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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East Pool Mine, Redruth
Attractions in Cornwall
Learn the story of Cornwall's industrial heritage and find out what life was like for the miners of tin, copper and china clay. You can also see the enormous working beam engine and find out about the fascinating geology of the area.
The Deep, Hull
Attractions in East Yorkshire
The Deep, one of the most spectacular aquariums in the world is located in Hull, East Yorkshire. This award-winning visitor attraction is home to over 3,500 fish including spectacular sharks and rays, making it the perfect family day out.
Blackgang Chine, Ventnor
Attractions in Isle of Wight
This park was originally a Victorian garden but has been developed into a family friendly theme park, water gardens and maze. Blackgang Chine is an eccentric mix of exciting rides, goblins and fairies, dinosaurs, nursery rhyme characters, cowboys and indians all set within the rambling Victorian gardens.
Living Coasts, Torquay
Attractions in Devon
Living coasts is an acquatic centre that focuses on the conversation of coastal and marine life around the world. It includes huge aviary that allows birds to fly free and so you can truly see coastal birds up close.
Woodlands Leisure Park, Totnes
Attractions in Devon
All weather fun can be had at Woodlands Leisure Park with indoor and outdoor activities for all ages. This includes watercoasters, toboggan run, play zones and animals.
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.
Viaduct Fishery, Street
Attractions in Somerset
Set in the beautiful Cary Valley, this fishery offers six coarse fishing lakes spread out over a peaceful 25-acre site. Tuition is available for beginners.
The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth
Attractions in Devon
The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth is famous for giving a home to more than 400 rescued donkeys. A beautiful location for walks.
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.
Killerton House, Exeter
Attractions in Devon
Built in the 18th Century Killerton House offers a display of costumes and has period room sets, laundry, stable yard and chapel. It is set in delightful gardens and parkland, filled with many exotic plants and trees. Children can find the ice house and rustic Bear's Hut.
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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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