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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Seaquarium Weston-super-Mare, Weston-Super-Mare
Attractions in Somerset
Walk through the underwater tunnel to vie hundreds of fascinating fish including sharks and rays, in 30 naturally themed marine habitats. There are interactive touch screens as well.
Wimborne Model Town and Gardens, Wimborne
Attractions in Dorset
Built well over 50 years ago, the magnificent 1/10th scale models continue to surprise and amaze visitors from all over the world with their superb quality and realism. There are also award winning gardens and play houses.
Osborne House, East Cowes
Attractions in Isle of Wight
Osboure House was bought by Queen Victoria and Prince Ablert in 1845 and used as a retreat from the stresses and strains of court life. Today it is on the the most important memorials to Britians's Monarchy. Enjoy a horse and carriage ride through the grounds.
Porfell Wildlife Park & Sanctuary, Liskeard
Attractions in Cornwall
A place where families can enjoy close contact with domestic, exotic and wild animals. Discovery and surprise are all part of the fun as you feed the ducks, chickens, goats and deer. There are also zebras, lemurs, raccoons, wallabies and many more.
Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Seaview
Attractions in Isle of Wight
Set in acres of landscaped gardens overlooking the Solent, this wildlife park has magnificent views. The park is filled to the brim with unbelievably tame feathered and furry friends, a magical day out for all ages.
Go Ape, Bracknell
Attractions in Berkshire
Go Ape is a network of rope bridges, trapezes and death slides that stretches roughly a mile through the tree canopy. A unique experience that consitts of an extensive cat's cradle of ropes, netting and platforms, set high above the ground in the Bracknell Forest.
Barnstaple Heritage Centre, Barnstaple
Attractions in Devon
More than 1,000 years of Barnstaple's history is on show here, with hands-on visual and audio displays and life-size models and reconstructions. Barnstaple Heritage Centre offers great entertainment for all the family including quizzes and games, brass-rubbing and children's costumes.
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.
Tehidy Country Park, Cambourne
Attractions in Cornwall
Enjoy an active day at this country park in 345 acres of woodland, lakes and ponds, with 9 miles of footpaths to explore. There is also the opportunity to follow horse, cycle and woodland trails.
Grand Pier, Teignmouth
Attractions in Devon
Enjoy a few hours of simple fun on this traditional pier, with many family amusements and games, including the thrills and spills of a rollercoaster.
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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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