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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Roald Dahl Childrens Gallery, Aylesbury

Attractions in Buckinghamshire

Awaken your senses at this award winning museum, dedicated to the beloved children's author. It has innovative touchable displays and exciting programme of events. Come along and let your imagination run wild.


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Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead

Attractions in Cumbria

Step inside this charming 17th-century building to enjoy a new exhibition of Beatrix Potter's original watercolour paintings and sketches. This gallery has an interesting history, as previously it was the office of Beatrix's husband, William Heelis.


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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.


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Roman Museum, Canterbury

Attractions in Kent

This underground museum of the Roman town is an exciting mix of excavated real objects, authentic reconstructions and the remains of a Roman town house with mosaics. See how little has changed since Roman times when viewing rare tools, or how much could be made of simple items like bones. Be amazed by collections of intricate Roman glass flasks and bottles, jewellery and a silver spoon hoard.


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The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Chatham

Attractions in Kent

Visitors can enjoy 400 years of exciting naval history and architecture set in an 80 acre site. Explore HMS Cavalier, Britain's last WWII destroyer, the submarine Ocelot and the Victoria sloop Gannet.


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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.


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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.


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Barnstaple Heritage Centre, Barnstaple

Attractions in Devon

More than 1,000 years of Barnstaple's history is on show here, with hands-on visual and audio displays and life-size models and reconstructions. Barnstaple Heritage Centre offers great entertainment for all the family including quizzes and games, brass-rubbing and children's costumes.


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Denby Pottery Visitor Centre, Denby

Attractions in Derbyshire

Tours at Denby are conducted in the working factory by experienced Tour Guides who explain how the pottery is made. There's a choice of Tours - choose the Craftroom Tour,if you have young children. For a more in depth look at the making processes, there's the Factory Tour.


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Upton Counrty Park, Poole

Attractions in Dorset

Upton House has pretty, formal gardens that lead into woodland, meadow and a saltmarsh teeming with wildlife on the edge of Poole Harbour.


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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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