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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Dorest County Museum, Dorchester
Attractions in Dorset
Explore Dorset wildlife, geology and social history in interactive exhibitions and audio-visual displays. Galleries to visit include one devoted to Dorset writes including Thomas Hardy and the archaeology gallery.
Diggerland - Kent, Strood
Attractions in Kent
A unique adventure park based on the world of construction machinery, where children and adults can ride and drive real diggers and dumpers in safety.
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.
Flambards Experience-Victorian Village and Gardens, Helston
Attractions in Cornwall
Flambards Experience is one of the most popular days out in Cornwall. You can explore over 50 life-size Victorian shops, homes and traders set in cobbled streets with carriages and fashions, or visit the Britain in the Blitz Exhibition and War Galleries showing Cornish involvement in WWII.
Staunton Country Park, Havant
Attractions in Hampshire
Set in 1,000 acres of parkland with huge glasshouses, walled gardens and a folly. This park also has the only remaining ornamental farm in England; with horses; pigs; sheep; Llamas; peacocks and waterfowl.
The Milky Way Adventure Park, Bideford
Attractions in Devon
The Milky Way Adventure Park has it all! Ride the Cosmic Typhoon Devon's tallest, fastest & longest roller coaster. Have a wild time in North Devon's biggest indoor adventure play area with assault courses & slides built for adults & children. Kick back & watch our amazing live shows featuring Merlin from Britain's Got Talent, plus fantastic displays from the North Devon Bird of Prey Centre.
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.
Wildwood, Herne Bay
Attractions in Kent
Set in 40 acres of ancient woodland, this unique discovery park is home to more that 300 animals from more that 50 species. See owls and otters, bees and beavers, wild boar and wolves.
Kingston Maurward, Dorchester
Attractions in Dorset
A formal Edwardian garden with a stunning ornamental take in front of the 18th Century mansion house. The animal park has a collection of miniature Shetland ponies, as well as donkeys, rabbits and guinea pigs.
The Helicopter Museum, Weston-Super-Mare
Attractions in Somerset
More than 80 helicopters dating from 1931 to the present day are displayed here in hangers. There are open-cockpit days and Helicopter Experience or Air Experience flights available. The museum organises special events throughout the year.
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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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