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 Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell
Attractions in Cornwall
Spectacular gardens set in 80 acres of grounds. Learn how these gardens have been restored to glory and see the many subtropical species that thrive here.
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.
Beale Park, Reading
Attractions in Berkshire
Beale Park is dedicated to the conservation of rare birds. It is home to an amazing collection of birds and mammals. There is something for everyone with everything from animals, landscaped gardens and adventure play to miniature railway.
Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford
Attractions in Somerset
Travel through 100 years of motoring history with Britain's most spectacular collection of historic cars from around the world.
Arlington Court, Barnstaple
Attractions in Devon
Arlington Court is an unexpected jewel: a complete family estate. The intimate Regency house contains treasures for all tastes, from model ships to shells, all collected by the Chichesters. Offering incident and contrast, the 19th-century picturesque garden is a perfect place to explore, picnic or play.
Dunster Castle, Dunster
Attractions in Somerset
The fortified home of the Luttrels for 600 years, this castle is set in beautiful parkland and has a terraced gardens of rare shrubs. Attic and basement tours with a below-stairs exhibition are popular; children's guide, trail and activity sheets are available.
Camelot, Chorley
Attractions in Lancashire
Camelot: A land of great knights and amazing days. A theme park where you can see the magical sorcery of a wizard one minute and knights battling it out in spectacular jousting tournaments the next. A land where you can watch magic happen before your eyes at Merlin's magic show and then learn the tricks of the trade for yourself at the School of Wizardry. Travel back in time to Medieval England and witness the jousting prowess and swordsmanship of the fearless knights. With exciting water rides and a host of rides for younger bravehearts, this really is a theme park with fun days out for everyone! Location: Lancashire (North)
Wycombe Museum, High Wycombe
Attractions in Buckinghamshire
Set in beautiful grounds, and with exciting hands-on activities, Wycombe Museum is a great place to discover the fascinating and varied history of the district and the famous collection of Windsor chairs.
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.
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.
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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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