Top Holiday Attractions in England

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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Brownsea Island, Poole

Attractions in Dorset

Just a short boat journey (not National Trust) from Poole or Sandbanks, the island offers spectacular views, a peaceful setting for walks and picnics, a rich variety of habitats for wildlife including the rare red squirrel and a varied and colourful history


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Farmer Palmers Farm Park, Poole

Attractions in Dorset

Farmer Palmers Farm Park offers lots of hands-on fun with the animals for children up to 8 years old. Undercover straw mountain, indoor soft play area and a tractor trailer ride all add to the fun.


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London Aquarium, London

Attractions in London

London Aquarium offers more than 350 species from oceans, lakes, rivers and streams around the world. Visitors can stand face to face with spectacular sharks in a tow-storey tank, get hands-on with a ray at the touchpool or spot animals in the coral reef.


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Roman Baths and Pump Rooms, Bath

Attractions in Somerset

The Roman Baths are one of the best-preserved Roman sites in northern Europe and one of the finest thermal spas of the ancient world. Includes a Roman temple, bath house and Georgian pump house.


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Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden

Attractions in Kent

Take a nostalgic trip behind a full-size steam engine on Britain's first light railway. Journey through 10 ½ miles of unspoilt countryside between Tenterden and the Sussex village of Bodiam and experience the sights and sounds of steam engines.


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Arundel Castle, Arundel

Attractions in West Sussex

The medieval Arundel Castle, dating back to the Norman Conquest has been and is the home of the Dukes of Norfolk and Earls of Arundel. There are amazing artefacts to see, collected by successive Dukes on the `Grand Tour´.


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Marwell Wildlife, Winchester

Attractions in Hampshire

A 100 acre park with more that 200 species of animals in large paddocks and thoughtfully designed enclosures. Come face to face with an Amur tiger and hear the jungle call of the gibbons. A visit to Marwell Wildlife is a chance to get up close to the wonders of the natural world and help save them.


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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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House of Marbles, Newton Abbot

Attractions in Devon

A working glass-blowing factory that also has a museum of glass artefacts, including toys and marbles. They have probably the largest marble runs in the world. Visitors can watch glass blowing when work is in progress.


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Dinton Pastures Country Park, Hurst

Attractions in Berkshire

Dinton Pastures Country Park is a 400 acre mosaic of rivers, lakes, meadows and wooded areas fro visitors to explore. Countryside events are organised throughout the year, including guided walks, pond dips for children and activity days.


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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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