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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Cotswold Farm Park, Cheltenham
Attractions in Gloucestershire
Meet more than 50 flocks and herds of British rare breeds. Enjoy seasonal demonstrations and children's activates including adventure playgrounds, an indoor tractor school, farm safari rides and a pet's corner.
Killerton House, Exeter
Attractions in Devon
Built in the 18th Century Killerton House offers a display of costumes and has period room sets, laundry, stable yard and chapel. It is set in delightful gardens and parkland, filled with many exotic plants and trees. Children can find the ice house and rustic Bear's Hut.
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.
Stepney City Farm, London
Attractions in London
This is an urban working farm with a full range of livestock. Children and adults are given the chance to meet farm animals, learn how to grow food and try out arts and crafts.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Chatham
Attractions in Kent
Visitors can enjoy 400 years of exciting naval history and architecture set in an 80 acre site. Explore HMS Cavalier, Britain's last WWII destroyer, the submarine Ocelot and the Victoria sloop Gannet.
Howletts Wild Animal Park, Canterbury
Attractions in Kent
Howletts is set in mature parkland and contains John Aspinall's collection of animals. See one of the largest collections of tigers in the worlds and the largest breeding colony of gorillas in captivity. From close encounters with tigers at the glass-fronted enclosures to a high ropes adventure on the Treetop Challenge, you'll find surprises around every corner.
The Royal Armouries- Fort Nelson, Fareham
Attractions in Hampshire
Fort Nelson is a Victorian fortress overlooking Portsmouth Habour, home to the Royal Armouaries's collection of more than 350 historic big guns. Children can explore the massive fort with its secret underground chambers, tunnels and grass ramparts.
The National Stud, Newmarket
Attractions in Suffolk
A great family day out. Each tour takes in the superb Stallion Unit, with an opportunity to view the stallions in residence, plus the Foaling Unit and Nursery Yards. You will see mares and foals in their paddocks and younger visitors will be delighted by our resident miniature Shetland ponies. See a review at www.find-family-holidays.co.uk/blog/.
Banham Zoo, Banham
Attractions in Norfolk
Banham Zoo is the ultimate fun filled day out for all the family and home to almost 100 animals from around the world. Set in 35 acres of gardens and countryside you can see everything from the big cats to birds of prey, and siamangs to Shire horses.
Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park
Attractions in East Sussex
The Bluebell Railway is a heritage Steam Railway running through the glorious Sussex countryside. It operates standard-gauge steam trains through nine miles of countryside between Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes and Kingscote.
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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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