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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Knightshayes Court, Tiverton

Attractions in Devon

This lavish house was built around 1870 by William Burges. Its much admired garden features a water lily pond, topiary and a restored walled garden. There's plenty to see from looming gargoyles, imaginative carvings including the ‘seven deadly sins' and the medieval great hall complete with minstrel's gallery.


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Totnes Elizabethan Museum, Totnes

Attractions in Devon

This Elizabethan house, built in 1575, features an Elizabethan herb garden, a Tudor bedroom, a kitchen and a Victorian nursery. Displays cover 5,000 years of local history and there is a special exhibition on Charles Babbage, father of the modern computer.


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Windermere Lake Cruises, Ulverston

Attractions in Cumbria

Windermere Lake Cruises are one of the most popular attractions in Cumbria. Windermere is England's largest lake, in the heart of the Lake District and these cruises range from 45 minutes to 3 hours. Or you can even spend all day on and around the lake.


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Museum in the Park, Stroud

Attractions in Gloucestershire

An innovative museum set in a park; it has imaginative displays including dinosaur bones, a Roman temple and the world's first lawnmower. There are also family activity packs, special events and exhibitions.


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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.


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The Eden Project, St Austell

Attractions in Cornwall

One of the UK's leading tourist attractions. Visit the biodomes to experiences the tropical rainforest. Mediterranean fruit groves and the fields of California. So much to do, see and learn and look out for their special events.


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Viaduct Fishery, Street

Attractions in Somerset

Set in the beautiful Cary Valley, this fishery offers six coarse fishing lakes spread out over a peaceful 25-acre site. Tuition is available for beginners.


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York Minster, York

Attractions in North Yorkshire

York Minster is a world-famous artistic and architectural masterpiece built between the 1220s and the 1470s. It offers people of all ages a wealth of things to see and memories to treasure.


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Crabble Corn Mill, Dover

Attractions in Kent

A restored watermill dating from 1812 and in full working order with devices not seen elsewhere. Demonstrations of flour milling take place and there is a programme of craft and art exhibitions. Six floors of exhibits and milling machinery describe the process of turning wheat into flour, and this wholemeal flour is available for sale at the Mill.


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London Zoo, London

Attractions in London

Come face to face with some of the hairiest, scariest, tallest and smallest animals on the planet. See the Animals in Action presentation and watch some of the finest flying, leaping and climbing animals showing off their skills.


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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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