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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Jorvik Viking Centre, York
Attractions in North Yorkshire
With 16 million visitors since 1984, the JORVIK Viking Centre invites visitors to journey through the reconstruction of Viking-Age streets as they would have looked 1000 years ago. JORVIK Viking Centre also offers four exciting exhibitions and the chance to actually come face to face with a Viking.
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall
Attractions in Bristol
This centre has plenty to entertain children, water buffalo; rhinos; yaks; monkeys; reptiles and 80 other species. There are indoor and outdoor adventure play areas and tractor rides, even the chance to bottle-feed lambs, handle baby chicks and milk a bionic cow.
Sherlock Holmes Museum, London
Attractions in London
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson lived in a Victorian lodging house at 221b Baker Street between 1881-1904, according to the stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The museum is dedicated to the life and times of Sherlock Holmes, and the interior has been faithfully maintained for posterity exactly as described in the published stories.
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)
Drayton Manor Theme Park, Tamworth
Attractions in Staffordshire
Packed with a host of great rides and attractions set in 280 acres of lakes and parkland, Drayton Manor features some of the biggest, wettest and scariest rides around! New for 2011, a 4D Cinema featuring Mumble from Happy Feet! Visit Europe's first Thomas Land with 12 themed rides and attractions. Also new for 2011, walk the Dino Trail, where you will discover these prehistoric giant creatures for yourselves in their new trail designed to educate and intrigue! An amazing fun filled day for the whole family! Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire (Midlands)
National Trust Fell Foot Park, Ulverston
Attractions in Cumbria
The views of Lake Windermere beyond the park are breathtaking. The Victorian lawns and garden sweep away to fine picnic areas and lakeshore. Enjoy a lunch on the boathouse patio, where you can enjoy watching the boats and soaking in the atmosphere.
Classic Boat Museum, Newport
Attractions in Isle of Wight
A great indoor collection of lovingly restored sailing and motorised classic boats, dating from the 19th Century.
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.
Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower, Gosport
Attractions in Hampshire
Everything you have ever wanted to know about naval firepower can be found at Explosion. The museum is housed in a group of listed buildings which centre around the original powder magazine of 1771.
National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Falmouth
Attractions in Cornwall
The museum is a hands-on, 21st century, new generation of visitor attraction that will appeal to landlubbers and sailors alike. More than just a museum about boats, it´s all about the sea, boats and Cornwall.
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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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