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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National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Falmouth
Attractions in Cornwall
The museum is a hands-on, 21st century, new generation of visitor attraction that will appeal to landlubbers and sailors alike. More than just a museum about boats, it´s all about the sea, boats and Cornwall.
Bekonscot Model Village and Railway, Beaconsfield
Attractions in Buckinghamshire
The oldest model village in the world, Bekonscot is a miniature wonderland depicting rural England in the 1930s. A gauge 1 model railway winds its way through the mini landscape among castles, thatched cottages and a cricket match on the green.
Beale Park, Reading
Attractions in Berkshire
Beale Park is dedicated to the conservation of rare birds. It is home to an amazing collection of birds and mammals. There is something for everyone with everything from animals, landscaped gardens and adventure play to miniature railway.
Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection, Bourton-on-the-Water
Attractions in Gloucestershire
Although the main focus here is on motoring, the museum has a toy collection that includes teddy bears, aeroplanes and rare pedal cars. It is also home to Brum the little yellow car from children's TV, which was filmed here.
Thorpe Park, Chertsey
Attractions in Surrey
As the nation’s Thrill Capital, THORPE PARK is THE place to get your adrenaline pumping in 2011. Experience the UK’s most thrilling theme park as you’re thrown, spun, swung and soaked on some of Europe’s most extreme rides. New for 2011, climb aboard a life raft and get in a spin on Storm Surge, the ultimate sky-high spinning water ride, Face Your Fears on SAW – The Ride, the world’s most terrifying rollercoaster, and brave the ‘Unholy Trinity’ of Stealth, Colossus and Nemesis Inferno. Location: Surrey (South East)
@Bristol, Bristol
Attractions in Bristol
With over 300 hands-on exhibits to explore, live shows and a Planetarium, At-Bristol is one of the UK's biggest and most exciting interactive science centres.
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.
The Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell
Attractions in Berkshire
Berkshire's premier hands-on interatcive science and nature exhibition. Explore the wonders of the human body or try the amazing puzzles. Over 90 exhibits to entertain children and adults alike. A great family day out.
Bury St Edmunds Abbey, Bury St Edmunds
Attractions in Suffolk
The extensive remains of the wealthiest and most powerful Benedictine monastery in England, shrine of St Edmund. They include the complete 14th century Great Gate and Norman Tower, and the impressive ruins and altered west front of the immense church.
Fort Victoria Marine Aquarium, Yarmouth
Attractions in Isle of Wight
See poisonous weever fish, graceful rays, beautiful anemones and amazing cuttlefish that change colour before your eyes. Extraordinary tropical fish and much more can be seen at this aquarium. Built into a series of arches which once housed huge cannons guarding the Solent the aquarium concentrated mainly on the native fish and invertebrate life found around the Isle of Wight.
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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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