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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Royal Cornwall Museum, Truo
Attractions in Cornwall
See a myriad of minerals, view a naked mummy and discover Cornwall's unique culture. Admire the collection of Newlyn School paintings in the decorative arts gallery. The museum presents a range of changing exhibitions form textiles to contemporary art.
Tailor of Gloucester Beatrix Potter Museum, Gloucester
Attractions in Gloucestershire
The attraction and shop are in the very house used by Beatrix Potter to inspire her story of helpful sewing mice, ‘The Tailor of Gloucester'. Displays and models bring this classic English tale to life.
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.
Bateman's, Burwash
Attractions in East Sussex
Surrounded by the wooded landscape of the Sussex Weald, this 17th-century house, with its mullioned windows and oak beams, provided a much needed sanctuary for the world-famous writer Rudyard Kipling. The rooms, described by him as 'untouched and unfaked', remain much as he left them, with oriental rugs and artefacts reflecting his strong association with the East.
Horseworld, Whitechurch
Attractions in Bristol
Horseworld Visitor Centre is a great day out for all the family. Support the South West's leading horse welfare charity and meet the rescued horses, ponies and donkeys. There are interactive museums and a nature trail as well as pony rides and pet handling.
Milton Keynes Museum, Milton Keynes
Attractions in Buckinghamshire
Housed in a beautiful Victorian farmstead, attractions include room settings depicting Victorian and Edwardian domestic life, plus live demonstrations of cooking and printing from a bygone age.
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.
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)
The Monkey Sanctuary, Looe
Attractions in Cornwall
There's a lot to do for the whole family; you can take a tour of the monkey enclosures and learn about these fascinating animals from our team of expert keepers; take a gentle stroll around the beautiful woodland gardens, a haven for native wildlife; or stop for a bite to eat in our award winning Tree-Top Cafe.
Exmouth Model Railway, Exmouth
Attractions in Devon
With more than 7,500 feet of track this is one of the world's largest scenic 00-guage model railways. It runs through villages and towns all exquisitely modelled in great detail.
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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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