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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Lappa Valley Steam Railway, Newquay
Attractions in Cornwall
Enjoy a 2-mile steam train journey, boating, crazy golf, a maze and woodland walks in scenic countryside. There are three separate miniature railways running through this oasis of conservation, where wildlife thrives in a protected environment.
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.
Pleasurewood Hills Leisure Park, Lowestoft
Attractions in Suffolk
One of East Anglia's premier leisure parks with more than 50 acres of rides, attractions and shows for all the family. Including rollercoasters, water rides, go karts, and much more. Fun for young and old.
Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
Attractions in Hampshire
Standing 170m high the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth is two and a half times taller than Nelsons Column making it the tallest accessible structure in the UK out side London. At the top of the Spinnaker Tower you will find the 3 amazing viewing decks: Deck 1 boasts Europe's largest walk on glass floor, Deck 2 has self contained multi media stations exploring the history of the docks and Deck 3 (The Crows Nest) allows customers to an outside viewing deck with amazing 350 degree panoramic views, on a clear day you can see for up to 23 miles. Location: Hampshire (South East)
Bekonscot Model Village and Railway, Beaconsfield
Attractions in Buckinghamshire
The oldest model village in the world, Bekonscot is a miniature wonderland depicting rural England in the 1930s. A gauge 1 model railway winds its way through the mini landscape among castles, thatched cottages and a cricket match on the green.
Prinknash Bird & Deer Park, Gloucester
Attractions in Gloucestershire
Enjoy a wildlife experience walking in this bird park with fallow deer and pygmy goats, peacocks and cranes. There are bird pavilions and a reputedly haunted fish pond teeming with large trout.
Hunstanton Sea Life Centre, Hunstanton
Attractions in Norfolk
The Sanctuary features a seal hospital, outdoor pools, penguin and otter enclosures and a breathtaking aquarium with an underwater display tunnel. Come face to extraordinary face with the newest residents from the Hammerhead shark family. A pair of Bonnethead sharks have joined the tropical sharks in the mighty ocean tank. Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary is now home to a Chinese Mitten Crab found on the Ouse Wash. Chinese Mitten crabs are an alien species to our British waters, an unusual looking crab, which has furry looking bristles covering its claws earning it the name the ‘Chinese Mitten Crab’. Location: Norfolk (South East)
Calshot Castle, Southampton
Attractions in Hampshire
Calshot Castle formed part of the chain of coastal forts built by Henry VIII in 1539. Its strategic importance, alongside the deep-water channel between Southampton and Portsmouth, led to it being manned throughout the centuries.
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.
SS Great Britain, Bristol
Attractions in Bristol
Visit the world's first great ocean liner, the pinnacle of Victoria engineering and luxury. Take a hard-hat tour and witness the conservation of this historically important iron ship. Step back in time when you board the SS Great Britain, discover the true stories behind the ship that changed the world.
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South West England
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Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, West Yorkshire
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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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