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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National Gallery, London
Attractions in London
The National Gallery holds one of the finest permanent collections of Western European art. It includes all the greats and is sure to please even the most reluctant gallery-goer.
London Aquarium, London
Attractions in London
London Aquarium offers more than 350 species from oceans, lakes, rivers and streams around the world. Visitors can stand face to face with spectacular sharks in a tow-storey tank, get hands-on with a ray at the touchpool or spot animals in the coral reef.
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.
Lanhydrock House, Bodmin
Attractions in Cornwall
One of the finest houses in Cornwall built in the last 19th Century. IT is set in wooded parkland and surrounded by a garden with rare shrubs and trees. ‘Below stairs' has a huge kitchen, larder, dairy and bake house.
Battle Abbey and Battlefield, Battle
Attractions in East Sussex
For a memorable family day out in Sussex visit Battle Abbey, set on the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings. It's an enjoyable way to discover more about the most famous date in English history. There is a children's themed outdoor play area, a battlefield and audio tour of the abbey.
National Waterways Museum, Gloucester
Attractions in Gloucestershire
Take a journey through Britain in this award-winning museum, telling the 200-year story of inland waterways. Investigate interactive displays, historic craft, a traditional blacksmith's and an activities room. You enter through a replica lock complete with running water.
Dinton Pastures Country Park, Hurst
Attractions in Berkshire
Dinton Pastures Country Park is a 400 acre mosaic of rivers, lakes, meadows and wooded areas fro visitors to explore. Countryside events are organised throughout the year, including guided walks, pond dips for children and activity days.
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.
Tiggywinkles, The Wildlife Hospital, Aylesbury
Attractions in Buckinghamshire
Did you know bread and milk is bad for hedgehogs? Come to the visitor centre to find out why and learn about the hundreds of sick animals the hospital cares for. Visit the gardens and wild areas to see some other permanent disabled residents (birds and badgers).
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.
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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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