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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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.
Groombridge Place Gardens & Enchanted Forest, Tunbridge Wells
Attractions in Kent
In addition to the formal gardens, visit the enchanted forest and enjoy exciting playgrounds, huge swings, strange plants, giant rabbits and shy deer. Don't miss the raised wooden adventure boardwalk, the Dinosaur and Dragon Valley and the Serpent's Lair.
Wookey Hole Caves and Papermill, Wells
Attractions in Somerset
Explore the spectacular caves supposedly inhabited by the Witch of Wookey. Lots of other attractions including a 400 year old papermill with demonstrations of traditional papermaking.
Emberton Counrty Park, Olney
Attractions in Buckinghamshire
A country park with 200 acres of beautiful parkland including five lakes and various children's activities, all bordered by River Ouse. The park also includes many picnic areas.
National Seal Sanctuary, Helston
Attractions in Cornwall
The National Seal Sanctuary is a rescue, rehabilitation and release centre for seals. With Nursery pools, Convalescence and Resident pools, and a specially designed Hospital.
Morwellham Quay, Tavistock
Attractions in Devon
Despite being 23 miles for the sea, Morwellham Quay was the Empire's greatest copper port in the time of Queen Victoria. Today the 1860s are recreated with a Tamar ketch moored at the quay, shops, cottages and costumed staff to act as guides.
Science Museum, London
Attractions in London
There are more than 40 galleries and 2,000 hands-on imaginative exhibits at this amazing museum. You can step into the future in the Wellcome Wing; change your sex, age 30 years in 30 seconds and create your own identity profile just to name a few.
Goodwood Racecourse, Goodwood
Attractions in West Sussex
Rightly regarded as one of the most beautiful racecourses in the world, Goodwood offers not just breathtaking views of the Sussex Downs and the Solent, but also top-quality Flat racing in the summer.
Abbotsbury Swannery, Weymouth
Attractions in Dorset
Abbotsbury Swannery in Dorset is unique. It is the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans. A visit to the Swannery is considered one of the best things to do in Dorset.
National Gallery, London
Attractions in London
The National Gallery holds one of the finest permanent collections of Western European art. It includes all the greats and is sure to please even the most reluctant gallery-goer.
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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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