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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Swanage Railway, Swanage
Attractions in Dorset
Enjoy a nostalgic steam-train journey through magnificent countryside and the village of Corfe Castle, offering good views of the historic ruins. Pass through the eastern gateway to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
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.
Museum of Army Flying, Stockbridge
Attractions in Hampshire
This museum traces the development of army flying, from balloons and kites through to the present day. Aircraft include a Sopwith Pup, a Miles Magister and a collection of WWII gliders.
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.
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.
Royal Victoria Country Park, Southampton
Attractions in Hampshire
There are more than 240 acres of parkland, woodland and foreshore to be explored. The park is in the grounds of an old military hospital that now houses a fascinating exhibition depicting its history, with superb views and a shop.
The Canterbury Tales, Canterbury
Attractions in Kent
This fascinating Audio-visual experience located in the centre of Canterbury is one of the town's most popular visitor attractions. Step back in time to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Middle Ages in this stunning reconstruction of 14th Century England. The Canterbury Tales is a stunningly accurate recreation of medieval life. With new audio guides, it provides an excellent introduction to the City and its famous literary connection.
The Deep Aquarium, Hull
Attractions in East Yorkshire
The Deep is an award winning Yorkshire family attraction that is home to 40 sharks, over 3,500 fish and thousands of various sea creatures. Using a combination of hands on inter actives, audiovisual presentations and living exhibits The Deep tells the story of the worlds oceans on a journey from the beginning of time through to the present day. Each afternoon make way to the enormous 10 meter deep pool containing 2.5 million litres of water to watch the divers feed the sharks and Rays by hand. Location: Hull, Yorkshire (North)
Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham
Attractions in Gloucestershire
Set in beautiful grounds, Sandford Parks Lido tempts the whole family to take the plunge in the 50m heated outdoor pool.
Porfell Wildlife Park & Sanctuary, Liskeard
Attractions in Cornwall
A place where families can enjoy close contact with domestic, exotic and wild animals. Discovery and surprise are all part of the fun as you feed the ducks, chickens, goats and deer. There are also zebras, lemurs, raccoons, wallabies 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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