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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Kingston Maurward, Dorchester
Attractions in Dorset
A formal Edwardian garden with a stunning ornamental take in front of the 18th Century mansion house. The animal park has a collection of miniature Shetland ponies, as well as donkeys, rabbits and guinea pigs.
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.
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.
Haddon Hall, Bakewell
Attractions in Derbyshire
Haddon Hall is a fortified medieval manor house dating from the 12th Century, and is the home of Lord and Lady Edward Manners whose family have owned it since 1567. Haddon has featured in many films and TV programmes including, most recently Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightly, Mathew MacFadeyn, and Dame Judy Dench. Also BBC's 2006 production of Jane Eyre starring Toby Stevens and Ruth Wilson.
Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway, Sittingbourne
Attractions in Kent
One of the best narrow-gauge railways in the UK; this stream train service runs along the line between Warren Wood and Stony Shaw, through attractive Kent countryside. There are 11 restored steam locomotives plus steam traction engines.
Houses of Parliament, London
Attractions in London
Take a trip through the history and politics of our country; sit on the backbenches or become a Lord. You can attend debates and watch committee hearings, tour the buildings or climb the famous Clock Tower as see Big Ben.
Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre, St Columb
Attractions in Cornwall
Have fun along the nature walk; try pond dipping, then sample the indoor and outdoor play zones, free-fall slides, trampolines and more. There are ponies that can be ridden, groomed or they can always take you on a ride around the park in a carriage.
Soldiers of Gloucestershire, Gloucester
Attractions in Gloucestershire
The story of Gloucestershire's soldiers and their families in peacetime and war over the past 300 years is told in this award-winning museum.
Roman Museum, Canterbury
Attractions in Kent
This underground museum of the Roman town is an exciting mix of excavated real objects, authentic reconstructions and the remains of a Roman town house with mosaics. See how little has changed since Roman times when viewing rare tools, or how much could be made of simple items like bones. Be amazed by collections of intricate Roman glass flasks and bottles, jewellery and a silver spoon hoard.
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.
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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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