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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West Somerset Railway, Minehead
Attractions in Somerset
This preserved steam railway operates between Minehead and Bishop's Lydeard, near Taunton. It is the longest independent railway in Britain.
Royal Air Defence Museum, Wroxham
Attractions in Norfolk
The museum traces the history and development of Air Defence Radar since its invention in 1935. See the history and development of Detection, Air Intelligence Photography, Air Defence Radar and Air Battle Management from the 1930's to the modern computer technology of today.
Osborne House, East Cowes
Attractions in Isle of Wight
Osboure House was bought by Queen Victoria and Prince Ablert in 1845 and used as a retreat from the stresses and strains of court life. Today it is on the the most important memorials to Britians's Monarchy. Enjoy a horse and carriage ride through the grounds.
Puzzlewood, Coleford
Attractions in Gloucestershire
This pre-Roman open-cast iron-ore mine is set in 14 acres of spectacular scenery. Pathways take you through deep ravines and passageways between moss-covered rocks, forming a very unusual maze. There is also an opportunity to meet the farm animals. More recently Puzzlewood has been used as a film location for TV shows such as Dr Who and Merlin.
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.
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.
Mount Edgcumbe House and Park, Torpint
Attractions in Cornwall
For 400 years this was home to the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe. Its landscaped park overlooking Plymouth Sound has fallow deer, woodland and coastal walks. Mount Edgcumbe offers the opportunity to experience life as a Victoria, including trying on costumes.
Staintondale Shire Horse Farm, Scarborough
Attractions in North Yorkshire
The farm is set in 40 acres of idyllic coastline and is enjoyed by people of all ages. Live shows, hands on farm animals, farm walks, stables and forge, museum and lots more.
Newhaven Fort, Newhaven
Attractions in East Sussex
An award-winning attraction and a fine example of an English fortification, Newhaven Fort has the sights, sounds - even the smells - of the period, all found in a range of exhibitions and audio-visual presentations.
Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower, Gosport
Attractions in Hampshire
Everything you have ever wanted to know about naval firepower can be found at Explosion. The museum is housed in a group of listed buildings which centre around the original powder magazine of 1771.
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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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