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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Soldiers of Gloucestershire, Gloucester
Attractions in Gloucestershire
The story of Gloucestershire's soldiers and their families in peacetime and war over the past 300 years is told in this award-winning museum.
Seven Sisters Counrty Park, Exceat
Attractions in East Sussex
A great location for outdoor activities, including family cycle routes, guided bike tours and canoe tuition for all abilities. Visit in spring to see newborn lambs on the working farm.
Pleasurewood Hills Leisure Park, Lowestoft
Attractions in Suffolk
One of East Anglia's premier leisure parks with more than 50 acres of rides, attractions and shows for all the family. Including rollercoasters, water rides, go karts, and much more. Fun for young and old.
Lappa Valley Steam Railway, Newquay
Attractions in Cornwall
Enjoy a 2-mile steam train journey, boating, crazy golf, a maze and woodland walks in scenic countryside. There are three separate miniature railways running through this oasis of conservation, where wildlife thrives in a protected environment.
West Somerset Railway, Minehead
Attractions in Somerset
This preserved steam railway operates between Minehead and Bishop's Lydeard, near Taunton. It is the longest independent railway in Britain.
Farming World, Faversham
Attractions in Kent
There are more that 100 traditional breeds of farm animals to meet in this safe environment. In the Hawking Centre visitors can see many indigenous birds of prey in spectacular displays. There are also indoor play areas and crafts. A fantastic, working farm park attraction in Kent and an excellent value family day out.
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.
Buckingham Palace, London
Attractions in London
Take a trip around the official residence of the Royal Family with audio tours introduced by HRH Prince Charles. Enjoy a walk in the palace grounds or take part in an activity trail and catch the Changing of the Guard. Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837.
Dyrham Park, Chipping Sodbury
Attractions in Gloucestershire
Dyrham Park was built 1691 to 1702 for William Blathwayt and its rooms have changes little since they were first furnished. There are restored Victorian domestic rooms, including kitchen, bells passage, bake house, larders, tenant's hall and a delft-tiled dairy.
Hawk Conservancy Trust, Andover
Attractions in Hampshire
Set in 22 acres of woodland and wildflower meadow, there are over 150 birds of prey on view, from the tiny Pygmy Owl to the impressive Steller's Sea Eagles! Many of these birds are involved in their spectacular daily flying demonstrations, whilst others are part of important breeding or environmental enrichment projects.
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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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