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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Chichester Cathedral, Chichester
Attractions in West Sussex
The magnificent Chichester Cathedral has stood at the centre of Chichester for nearly 1000 years. It houses a number of treasures including the 12th century Lazarus Reliefs and works by Sutherland, Chagall and Piper.
Royal Pavilion, Brighton
Attractions in East Sussex
The Royal Pavilion, the famous seaside palace of King George IV, is one of the most exotically beautiful buildings in the British Isles. The magnificent decorations and fantastic furnishings at the Royal Pavilion fill it with astonishing colours and superb craftsmanship.
Snappy's Adventure Play Centre, Whitstable
Attractions in Kent
Snappy's is a large indoor adventure play centre with an extensive range of approved play equipment all designed to an exciting dinosaur theme. There is a dedicated area for under 4's, a twin wavy-board slide and a Game Zone for older children.
Richmond Castle, Richmond
Attractions in North Yorkshire
With its breathtaking views of the Yorkshire Dales, Richmond Castle fully deserves its place as one of the finest tourist attractions in North Yorkshire. The castle was originally built to subdue the unruly North of England it is one of the greatest Norman fortresses in Britain.
Eureka Museum for Children, Halifax
Attractions in West Yorkshire
Everything at Eureka! has been designed to inspire children to find out about themselves and the world around them through 100s of hands-on exhibits.
Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovil
Attractions in Somerset
The Royal Navy operates on the sea, under the sea, on the land and in the air. The Fleet Air Arm Museum represents the flying arm of the Royal Navy and the museum includes the largest collection of naval aircraft and Concorde.
Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury
Attractions in Somerset
This ancient abbey is steeped in history and legend. Although a ruin it remains a Christian sanctuary and is a great place to head for peace and quiet set in parkland with ponds and wildlife areas.
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary, Stowmarket
Attractions in Suffolk
Based near Stowmarket, the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary is home to many types of owls and birds of prey. See some spectacular flying displays and explore the woodland walks.
Museum of Kent Life, Maidstone
Attractions in Kent
A unique open air living museum that celebrates 300 years of Kentish history. Traditional crafts are demonstrated in a working arm. This is one of the only places in England where hops are grown, harvested, dried and packed using time honoured techniques.
Blackgang Chine, Ventnor
Attractions in Isle of Wight
This park was originally a Victorian garden but has been developed into a family friendly theme park, water gardens and maze. Blackgang Chine is an eccentric mix of exciting rides, goblins and fairies, dinosaurs, nursery rhyme characters, cowboys and indians all set within the rambling Victorian gardens.
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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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