Top Holiday Attractions in England
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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Corfe Castle, Wareham
Attractions in Dorset
Explore this ruined castle with a long and fascinating history as a fortress, prison and home. The Castle View Visitor Centre has hands-on displays and children are encourages to touch castle artefacts and try on replica medieval clothing.
Natural History Museum, London
Attractions in London
The Natural History Museum has hundreds of exciting, interactive exhibits. Highlights include Dinosaurs; Creepy-Crawlies; Human Biology and mammals, with its unforgettable huge blue whale.
Durlston Counrty Park, Swanage
Attractions in Dorset
A country park with wildflower meadows; downland; cliffs; sea and a wealth of wildlife. There is also a visitor centre for local information.
Spirit of the West American Theme Park, St Columb
Attractions in Cornwall
A theme park dedicated to the Wild West with Native American artefacts and live street-action shows. Set in 100 acres there are two themed towns. Pan for gold, fish at Retallack and visit the museums. There's also a Western store and a photographic palour.
WWT Slimbridge, Slimbridge
Attractions in Gloucestershire
Visit a large collection of exotic, rare and endangered ducks, geese and swans in this reserve. The Discovery Centre has hands-on displays.
The Dinosaur Museum, Dorchester
Attractions in Dorset
The award-winning Dinosaur Museum combines fossils, skeletons and life-size dinosaur reconstructions with video, hands-on and computer displays. This is fascinating fun for all the family.
Richmond Castle, Richmond
Attractions in North Yorkshire
With its breathtaking views of the Yorkshire Dales, Richmond Castle fully deserves its place as one of the finest tourist attractions in North Yorkshire. The castle was originally built to subdue the unruly North of England it is one of the greatest Norman fortresses in Britain.
National Trust Fell Foot Park, Ulverston
Attractions in Cumbria
The views of Lake Windermere beyond the park are breathtaking. The Victorian lawns and garden sweep away to fine picnic areas and lakeshore. Enjoy a lunch on the boathouse patio, where you can enjoy watching the boats and soaking in the atmosphere.
Chessington World of Adventures, Chessington
Attractions in Surrey
Every visit to Chessington is a different adventure! Soar on the Vampire rollercoaster through the depths of Transylvania, take a fiery spin round Dragon’s Fury or discover the mystery of Tomb Blaster in Forbidden Kingdom. Splash around in Sealion Bay, go underwater with sharks and stingrays in the SEA LIFE Centre or take a walk on the wild side with tigers, lions and gorillas in the Trail of the Kings. Location: Surrey (South East)
Dinosaur Adventure Park, Norwich
Attractions in Norfolk
Armed with your Adventurers' Guide, explore and play in 100 acres of woods and parkland, discovering the amazing world of the dinosaurs. Dinosaurs, creepy crawlies, educational activities, discover tribes, raptor racers, Jurassic putt and lots more.
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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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