of the largest villas to be open to the public in Great Britain, with some of the finest mosaics all in situ and all under cover.


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Bowood House, Calne

Attractions in Wiltshire

Fun beauty and history are all on offer at the magnificent family home of the Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne. The house is set in beautiful Capability Brown parkland and there is an adventure playground, plus the Soft Play Palace to entertain children.


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Scarborough Sea Life Sanctuary, Scarborough

Attractions in East Yorkshire

Home to a seal rescue programme that is busy year round, the Sanctuary also hosts penguin and otter enclosures and a spectacular aquarium with a colourful ocean tank and walkthrough underwater tunnel. New this year – visit resident sea turtle Antiopi and the brand new refuge for endangered freshwater turtles, the latest in a Europe-wide network of breeding facilities for these strange and exotic animals… many of which have been pushed to the brink of extinction. Location: North Yorkshire (North)


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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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Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead

Attractions in Cumbria

Step inside this charming 17th-century building to enjoy a new exhibition of Beatrix Potter's original watercolour paintings and sketches. This gallery has an interesting history, as previously it was the office of Beatrix's husband, William Heelis.


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Eastbourne Pier, Eastbourne

Attractions in East Sussex

Jutting out into the sea from the middle of Eastbourne Seafront the Pier, built in the 1870's, has much to offer. Camera Obscura is an original 360 degree Victorian projector, the only pier with a fully functioning attraction of this type.


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Durlston Counrty Park, Swanage

Attractions in Dorset

A country park with wildflower meadows; downland; cliffs; sea and a wealth of wildlife. There is also a visitor centre for local information.


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Bucks Goat Centre, Aylesbury

Attractions in Buckinghamshire

A children's animal farm and adventure centre featuring a wide range of animals, including llamas, birds, donkeys and every breed of domestic goat found in Britain. A petting pen is available for small children to make friends with our rabbits and guinea pigs.


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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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