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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Dickens World Tickets, Chatham
Attractions in Kent
Dickens World takes visitors on a fascinating journey through Dickens' lifetime as they step back into Dickensian England and are immersed in the urban streets, sounds and smells of the 19th century. With a host of captivating attractions, Dickens World features the “Great Expectations” dark boat ride, the “Haunted Man”, Dotheboy's Hall Victorian School Room with touch screen technology, a 4D high definition cinema show in Peggotty's Boathouse, the Britannia Theatre – an animatronic stage show introducing you to some of Dickens' characters and Fagin's Den, a soft play area for younger visitors. Location: Kent (South East)
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.
Brighton Sea Life Centre, Brighton
Attractions in East Sussex
For a fun and educational day out, visit Brighton Sea life Centre. Walk through the Underwater Tunnel, be amazed by the fantastic Ocean Tank and get close up to sharks, rays, giant sea turtles and tropical fish.
Wycombe Museum, High Wycombe
Attractions in Buckinghamshire
Set in beautiful grounds, and with exciting hands-on activities, Wycombe Museum is a great place to discover the fascinating and varied history of the district and the famous collection of Windsor chairs.
Isle of Wight Zoo, Sandown
Attractions in Isle of Wight
A family run zoo with a special interest in tigers and lemurs. The zoo was built within the ruins of a Victorian Fort built to guard Sandowns's coast. The zoo's focus is on looking after older tigers and giving them a happy retirement.
Viaduct Fishery, Street
Attractions in Somerset
Set in the beautiful Cary Valley, this fishery offers six coarse fishing lakes spread out over a peaceful 25-acre site. Tuition is available for beginners.
Monkey World, Wareham
Attractions in Dorset
Monkey World offers sanctuary for over 160 primates including gibbons, orang-utans and chimpanzees. You can learn how they live and more. Pets corner and an adventure play area as well.
The Deep Aquarium, Hull
Attractions in East Yorkshire
The Deep is an award winning Yorkshire family attraction that is home to 40 sharks, over 3,500 fish and thousands of various sea creatures. Using a combination of hands on inter actives, audiovisual presentations and living exhibits The Deep tells the story of the worlds oceans on a journey from the beginning of time through to the present day. Each afternoon make way to the enormous 10 meter deep pool containing 2.5 million litres of water to watch the divers feed the sharks and Rays by hand. Location: Hull, Yorkshire (North)
Dunster Castle, Dunster
Attractions in Somerset
The fortified home of the Luttrels for 600 years, this castle is set in beautiful parkland and has a terraced gardens of rare shrubs. Attic and basement tours with a below-stairs exhibition are popular; children's guide, trail and activity sheets are available.
Shanklin Chine, Shanklin
Attractions in Isle of Wight
Enjoy the unique tranquility of Shanklin Chine, the Isle of Wight's oldest tourest attraction, which first opened in1817. A natural scenic gorge with a 45feet waterfall and stream leading to a beach. Shanklin Chine was once a site for shipwrecks and smuggling. It was later used for training Commandos during WWII.
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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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