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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Dairyland Farm, Newquay
Attractions in Cornwall
Dairyland Farm is Cornwall´s Award Winning Family Attraction - You are assured a warm welcome at Dairyland. The sights, sounds and smells of a real working farm.
Paultons Park, Romsey
Attractions in Hampshire
A family leisure park with more than 50 attractions for all ages, including big rides; little rides a museum and entertainment.
Fort Victoria Model Railway, Yarmouth
Attractions in Isle of Wight
The British and Continental trains weave their magic through villages, mountains, tunnels and factories; rekindling many happy childhood memories for many of their visitors. There are working models, some operated by a push button system, whilst others are running all day. A circus and fairground, with working models is an assed attraction as it also has its own miniature railway.
Woodchester Park & Mansion, Stonehouse
Attractions in Gloucestershire
Knows as ‘The Secret Valley', this park was formerly an 18th Century park with five lakes and it is now virtually covered with trees. It contains an unfinished Victoria Gothic mansion. There are way-marked walks and trails through the woods.
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens, Budleigh Salterton
Attractions in Devon
Gardeners young and old will be interested in this historic garden with its 19th Century palm house, glasshouses and Italian garden. There are also indoor and outdoor play areas and train rides on offer.
Chedworth Roman Villa, Cheltenham
Attractions in Gloucestershire
See the remains of one of the largest Roman-British villas in the country. The site comprises of more than a mile of walls, several fine mosaics, two bath houses, hypocausts, a water-shrine and a latrine. The museum houses objects from the villa
Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath
Attractions in Somerset
Enjoy an exhilarating walk through this stunning garden set in a sweeping valley with magnificent views of the city of Bath. This unique 18th Century garden includes a Gothic Temple, Serpentine Lake, Cascades and Palladian Bridge.
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.
Leeds Castle, Maidstone
Attractions in Kent
This Medieval castle, situated on two islands in a lake set in 500 acres of parkland is a popular attraction. Once a Norman stronghold, the castle has since been a residence for six of England's medieval queens, a palace for Henry VIII and a retreat for the powerful.
Cutty Sark, London
Attractions in London
Learn more about the Cutty Sark's eventful past, or explore the museum collections which give an insight to the many stories the ship has to tell. Cutty Sark has travelled across the world, sailing under both the Red Ensign and the Portuguese flag, visiting every major port in the world through the course of her working life. In admiration of her beauty and in recognition of her fame, she was preserved for the nation by Captain Wilfred Dowman in 1922.
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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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